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Marriage Coalition Rolls Out Ad Campaign
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Marriage Coalition has unveiled a television ad advocating for the passage of marriage equality legislation in Rhode Island. The ad begins airing today.
“Today’s roll out is the next step in a broader strategic plan aimed at raising awareness and building the …
GLAD ED Lee Swislow to Begin Extended Leave of Absence This Month
On March 10, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders Executive Director Lee Swislow will begin a seven-month leave of absence, during which she will hike the Appalachian Trail. Legal Director Gary Buseck will serve as interim executive director in Swislow’s absence.
“I am excited for the adventure of …
Statement from the Transgender Equal Rights Coalition
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim of this brutal crime, a transgender woman who was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition after the attack. We hope her assailant is swiftly taken into custody and brought to justice.
We expect the Chelsea Police Department and …
DOJ Notifies Court it Will Step Back from Defense of DOMA in GLAD’s Gill Case
The Department of Justice followed Wednesday’s withdrawal from two DOMA cases in the Second Circuit, including GLAD’s Pedersen v. OPM by notifying the clerk of the First Circuit that they will also “cease to defend” the two consolidated DOMA cases, Gill v. Office of Personnel Management and …
GLAD’s Mary Bonauto on DOJ Announcement it won’t defend constitutionality of DOMA in Pedersen
The Department of Justice announced today that it will not defend the constitutionality of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in two challenges pending in the District Courts within the jurisdiction of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, including GLAD’s case Pedersen v. O.P.M. in …
Governor Patrick’s Executive Order Protecting Transgender State Employees
“GLAD applauds Gov. Patrick for signing this Executive Order and reaffirming the Commonwealth’s longstanding commitment to civil rights and equality for all Massachusetts residents. By prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and expression in state employment, the governor is providing …
Governor Patrick Signs Historic Executive Order Protecting Transgender State Employees
Statement of the Transgender Equal Rights Coalition
Today, Governor Deval Patrick signed an historic Executive Order prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and expression in state employment. It applies to all state agencies in the Executive Branch, as well as businesses and …
GLAD Lauds CT Supreme Court Ruling Establishing Legal Parentage for Non-Genetic Parents in Surrogacy
In a first-of-its kind decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 5, 2011 that a gay male couple who wanted to have children and used a gestational surrogate are the children’s legal parents, and that the state must permit both men’s names to be placed on the birth certificates.
DOJ Files Opening Appeal Brief at the First Circuit in GLAD’s DOMA Challenge
Today the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its opening brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Gill v. Office of Personnel Management, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders’ (GLAD) challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act.
The government’s appeal follows a decision …
Foley Hoag Partner Vickie Henry Joins Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders will add to its strength and depth on January 11 when Vickie Henry joins the legal team as Senior Staff Attorney.
Ms. Henry is a skilled litigator who is a committed, passionate advocate for issues of equality.
Her experience with GLAD began as a volunteer 20 …