Like you, I am still reeling from the vile displays of racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and hate by white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville this weekend. GLAD ... Read More

Our hearts are heavy with grief and anger watching what is happening in Charlottesville this weekend. We mourn with the family and friends of Heather Heyer,whose life was ... Read More

Yesterday, the Trump administration touted proposed legislation (the RAISE Act) that would apply a “merit-based” system to sharply reduce the number of legal immigrants entering ... Read More

Donald Trump’s disgraceful tweets this week threatening to ban transgender people from military service have me hopping mad. How dare he disparage brave men and women who courageously step ... Read More

Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Attorney General Jeff Sessions submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ... Read More

For immediate release: July 26, 2017 Contact: Carisa Cunningham (617) 447-6500 Donald Trump Declares Intention to Ban Transgender People from U.S. Military Statement of Jennifer L. Levi Transgender Rights ... Read More

This post draws on a previous blog published April 7, 2017. Title VII is our federal law that protects against discrimination in employment. GLAD and others ... Read More

Creating a climate of support and affirmation for LGBTQ youth is critical to ensuring their safety and well-being. On June 30, 2017, Rhode Island moved closer ... Read More

Texas State Supreme Court Sends Marriage Benefits Case Pidgeon v. Turner Back to Trial Court for Reconsideration in Light of Obergefell Statement of GLAD Civil Rights Project ... Read More

Statement of GLAD’s Executive Director Janson Wu in response to Supreme Court’s Action on President’s Travel Ban We are disappointed that the Supreme Court chose to ... Read More