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We are a leading legal rights organization dedicated to justice and equality for LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV 🌈💪 Learn more and join the fight for justice: glad.org
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Families—not the government—should decide what’s best for their kids. But HB 377 would strip NH parents of the freedom to access necessary medical care for their transgender children. We testified today against this extreme government overreach. Lawmakers must reject HB 377 and protect NH families.

We’ve seen this strategy before—flood the zone with cruelty and hope people tune out. But across the country, communities are organizing, protesting, and taking legal action. GLAD Law is in this fight. Read the latest edition of The Resistance Brief: www.glad.org/the-resistan...

Last night, the Pentagon released a policy that is a complete ban on transgender military service, forcing out current current servicemembers to be removed and banning transgender people from enlisting. www.reuters.com/world/us/tra...

Access to HIV prevention is on the line. GLAD Law, @lambdalegal.bsky.social, Mintz, and a coalition of leading HIV, LGBTQ+, and health care organizations are urging the Supreme Court to protect access to HIV prevention. www.glad.org/experts-urge...

In December, during oral arguments in Skrmetti, Justice Coney Barrett opined, "we don't have a history of de jure discrimination against transgender people." I was flabbergasted. So I chronicled some of the most egregious examples for @law360.bsky.social static1.squarespace.com/static/6160c... .

This week, a federal court detailed the many ways the Trump administration is targeting transgender people. Read the latest Resistance Brief on why putting these facts on the record matters—and how our plaintiffs in the trans military ban case are shaping history: www.glad.org/the-resistan...

Our brave plaintiffs, Parker and Iris, joined MSNBC's Paola Ramos with their mothers and GLAD Law attorney Chris Erchull to share their stories and discuss the legal challenge to Trump's ban on transgender girls participating in school sports 👇

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating some of the many incredible Black LGBTQ+ figures whose fight for social justice, civil rights, and representation has had a lasting impact on our community! 🧵

We are back in court for another day of arguments in our case against the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members. Here's how yesterday went...

Today, @gladlaw.bsky.social and @nclrights.bsky.social are in federal court to stop the Trump administration from enforcing its ban on transgender servicemembers while our case continues. This ban discriminates against transgender people because of who they are—not their skills or ability to serve.

Jennifer Levi, our Senior Director of Transgender and Queer Rights, is on the front lines of national legal challenges to Trump's anti-transgender executive orders. Read her powerful "From the Front Lines" reflections 👉 glad.org/blog

In the latest edition of his blog series, The Resistance Brief, our Executive Director Ricardo Martinez explains why the courts still matter—and how they impact our everyday lives. www.glad.org/the-resistan...

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love in all its forms—and the protections that help it thrive. 💖

Meet Nicolas Talbott, an Ohio resident fighting for his right to serve in the military. He is one of the plaintiffs at the heart of our legal battle challenging the ban on transgender service members. signalakron.org/akron-reside...

President Trump’s executive order, like New Hampshire’s state law, bans transgender girls from participating in school sports—singling them out for discrimination. That’s why GLAD Law and @aclu-nh.bsky.social are adding Trump to our lawsuit.

🗣️ Transgender people belong! Executive Order 14166 is an extreme attempt to erase trans people from public life. But together with @nclrights.bsky.social, we’ve already secured some important wins in court – and we'll keep fighting as long as we have to. youtube.com/shorts/AJd6T...

In just two weeks, we've filed three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's unconstitutional orders targeting our community. And we're not just resisting attacks on LGBTQ+ rights—we're also working toward a future where ALL of us can thrive. Learn more and find out what you can do:

Trump’s executive order banning transgender girls from sports is part of a chilling, sustained campaign targeting trans people. We will challenge this order. Read our full statement: www.glad.org/trump-sports...

Join us alongside @gladlaw.bsky.social and New Hampshire Outright next week as we outline essential LGBTQ+ know your rights resources and learn how you can fight back statewide and nationally on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/aclunh/event...

