On January 10, GLAD and other equality and gender justice advocates filed a friend-of-the-court (amicus) brief in Virginia v Ferriero supporting the case for recognizing the ... Read More

Every day, dedicated teachers and administrators in public schools work to help students understand the world around them and prepare them for success as adults ... Read More

No one should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for a loved one. Paid family and medical leave policies should be inclusive of ... Read More

Transgender people are protected from discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act in all public institutions—including carceral settings. UPDATE 10/7/2022: Today the ... Read More

On November 24, 2021, GLAD filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the plaintiff in Adams v. School Board of St. Johns County, Florida along ... Read More

Marie King UPDATE: Marie King and Sunrise Assisted Living have reached a landmark settlement in a case at the Maine Human Rights Commission. “I’m thrilled to ... Read More

This common-sense bill will remove the unjust cost barrier to phone calls for incarcerated people and their families. UPDATE July 31, 2022: The 2022 MA legislative ... Read More

On 12/16/2022, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed the plaintiffs’ challenge to Connecticut’s policy. On October 14, 2021, GLAD filed a friend-of-the-court (amicus) ... Read More

UPDATE: On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections. Learn more about the decision and its devastating consequences: Press Release: Outrageous and Unthinkable: ... Read More

GLAD joined an amicus (friend of the court) brief with the National Women’s Law Center, along with Americans United for Separation of Church and State, ... Read More