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Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality
This morning, Iowa’s Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision clearing the way for same-sex couples in that state to wed. GLAD salutes the Iowans who brought this case, and our tireless colleagues at Lambda Legal, who represented them.
NH House Passes Marriage Equality Bill
The New Hampshire House voted 186-179 today to pass a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry. The bill now moves to the Senate.
Earlier this week, the Vermont Senate passed a similar marriage equality bill 26-4. That bill will now be considered by the Vermont House.
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New Video Shows Need for Transgender Inclusive Laws
GLAD announces the launch of Everyone Matters: Dignity and Safety for Transgender People. The first of its kind video, produced in conjunction with Massachusetts Transgender Politcial Coalition and MassEquality, highlights the need for transgender-inclusive non-discrimination and hate crimes …
MA Attorney General and Senator John Kerry Express Strong Support for GLAD’s DOMA Section 3 Lawsuit
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and Senator John Kerry have both issued strong statements of support for GLAD’s legal challenge to Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
“We strongly support the efforts of GLAD and its clients to pursue equal rights for all …
GLAD Files Suit Challenging DOMA Section 3
GLAD has filed the first concerted, multi-plaintiff legal challenge to Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al. targets the denial of certain federal rights and protections to married same-sex couples in Massachusetts. This …
MA RMV Updates Policy for Changing Gender Markers
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has revised its policy on changing gender markers on Massachusetts drivers’ licenses to more accurately reflect the experience of transition for transgender people.
Now, instead of having to submit medical proof of sex reassignment surgery as …
GLAD Applauds Marriage Legislation in Maine
GLAD applauded as marriage equality legislation was announced today in the State House in Augusta, Maine.
Couples, legislators, religious leaders, child welfare advocates and civic groups gathered for the 12:30 press conference to support the first marriage equality bill ever introduced in …
MA Transgender Equality Bill To Be Filed For 09-10 Session
An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes is being filed for the 2009-2010 legislative session in the House by lead sponsors Representative Carl Sciortino and Representative Byron Rushing and in the Senate by lead sponsor Senator Ben Downing.
The bill would ensure that …
Ben Klein One of Four Who Did Great in ‘08
Bay Windows honored GLAD Attorney Ben Klein, who argued before the Connecticut Supreme Court in GLAD’s winning marriage equality case Kerrigan & Mock v. Connecticut Department of Health, as one of four New Englanders who significantly advanced the cause of LGBT rights in 2008.
“I did not think …
GLAD Honored for Marriage Equality Success
GLAD was honored November 18 - the fifth anniversary of the Goodridge decision - by the Boston History and Innovation Collaborative for bringing marriage equality to Massachusetts. Civil Rights Project Director Mary Bonauto accepted the Social Innovation Award - presented by Governor Deval …