“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Those words remind us that indifference can never bridge the divide of hate. And, today, they should serve as a call to action to all of us, and to the Movement for LGBTQ equality. Read More

Dee Farmer, the first transgender plaintiff to bring a case before the United States Supreme Court, issued a statement in response to the death of Aimee Stephens, a transgender woman whose employment discrimination case is currently pending before the Supreme Court. Read More

The U.S. Navy has granted the first waiver to a transgender service member under the transgender military ban which has been in effect for more than a year. Read More

We are deeply saddened by the news of Aimee Stephens’ death. Our hearts go out to Aimee’s wife, Donna, their daughter Elizabeth, and all who loved her. Read More

State groups highlight urgent need for MA action as Trump administration removes federal mechanism for sexual orientation data collection. Read More

GLAD is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new board members: Ray Cheng and Rev. Irene Monroe. Read More

Today the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities issued a landmark ruling prohibiting all employers and insurers from denying coverage for transgender people’s health ... Read More

The people of Idaho deserve better than this from their government, and trans youth and adults everywhere need and deserve access to the same opportunities as every other American. Read More

During this moment of national stress and anxiety, young people and school communities across the country are looking for support and guidance from our government, not polarizing and legally unfounded attacks on vulnerable kids and their families. Read More

New lawsuit is the first challenge to be filed since the transgender military ban went into effect.   Read More