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GLAD Applauds AMA Resolution Supporting Accurate Birth Certificates for Transgender People
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) today applauded a decision by the American Medical Association (AMA) to support access to accurate birth certificates for transgender people.
In Chicago at their annual meeting, the AMA’s House of Delegates passed a resolution to support state …
Celebrating a Culture-Shifting Supreme Court Victory for People with HIV
Fifteen years ago, on June 26, 1998, the lead story in the New York Times read: “People with HIV infection can be covered by the federal law that bars discrimination on the basis of disability even if they have no symptoms, the Supreme Court ruled today in a major victory for people with the …
GLAD Argues Transgender Girl’s Case Before Maine High Court
Today, GLAD represented a transgender girl before Maine's highest court, arguing that her school had failed in its responsibility to treat her the same as other students.
“I was pleased to present Nicole’s case to the court today, and have been privileged to represent her and get to know her …
Lee Swislow to Retire as Executive Director of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders announced today that Lee Swislow, Executive Director since 2005, will retire from her position in April 2014, when she turns 65.
“I’ve had the best job I could ever want,” said Swislow. “I’ve been privileged to work with a terrific board and a brilliant staff …
Take the Pledge: United to Fight HIV
HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and protections are our entire LGBT community’s issues. Join us in taking the pledge to end this epidemic at http://www.wethelgbt.org
GLAD’s AIDS Law Project has been at the forefront of fighting HIV discrimination in state and federal courts since its …
GLAD Supports Efforts to Improve MA Anti-Bullying Law
Senior Attorney and leader of GLAD's Youth Initiative Vickie Henry testified May 30 before the Massachusetts joint House and Senate Education Committee in support of An Act Relative to Bullying in Schools. The proposed legislation would make much needed improvements to the state’s anti-bullying …
Maine Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics Files Brief Supporting Transgender Girl
Today, the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and other child welfare organizations filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in support of a transgender girl who experienced discrimination and harassment at her Orono school.
The …
Rhode Island is Milestone for Marriage Equality
Today, Governor Lincoln Chafee signed into law a bill to allow same-sex couples to marry in Rhode Island. The Ocean State is now the nation’s 10th marriage equality state and the final New England state to approve marriage for same-sex couples. The bill signing brings to a close Gay & Lesbian …
GLAD Celebrates Imminent Marriage Equality in Rhode Island
Ocean State poised to become 10th marriage equality state, final New England state
Today, the Rhode Island Senate teed up history with a bipartisan vote of 26 to 12 in favor of legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry. Governor Lincoln Chafee has pledged to sign the bill, which will make …
Rhode Island Senate Marriage Equality Vote Today
The Rhode Island Senate has schedule a vote on SB38, which would allow same-sex couples to marry in the sate, for today at 4 p.m. If the Senate passes the bill, it will then go back to the House for reconciliation with the version passed by that chamber in January. Governor Lincoln Chafee has …