Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders

New England's leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on
sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.

GLAD's Legal Challenge to
the Defense of Marriage Act
Homophobia & Transphobia
in Sports: Share Your Story
Decision Watch: Equality for
Transgender Taxpayers

Gill et al. v. OPM et al. GLAD Files Motion for Summary Judgment →

GLAD Launches New Survey Share Your Story Here →

In re Rhiannon O’Donnabhain Read About the Case Here →

News ALL NEWS »

GLAD Responds to U.S. Motion to Dismiss DOMA Suit

November 17, 2009

Seeks Final Ruling in Favor of Plaintiff Couples

Stepping up its litigation… Read More →

GLAD Celebrates CT Marriage Equality, Surveys Couples On DOMA’s Impact

November 12, 2009

GLAD, which won marriage equality in Connecticut in the court case Read More →

MA Voters Favor Protecting Transgender People from Discrimination

November 11, 2009

New Poll Shows Broad and Deep Support for Current Legislation

A new… Read More →

From the Docket ALL CASES »

Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al.

Pending

Update: GLAD filed an amended complaint in the Gill suit on… Read More →

AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region v. Town of Gilsum

Victory • September 01, 2009

Victory! GLAD Announced a settlement in this case on September 1, 2009.… Read More →

In re Rhiannon O’Donnabhain

Pending

GLAD is currently awaiting a decision from the U.S. Tax Court on… Read More →

From The Blog ALL ENTRIES »

Imagine a School Culture of Dignity and Respect for All

November 18, 2009

Yesterday I testified on behalf of GLAD in front of the… Read More →

Video and Podcasts

Everyone Matters: Dignity and Safety for Transgender People

November 10, 2009

Please share this video widely and support transgender non-discrimination legislation in your…

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A Maine Family: Ray Dumont, Rodney Mondor and their son, Ethan

October, 2009 The talk of having a family came up often once we became a couple. There was no question that we wanted to adopt a child. Read More →

EVENTS

HIV & Immigration Workshop

December 10, 2009 Suffolk Law University
The White House Announces the End to the HIV Travel Ban! Join expert immigration attorneys Richar... Read More »