Cases | Roe v US Dept of Defense
Roe v US Dept of Defense is a federal lawsuit brought by Lambda Legal and Modern Military Association of America challenging the Pentagon’s discriminatory policies, ... Read More
Parenting
GLAD has won many first-of-their kinds rights for LGBTQ parents and their children through litigation and advocacy. From second-parent adoption, to securing the rights of non-traditional parents, GLAD keeps an eye on the best interest of both family and child.
Cases | Pangborn v. Ascend
GLAD has filed a charge of discrimination with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Alexander Pangborn, ... Read More
Advocacy | Gender X Marker for MA Birth Records and IDs
House Bill 3664 adds a third gender marker, “X,” as an option on MA driver’s licenses, state IDs, and birth records. This legislation gives people ... Read More
Advocacy | Initiating Amendments and Corrections to Birth Records in New Hampshire
Update: On July 19, 2019, Governor Sununu vetoed the bill. Despite this disappointing news, we are optimistic that next year we can pass an even ... Read More
Advocacy | Adding Third Gender Marker to NH Identification
Victory! On July 10, 2019, Governor Sununu let Bill 669 pass into law without his signature. On March 6th, 2019, GLAD Staff Attorney Chris Erchull submitted ... Read More
Advocacy | Ending “Gay Panic” and “Trans Panic” Defenses in Maine
On May 13, 2019, GLAD Civil Rights Project Director Mary Bonauto submitted testimony to the Maine Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety in support ... Read More
Advocacy | Easing Financial Burdens for Juveniles in the Maine Justice System
LGBTQ youth are disproportionately likely to become involved in the juvenile justice system due to their increased risk of rejection from their own families, harassment ... Read More
Advocacy | Updating Adoption Laws in Rhode Island
All children in Rhode Island need and deserve a secure legal relationship with both parents. LGBTQ co-parents in Rhode Island and elsewhere continue to face ... Read More
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