The Trump administration’s new interpretation of Section 1557 contradicts the Affordable Care Act, is dangerous to transgender people, and won’t survive federal challenge. GLAD is currently in federal court challenging the denial of healthcare to a transgender man under the ACA’s non-discrimination statute referred to as Section 1557. Read More
June 10, 2020: GLAD and other advocacy groups signed onto a letter calling for the NCAA to remove events in Idaho in response to new ... Read More
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, child welfare organizations call for transparent data, improved services, and greater accountability from MA Department of Children and Families. Read More
“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
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
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