Podcasts

GLAD has been part of every significant issue of the LGBT rights movement over the past thirty years, litigating cases involving parenting, HIV/AIDS, gay and lesbian students, and discrimination against transgender people.

In our monthly podcasts, we highlight some of these precedent-setting cases and bring you the voices of plaintiffs, attorneys, and others whose courage and determination have advanced the fight for equal justice under law.

Current Episode: A Culture-Shifting Moment: Bragdon v. Abbott and HIV Discrimination

When Dr. Randon Bragdon of Bangor, Maine refused dental care to Sidney Abbot in 1994 because she had HIV, his attitude reflected widespread fear and misinformation about the disease. GLAD represented Sidney, suing and ultimately winning at the U.S. Supreme Court. The landmark victory established that people with HIV are protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Sidney Abbott tells her story and attorneys Bennett Klein, Wendy Parmet, and Chai Feldblum offer insight on the legal battle.

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Coming in May

Adoption of Susan: The "lesbian baby boom" that began in the 1970's pushed the legal system in many ways, challenging the idea that homosexuality made one unfit to be a parent. Going on the offense in 1993, GLAD handled this successful and ground-breaking second parent adoption case.