The Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule would let shelters turn away transgender and non-binary people. Read More

We are thrilled to welcome Jean-Phillip Brignol and Mario Nimock. Both Jean-Phillip and Mario in a leadership capacity to the GLAD family. Read More

Hospice nurse Alexander Pangborn is fighting for basic healthcare coverage. His case will test the legitimacy of Trump’s reversal of healthcare protections for transgender people under the ACA. Read More

Supreme Court Watch: Will government-funded services be permitted to use religion as justification to discriminate? Read More

We’re working to reform the state’s juvenile justice system and help young people get the support they need to thrive. Read More

Greg’s commitment to helping his child led him to volunteer with GLAD Answers, answering calls from people with questions about their rights. Read More

We are celebrating a major victory for Rhode Island families this summer. GLAD has been working as part of Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality to advocate for equal access to the legal security of parentage for all children and families, including LGBTQ families. Read More

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that Title VII bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transgender status – a verdict that has far-reaching implications. Read More

Agencies entrusted with the care and custody of LGBTQ youth during multiple crises need to be transparent and accountable. Read More

Rhode Island has updated its 40-year-old parentage laws to ensure all children have equal access to the security of legal parentage. Read More