Transgender service members must meet the same objective qualifications as everyone else. If they meet those criteria, it’s harmful for everyone to deny them enlistment or discharge them. Skill, discipline, and courage is what matters to military service—not identity. youtube.com/shorts/cFnQy...

Did you know that NCLR and @gladlaw.bsky.social are the first LGBTQ organizations to sue the Trump administration to stop their anti-LGBTQ Executive Orders? We are just getting started. Read the slides to learn more about our challenges and stay tuned for more as we fight anti-LGBTQ policy and hate.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the news about anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders? We got you. GLAD Law Executive Director Ricardo Martinez breaks down what executive orders can and can’t do, and what they mean for our community. youtube.com/shorts/Uh9NU...

Your digital privacy matters. GLAD Law’s Digital Safety Guide helps LGBTQ+ folks and families protect their personal information and navigate the online world securely. Explore tools and tips: www.glad.org/glad-digital...

Yesterday, @gladlaw.bsky.social @nclrights.bsky.social filed a challenge to Trump's transgender military ban. Learn more about the lawsuit and our plaintiffs, who bring decades of experience across all military branches, contributing among the highest levels of service: www.glad.org/glad-law-and...

Dana Rudolph of @mombian.bsky.social shares thoughts from the three highest-ranking LGBTQ+ parents in the Biden administration about their accomplishments, what remains to be done, and moving on: mombian.com/2025/01/22/h...

We are proud to announce Joseph Metmowlee Garland as our new Board President, Dallas Ducar as Vice President, and Beth Myers as Clerk. We're also excited to welcome Nima Eshghi and Matt Wilder as our newest Board members! 🌟 Get to know them at www.glad.org/glad-law-wel....

Today President Trump announced his intention to roll back protections for transgender Americans through executive order. Ricardo Martinez, Executive Director of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law), made the following statement:

Sin estas redes de seguridad apropiadas para reducir discurso de odio, Meta estĂĄ dando la luz verde para que gente intimide y acose, a personas LGBTQ+, mujeres, inmigrantes y otras personas en lĂ­nea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR3N...

Join us on 1/28 to discuss the new administration's initial impact on LGBTQ+ people and our loved ones, and how we can fight back, reduce harm, and keep pushing forward for equality. Save your spot! 👉 www.glad.org/events/post-...

Today, we were back in federal court urging the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to strike down Florida’s unconstitutional ban on transgender health care. These discriminatory restrictions harm families and block adults from making their own medical decisions. Learn more: www.glad.org/court-hears-...

El martes el 14 de enero: Únase al seminario web comunitario y gratuito para aprender sobre cómo navegar por el sistema de inmigración de EE. UU., protegerse a sí mismo y a sus seres queridos y obtener recursos para inmigrantes y solicitantes de asilo LGBTQ+. RSVP: glad.org/immigration-webinar

Join the free community webinar to learn about navigating the U.S. immigration system, protecting yourself and your loved ones, and resources for LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers. 🗓️ TOMORROW – Tuesday, January 14 💬 Live Spanish translation 👉 RSVP: glad.org/immigration-webinar

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TOMORROW: We're hosting a Reddit AMA! Bring your questions about the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, from protecting families to defending transgender rights. Join us on Friday 1/10 at 4pm EST 👉 reddit.com/r/lgbt

WATCH LIVE: Mary Bonauto, GLAD Law’s Senior Director of Civil Rights and Legal Strategies, is receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal! Tune in today at at 5pm EST/2pm PST to watch the White House ceremony: www.glad.org/mary-bonauto...

We're excited to announce a $100,000 match through December 31! Help GLAD Law meet this crucial moment and hit the ground running in 2025 by doubling the impact of your end-of-year gift ➡️ GLAD.org/ProtectOurFuture

Every family deserves legal security. If you’re an LGBTQ+ parent or planning to grow your family, find out how to safeguard your family’s rights: www.glad.org/faq-protect-...

Don't miss this powerful virtual event! Register today: GLAD.org/TransRightsTrailblazers