MA High Court Affirms LGBTQ People Are Protected From Jury Discrimination

The Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling has important implications for addressing jury discrimination on the basis of race and LGBTQ status. Read More

Statement on the Passing of Jim Hormel

Our hearts are with Jim’s husband, Michael, and his children and family as we remember and celebrate him with gratitude. Read More

New Hampshire Eliminates Barrier for Gender X Marker on State IDs

Granite Stater’s advocacy leads to removal of medical certification requirement for gender marker updates. Read More

Statement on Nomination of Justice Robinson to the U.S. Court of Appeals

Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson would become the first openly lesbian judge to serve on a U.S. appellate court. Read More

LGBTQ Youth in MA’s Child Welfare System Are in Crisis

A new report from the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth details crisis conditions facing LGBTQ youth in the state's child welfare system. Read More

Summer Party Regretfully Cancelled

After careful deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this weekend's in-person Summer Party in Provincetown. Read More

Brief Filed: Continuing to Defend Marriage Equality Against All Challenges

Relationships and marriages of same-sex couples must be seen as equal to all other marriages in the eyes of the law. Read More

Wins for Transgender Equality as the Maine Legislative Session Ends

July 20, 2021 (AUGUSTA) – The Maine Senate adjourned for the session last night without taking up a proposal that would have banned transgender girls ... Read More

The Right to a Fair Trial With an Impartial Jury

When Antwan Carter was on trial in a Massachusetts court, Black and LGBTQ jurors were improperly excluded from the jury. Read More

GLAD Responds to Boston Pride Board’s Dissolution Announcement

It is disappointing to see the board make the choice to close down Boston Pride rather than work with BIPOC transgender community leaders. Read More