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MA Voters Favor Protecting Transgender People from Discrimination
New Poll Shows Broad and Deep Support for Current Legislation
A new poll shows that 76% of Massachusetts voters support passing a law prohibiting discrimination against transgender people in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
The poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners from …
GLAD Provides Marriage Resources for NH Same-Sex Couples
Beginning January 1, 2010, same-sex couples will be able to marry in New Hampshire. In anticipation of this, GLAD is providing several resources for couples:
New Publication
How to Get Married in New Hampshire – a new publication providing information on the process for marrying in New …
Question 1 Passes in Maine
Maine’s voters have approved a ballot initiative to repeal the marriage equality law passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Baldacci this spring.
Below is the statement of Lee Swislow, GLAD Executive Director
Yesterday Mainers voted to overturn the marriage equality law that would …
Maine’s Marriage Equality Vote
On Tuesday, November 3, Maine voters will determine whether the state’s hard-won marriage equality law passed in May and signed by Governor Baldacci will finally go into effect. Results of the vote will be posted here as soon as we have them.
For updates throughout the day, follow GLAD at …
ENDA Senate Committee Hearing November 5
The Federal Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) will receive an important hearing November 5 in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. ENDA would prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill was heard in the House …
Mary Bonauto Debates Maine Question 1
Watch clips of GLAD Civil Rights Project Director Mary Bonauto in recent debates on the question of Maine marriage equality:
Wednesday, October 28th
Live debate on WMTW-TV
Watch here: www.wmtw.com
Thursday, October 29th, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Live debate on WGME-TV
Watch clips below:
Protecting Marriage Equality in Maine
On November 3 Maine voters will determine whether the state’s hard-won marriage equality law passed in May will finally go into effect.
GLAD is committed to this fight, working with our coalition partners on public education efforts throughout the state to ensure all Maine families the …
ENDA Committee Hearing Wednesday, September 23
The House Education and Labor Committee will hold the first full committee hearing on the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) on Wednesday, September 23. ENDA would prohibit workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. The hearing is scheduled …
Department of Justice Files Motion to Dismiss GLAD’s DOMA Section 3 Challenge
The Department of Justice filed a motion today to dismiss GLAD’s case Gill v. Office of Personnel Management. Their motion can be read here: DOJ Motion To Dismiss.
Read the Boston Globe story: “US lawyers defend letter of gay marriage ban”
Read the Associated …
DOMA Repeal Bill has GLAD’s Support
Along with dozens of other groups, GLAD has signed a letter of support for the “Respect for Families Act”, a bill to repeal DOMA. The letter is being delivered to members of Congress today.