Advocacy | The Equality Act
The ability to be treated with dignity and respect should never depend on who you are, who you love, or what zip code you call ... Read More
Youth
Making a world where LGBTQ youth are not just accepted but celebrated – that’s GLAD’s work.
Read about GLAD’s work for LGBTQ youth rights below
Advocacy | Fighting for Gender Inclusive Restrooms in Rhode Island
H 5741, An Act Relating to Health and Safety – State Building Code, is a common-sense update to Rhode Island building code which would allow ... Read More
Advocacy | Protecting Due Process for Youth in Maine
LD 320, An Act To Provide the Right to Counsel for Juveniles and Improve Due Process for Juveniles, will provide youth with both the right ... Read More
Advocacy | Let all students play school sports in New Hampshire
Transgender girls deserve to have full access to all educational opportunities, including playing on girls’ sports teams. GLAD opposes HB 198, a bill that would ban ... Read More
Advocacy | Ensuring Transgender Girls Can Participate in School Sports in Maine
Transgender girls deserve to have full access to all educational opportunities, including playing on girls’ sports teams. LD 926 would ban transgender girls from participating in ... Read More
Advocacy | Connecticut Parentage Act
The Connecticut Parentage Act updates outdated parentage law so that it is clear, equitable, and provides legal protection for all children and families. Victory! On June ... Read More
Advocacy | To Prevent Children Being Removed from Parental Custody on the Basis of Low Income
Update: On March 30, 2021, The Maine legislature voted LD 396 Ought Not to Pass. We continue our advocacy for children in low-income families so ... Read More
Advocacy | Decriminalize Consensual Sex Work in Massachusetts
Decriminalizing consensual sex work is the safer, healthier, and more humane path for Massachusetts. As an organization advocating for the wellbeing, agency, and autonomy of LGBTQ+ ... Read More
Advocacy | Study commission bill on the impact of laws related to commercial sexual activity
VICTORY: H5250, “House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Ensuring Racial Equity And Optimizing Health And Safety Laws Affecting Marginalized Individuals,” was passed ... Read More
Advocacy | Protecting Healthcare for Transgender Youth in New Hampshire
UPDATE 4/07/2021: The House Committee on Children & Family Law voted this bill Inexpedient to Legislate. New Hampshire’s HB 68 seeks to criminalize gender-affirming medical care ... Read More
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