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

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

Parents, family law experts, and advocates spoke out at the State House calling for passage of the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act with key amendments to ensure the final bill is best practice and constitutional. Read More

For Immediate Release February 13, 2020 Contact: RIPE Coalition Member Wendy Becker; 401-477-4154 Amanda Johnston, GLAD, 617-417-7769; ajohnston@glad.org   Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality Statement on House Introduction of the Rhode ... Read More

February 12, 2020 Contact: Amanda Johnston, GLAD | 617-417-7769 | ajohnston@glad.org RIPE Coalition Member Wendy Becker | 401-477-4154 The Rhode Island Senate voted unanimously yesterday to pass S2136 Sub ... Read More