Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders

New England's leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on
sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.

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GLAD staff are available to speak to members of the media about particular cases GLAD is handling, and about the legal rights of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender people, and people with HIV/AIDS. If you would like to speak to our staff for an article or interview, please call us at 617-426-1350.

GLAD Press Releases

GLAD Wins Case vs IRS on Sex Reasssignment Deductions

U.S. Tax Court Sets Precedent, Says Treatment is Medical Care

February 02, 2010

The U.S. Tax Court today issued a long-awaited decision in O’Donnabhain v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, ruling that treatment for gender identity disorder (GID) qualifies as medical care… Read More →

GLAD: Support the Perry Case, Fight for Justice

January 11, 2010

Lee Swislow, Executive Director of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, made the following statement about Perry v. Schwarzenegger:

As the Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial opens today, our thoughts and… Read More →

PJ Layng Joins GLAD’s Board of Directors

January 07, 2010

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) has added another board member to their ranks. P.J. Layng, President of PJL Associates—an executive recruitment firm for the healthcare industry—was elected by… Read More →

Mother Seeks Public Help to Locate Missing Child

Janet Jenkins today appealed to the public for help in locating her daughter, Isabella Miller-Jenkins

January 04, 2010

In interstate custody dispute, the child’s other mother fails to transfer custody per court-order; disappears with child

In November, the Rutland Family Court in Vermont ordered that Lisa Miller transfer… Read More →

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