Publications & Resources

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.

If you’re a lesbian, gay or bisexual parent involved in a custody or visitation dispute with your former spouse, or if you’re afraid to come out because you fear losing your children, you have rights. You shouldn’t have to choose between raising your children and being honest about who you are.

There are approximately 33 million people living with HIV worldwide, and there were 2.5 million new infections in 2007. Access to life-saving medications is often not available to those most effected by the disease, and there is still no cure for HIV disease.

Lawrence King, a 15-year-old student at E.O. Green Middle School in Ventura County, California, was shot and killed by a classmate in February. Brandon McInerney, only 14 years old, was charged as an adult in the shooting. Students say McInerney targeted King because he was openly gay. A coalition of 27 groups fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights is urging prosecutors to try McInerney in juvenile court, and not as an adult.

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Did you know that an estimated 1 in 4 people with HIV do not know that they have HIV? This is one of the many reasons for National HIV Testing Day, on June 27.

Since 2003, the antigay Alliance Defense Fund has been trying to eliminate benefits for same-sex partners of city employees in New Orleans. They've yet to succeed, and Lambda Legal has been fighting them every step of the way.

Celebrate National Freedom to Marry Day in your own neighborhood this year with same-sex couples arm-in-arm on your street, in bridal gowns or tuxedos, trailed by a festive entourage. Engage your neighbors. Turn the heads of your friends. Express your need for marriage equality today.