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GLAD Cases Figure in National Law Journal’s “10 Key Moments” in Marriage Equality
August 24, 2010

A post from the National Law Journal this week names Ten Key Moments in the Battle for Same-Sex Marriage.

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Rhode Island Supports Marriage Equality
August 18, 2010

Today, the Rhode Island Marriage Coalition (RIMC) released the results of a new poll showing that 59 percent of Rhode Island voters support allowing same-sex couples to legally marry in…Read More →

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Analysis of U.S. District Court Ruling Declaring DOMA Sec 3 Unconstitutional

July 12, 2010

On July 8, 2010, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph L. Tauro ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional, with respect to claims brought by seven married same-sex couples and three widowers from Massachusetts in GLAD’s lawsuit Gill et al v. Office of Personnel Management et al and with respect to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s challenge on behalf of the Commonwealth.

In this audio segment, GLAD Legal Director Gary Buseck offers some analysis of the rulings.

You can read the decision in Gill here

For more information about the meaning of these two rulings and what is likely to come next, read our FAQ.

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Everyone Matters: Dignity and Safety for Transgender People

July 14, 2010

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

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