Publications & Resources

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

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.

Since 1973, Lambda Legal has been making real changes in people's lives. In 2007, we maintained this tradition with even more groundbreaking victories. We have had major successes for parenting and workplace equality laws across the country, and have won significant victories for same-sex couples and relationship recognition.

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.

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.

A special enrollment period beginning May 1, 2007 and lasting throughout the month will allow employees to enroll their same-sex spouse in the New York State Health Insurance Program.

by Executive Director Kevin Cathcart (March 2007)