Maine News
Advocates Announce Ballot Campaign For Marriage
Photo: boxes of signed petitions supporting the marriage ballot initiative
Augusta – Today, advocates for allowing same-sex couples to legally marry in Maine announced plans for a Citizens Initiative to enact a marriage equality law, delivering more than 105,000 signatures from Maine voters who …
Great News for Transgender Taxpayers
(Photo: Rhiannon O’Donnabhain)
Great news for transgender taxpayers!
The IRS has issued an advisory known as an “action on decision” making clear that it will fully comply with GLAD’s Tax Court victory on behalf of Rhiannon O’Donnabhain. This means that going forward, the IRS will treat …
GLAD Lawsuit Produces New Denny’s Bathroom Policy for Transgender Patrons
GLAD’s Transgender Rights Project and Realty Resources Hospitality, which operates six Denny’s restaurants throughout Maine, are pleased to announce an agreement resolving a lawsuit brought by Brianna Freeman, a transgender woman who was denied access to the women’s restroom at a Denny’s in …
Next steps to marriage in Maine!
On June 30th, EqualityMaine and Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders were joined by Lewiston Mayor Laurent F. Gilbert, Sr. and United Methodist Pastor Michael Gray in announcing that they will be redoubling their efforts to continue leading Maine on its journey toward marriage equality in the …
Maine Legislature Passes Anti-Bullying Bill
Yesterday, Maine’s House of Representatives and Senate passed “An Act to Prohibit Bullying in Schools,” which establishes strong anti-bullying protections for Maine students.
“We are thrilled with this bill and the acknowledgement of what we all know: that bullying is a pervasive and serious …
Opposing Attempt to Amend Maine Human Rights Act
GLAD Transgender Rights Project Director Jennifer Levi presented testimony yesterday before the Maine Judiciary Committee in opposition to LD 1046: An Act to Amend the Application of the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Public Accommodations.
The proposed legislation would roll back protections …
GLAD Launches New Website for Maine Marriage Equality Stories
Today, GLAD launched a new website campaign in collaboration with EqualityMaine to help bolster public support for marriage equality. Maine LGBT couples are encouraged to submit their stories to the site to help spread the word that LGBT couples in Maine are severely disadvantaged without …
Maine High Court Orders New Hearing on Name Change Petition
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ordered that a transgender man previously denied a name change request by the Cumberland County Probate Court receive a new hearing on his application.
GLAD had filed an amicus brief in support of A.M.B., the petitioner. Ignoring the well-established legal …
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.
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