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GLAD is Creating Change
February 04, 2010

Several GLAD staff members are in Dallas this week attending, and presenting at, the annual Creating Change LGBT organizing conference.  Get updates by following our Twitter…Read More →

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2010 Census - It’s Personal and Political
February 09, 2010

It’s not just Uncle Sam - GLAD wants you to take part in the 2010 census!

This is an historic opportunity to show who we are as families.  For the…Read More →

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Equality for Transgender Tax Payers Community Call

February 05, 2010

On February 2, 2010, the U.S. Tax Court issued a long-awaited decision in O’Donnabhain v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, ruling that treatment for gender identity disorder (GID) qualifies as medical care under the Internal Revenue Code, and is therefore deductible.

That afternoon, GLAD and the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) hosted a community conference call to discuss the victory and what it means in the larger struggle for transgender rights. GLAD Transgender Rights Project Director Jennifer Levi and NCTE’s Executive Director Mara Keisling led the discussion.

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Everyone Matters: Dignity and Safety for Transgender People

November 10, 2009

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

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