U.S. Tells Supreme Court DOMA Section 3 is Unconstitutional
In a filing today on the merits of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the Obama Administration argued that the provision is ... Read More
News & Press Releases
Special Fund Helps LGBT Dreamers Get Work Permits and Relief from Deportation
Nearly 200 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) undocumented young people have either received or are in the process of receiving two-year work permits and reprieves from ... Read More
Respect for Marriage Coalition Launches National Ad Campaign
The Respect for Marriage Coalition, of which GLAD is a member, has launched an unprecedented national advertising campaign today featuring prominent bipartisan leaders – including ... Read More
DESE Issues New Guidance for Implementing Transgender Non- Discrimination Law in Public Schools
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Feb. 15 issued comprehensive guidelines that aim to ensure Massachusetts public schools comply with the new ... Read More
New Poll Finds that More Americans Oppose DOMA, Support Equal Treatment Under the Law
The results of a national voter survey released today by GLAD and the Center for American Progress show an increase in public opposition to the ... Read More
New Guidance for Implementing Transgender Non-Discrimination Law in Public Schools
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Feb. 15 issued comprehensive guidelines that aim to ensure Massachusetts public schools comply with the new transgender non-discrimination ... Read More
Mary L. Bonauto receives American Bar Association’s First Stonewall Award
The American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity recognized Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defender’s Civil Rights Project Director Mary L. Bonauto ... Read More
New Poll Shows Support for Marriage Remains Strong
PORTLAND – Almost one month after Maine began allowing same-sex couples to marry, a recent survey shows that a majority of voters remain solidly supportive ... Read More
Marriage Closer for Rhode Island’s Loving Same-Sex Couples
Rhode Island’s House of Representatives voted in favor of joining the five other New England states in enabling same-sex couples to legally marry. The vote ... Read More
Rhode Island House Passes Marriage Bill
Rhode Island’s House of Representatives voted in favor of joining the five other New England states in enabling same-sex couples to legally marry. The vote ... Read More
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