Advocacy | Massachusetts Adoption Act
An Act to Promote Efficiency in Co-Parent Adoptions (SB 1013/HB 1485) will expand a more streamlined process for co-parent adoptions by LGBTQ couples who petition ... 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.
Advocacy | Advancing Change in Massachusetts’ Policing and Corrections Systems
UPDATE – July 8, 2020: The Massachusetts Senate is set to vote tomorrow. Please contact your Senator today and urge them to support Senate Bill ... Read More
Advocacy | Juvenile Justice Reform in MA as Racial Justice Work
June 15, 2020: GLAD signed onto a letter from the Massachusetts Coalition for Juvenile Justice Reform: Recommendations to Promote Racial Equity in Youth Justice. This ... Read More
Advocacy | Mass. Child Welfare & COVID-19 Coalition Letter to Governor Baker
On May 11, 2020, GLAD and the rest of the Massachusetts Child Welfare/COVID-19 Coalition called on Governor Baker to take swift action on behalf of ... Read More
Advocacy | Parentage in New Hampshire
All children and families deserve to be legally recognized and protected, no matter how they are formed.
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Cases | Doe v. Esper
Defending a U.S. Naval officer who has served two extended tours of duty over nine years and is now facing involuntary discharge because she is transgender. Read More
Cases | Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and St. James School v. Biel
Supporting teachers and staff at religious schools who could be denied their civil rights in the workplace if the U.S. Supreme Court expands the “ministerial exception.” Read More
Advocacy | Initiating Amendments and Corrections to Birth Records
Update March 12, 2020: The House voted to pass HB1577. January 30, 2020: Staff Attorney Chris Erchull delivered testimony in support of HB1577, “An Act Relative to Initiating ... Read More
Advocacy | Reforming Maine’s Juvenile Justice System
Legislation to safeguard the health and welfare of young people in Maine’s Juvenile justice system. Read More
Cases | Lucero v Anoka-Hennepin School District
March 4, 2020: GLAD and other organizations submitted a friend-of-the-court brief in support of a lawsuit against Anoka-Hennepin School District by a former student. While ... Read More
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