Alabama Court: Don’t Criminalize Us for Helping Our Kids

Alabama parents of transgender children are sharing their stories with the court to illustrate the importance of overturning the state’s cruel ban on gender-affirming care. Read More

by GLAD

Legal Advocates Urge Supreme Court to Reject Exemptions to Anti-Discrimination Law

LGBTQ+ civil and legal rights advocates are urging the Supreme Court to preserve equal access to public spaces for all. Read More

Families to Court: Don’t Let Alabama Criminalize Our Trans Kids’ Gender-Affirming Healthcare

Parents of transgender children explained how access to gender-affirming health care allowed their children to thrive. Read More

Nadine Smith of Equality Florida Named 2022 GLAD Spirit of Justice Honoree

We are thrilled to recognize Nadine Smith's life-long advocacy for human rights and LGBTQ+ equality with the 23rd Annual Spirit of Justice Award. Read More

Appeals Court: Transgender People Are Protected Under the ADA

First-of-its-kind Appeals Court ruling says transgender people cannot be excluded from the Americans with Disabilities Act in public institutions—including carceral settings Read More

Parents Urge Appeals Court to Keep Block on AL Law Criminalizing Medical Care for Transgender Children

The plaintiffs urged the court to continue blocking Alabama from enforcing its cruel law targeting life-saving care for transgender youth. Read More

Looking Toward the Future of the MA Parentage Act

It is just a matter of time before justice and common sense prevail and Massachusetts law will respect and protect all children. Read More

The Massachusetts Legislative Session Just Ended. Here’s What to Know.

With your help, GLAD will never stop working to advance equality and justice for our community here in Massachusetts and beyond. Read More

by GLAD

Advocates Praise MA Protection for Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care

Access to abortion and to gender-affirming care are rights secured by the constitution and laws of the Commonwealth. Read More

GLAD Praises MA Law Protecting Access to Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

The new law cements MA as a leader in providing access to essential healthcare like abortion and lifesaving care for transgender people. Read More