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

GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Executive Director Janson Wu issued the following statement on the passing Friday of Congressman John Lewis: GLAD joins the nation today ... Read More

This summer, join GLAD attorneys and national LGBTQ movement leaders for Justice HangOUTs, a series of 30-minute interactive events to give you the information you need about the issues you care about. Read More

The Supreme Court’s ruling on LGBTQ employment discrimination marks the beginning of the end for Trump’s transgender military ban. Read More

With the ongoing risks of COVID-19, the need to ensure that all children in Rhode Island have access to the protections of legal parentage could not be more urgent. H 7541 SUB A will provide that security.  Read More

In 2015, GLAD worked with a courageous team of attorneys and plaintiffs to win a landmark ruling at the Supreme Court. That decision affirmed full marriage equality for same-sex couples in the United States. Read More

For the first time in our three-year legislative effort, we are very close to the finish line. We can’t give up, and we need your help to pass H 7541. Read More

Raising up the voices of LGBTQ BIPOC advocates, we are honored to share a message from Shaunya Thomas, the founder of the Lesbians of Color Symposium. Read her story, learn more about LOCS, and support their important work. Read More