Advocates Respond to CCLP Report About Use of Force at Long Creek
After years of shocking reports and failed reform efforts at Long Creek, it’s time to turn the page on Maine’s juvenile correctional facility. Read More
Press Releases
Families, Advocates Make Urgent Call For the Passage of the Massachusetts Parentage Act
The Judiciary Committee hearing highlighted harms to children as Massachusetts fails to provide equal access to parentage. Read More
Statement on the Confirmation of Justice Beth Robinson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
"Justice Robinson’s deep commitments to the rule of law and to equal justice under law – bar none - will make her a remarkable asset to our federal judiciary and our society." Read More
GLAD Stands With the People of Texas Against the SB8 Abortion Care Ban
Safe, accessible reproductive healthcare – including abortion care – is a matter of racial, economic, and gender justice. Read More
The First Challenge to the Military Ban Comes to a Close
GLAD and NCLR are immensely grateful to transgender servicemembers—past, present, and future—and all who fought to end the ban. Read More
Statement on the Passing of Jim Hormel
Our hearts are with Jim’s husband, Michael, and his children and family as we remember and celebrate him with gratitude. Read More
Statement on Nomination of Justice Robinson to the U.S. Court of Appeals
Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson would become the first openly lesbian judge to serve on a U.S. appellate court. Read More
Wins for Transgender Equality as the Maine Legislative Session Ends
July 20, 2021 (AUGUSTA) – The Maine Senate adjourned for the session last night without taking up a proposal that would have banned transgender girls ... Read More
GLAD Responds to Boston Pride Board’s Dissolution Announcement
It is disappointing to see the board make the choice to close down Boston Pride rather than work with BIPOC transgender community leaders. Read More
Governor Mills Signs Juvenile Justice Right to Counsel and Due Process Bill
The new law will provide youth in the juvenile justice system with the right to counsel and due process rights to seek alternatives to incarceration. Read More
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