With April 15 on the horizon, the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) means that married same-sex couples across the country are dealing with the ... Read More

The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) sent out a “Dear Colleague” letter dated March 4, 2012, reminding school principals, superintendants and PTA ... Read More

In a case highlighting both the clear need for anti-discrimination protections for transgender people in public accommodations, and the critical issue of LGBT youth homelessness,  ... Read More

(Washington, D.C., March 29, 2013)—Last week, several national LGBT groups and a cooperating attorney filed an administrative challenge to Medicare’s ban on medically necessary healthcare ... Read More

Last week, several national LGBT groups and a cooperating attorney filed an administrative challenge to Medicare’s ban on medically necessary healthcare for transgender patients. Medicare, ... Read More

Washington, DC – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in United States v. Windsor,  challenging Section 3 of the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” ... Read More

Washington, DC – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Hollingsworth v. Perry, challenging California’s Proposition 8 that revoked same-sex couples’ ability to marry ... Read More

Marriage at the Supreme Court – Tuesday, March 26 Hollingsworth v. Perry Update Tuesday 1:00 p.m.:  Audio of the Argument: Listen here Plaintiffs: Kris Perry and Sandy Stier, Paul Katami ... Read More

Marriage at the Supreme Court – Wednesday, March 27 Windsor v. United States Plaintiff: Edith Windsor Federal constitutional challenge to Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, ... Read More

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee heard spirited testimony March 21 on the marriage equality bill.  The hearing lasted until nearly 5 a.m., with a ... Read More