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Rhode Island: Your Government Respects Your Marriage

Gov. Chafee Issues Executive Order on Marriage Recognition Read more and learn what this means for you →

Double Your Impact!

Former GLAD Board Member Dave Aldrich has pledged $50,000 to match all new and increased gifts through the end of May →

GLAD Argues Against DOMA in U.S. Court of Appeals

First Appellate Arguments Challenging Defense of Marriage Act Read Wrap Up →

Students: Got LGBTQ Rights?
New Video Says Yes!

Get informed - get help! Watch Now →

May 30, 2012 · Cambridge, MA

June 9, 2012 · Boston, MA

March with GLAD at Boston Pride

GLAD wants you to join us at this year's Boston Pride March! This year's theme is "Celebrating 30… Details & RSVP →

June 9, 2012 · Boston, MA

Volunteer with GLAD at Boston Pride

GLAD wants you to help us at this year's Boston Pride! GLAD is looking for volunteers to help out w… Details & RSVP →

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May 17, 2012

Anti-Bullying Bill Passes in Maine Legislature

The Maine Legislature voted late yesterday to pass a revised version of the anti-bullying bill, LD 1237, by a vote of 32 to 2 in the Senate, and 128 … Read More →

May 14, 2012

RI Gov Chafee Issues Order for State Agencies to Recognize Marriages of Same-sex Couples

Today Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee (I) issued an executive order directing state agencies to recognize the marriages of the state’s same-sex … Read More →

May 9, 2012

GLAD Responds to President Obama’s Support for the Freedom to Marry for Same-Sex Couples

The following statement is from Mary Bonauto, the director of the Civil Rights Project at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD):

“President … Read More →

Pending • Representing Plaintiff(s)

A.E.H. v. M.R.

GLAD is serving as lead appellate counsel in this case before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) concerning the parentage of two children … Read More →

Victory • Amicus

Patino v. Birken Manufacturing Co.

GLAD and the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) applaud a May 4, 2012 ruling from the Connecticut Supreme Court that employers can be … Read More →

Victory • Amicus

Nolan v. Labree

Addressing the issue of parentage in gestational surrogate births for the first time, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on May 3, 2012 ruled that … Read More →

April 5, 2012

Press Conference Following DOMA Arguments at U.S. Court of Appeals April 4, 2012

March 23, 2012

Liberty and Justice for All: Marriage Equality Wins (Again) in New Hampshire

By Janson Wu

On March 21, 2012, the Republican-controlled New Hampshire House of Representatives fought back a repeal of marriage equality by a vote of 211 to 116. Staff Attorney Janson Wu, who served on the steering committee of the campaign to fight repeal, shares his thoughts on this incredible victory.