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Publications & Resources

Publications & Resources

  • Denying Access to Marriage Harms Families: Social Security

    Most employees in the United States see a “FICA” deduction — reducing their take-home pay — on every paycheck. FICA stands for the Federal Insurance Contribution Act. Those deductions are what employees pay into the federal Social Security system to fund benefits not only for retirement, but also for when a spouse dies or becomes disabled. The principal goal of these benefits is to provide a safety net, similar to life insurance.

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  • ENDA: Aim Higher

    In 2007, the United States House of Representatives passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), in a 235-184 vote, providing federal workplace protections for gays and lesbians, but not transgender people.

  • Reunited At Last

    The Virginia Supreme Court has reaffirmed Vermont's decision to grant Janet Jenkins visitation rights.

  • NY Respects Couples' Out-of-State Marriages

    The Supreme Court of New York for Westchester County held that County Executive Spano can recognize out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples living in Westchester County.

  • UPS Delivers on Health Benefits

  • Fighting Job Discrimination

    Transgender Woman Fights Job Discrimination

  • Protecting Employees When the State Doesn't

  • Inspired by Her Legacy

    Lesbian and civil rights activist Del Martin leaves a legacy of courage that continues to inspire us.

  • The Alito Agenda

    I. Introduction Lambda Legal is an advocacy organization. We’re committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV. As an advocate, we have a vision of what’s just. Some call it an agenda.

  • In the Child's Best Interests

    A lesbian mother tried to use Ohio's antigay amendment to gain sole custody of a child raised since birth with her former partner, but failed as the court ruled that custody orders cannot be attacked years later.

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