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Our Story: Casie McGee and Sarah Adkins

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October 1, 2013

Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of three same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry.

See Also: Marriage, McGee v. Cole, Same-sex relationships
Doors Open Tomorrow for Affordable Health Insurance

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September 30, 2013

Do you need health insurance you can afford? Forget about the political wrangling and check out the available options, starting tomorrow, in the new Health Insurance Marketplaces.

See Also: Affordable Care Act, Health Care Fairness, Obamacare
NJ Superior Court Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality in Major Post-DOMA Decision

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September 27, 2013

Today, in one of the first major court challenges since the demise of Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the New Jersey Superior Court granted Lambda Legal’s motion for summary judgment in its case seeking marriage equality on behalf of Garden State Equality, New Jersey’s statewide LGBT advocacy organization, and six same-sex couples who seek the freedom to marry.

See Also: GSE v. Dow, Lewis v. Harris, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Same-Sex Couples in Lambda Legal and ACLU Marriage Cases Win Day in Court

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September 27, 2013

Today a judge denied motions to dismiss our cases seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Illinois. We’re going to have our day in court to fight for dignity and equality for the 25 plaintiff couples represented in the lawsuits brought by Lambda Legal and the ACLU.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, March on Springfield, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
In Our Words: Back To School

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September 25, 2013

We asked some of our current and former clients to share their ideas about what LGBTQ students can do to help make their school experiences safer and more inclusive.

See Also: Know Your Rights, Teens & Young Adults, Youth and Schools
Editorial From the Des Moines Register: "Lawmakers Need to Revisit HIV Criminal Law"

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September 19, 2013

Iowa lawmakers are eager to pass laws criminalizing just about any activity. Yet they refuse to acknowledge when one of those laws turns out to be a mistake.

See Also: Criminal Justice, HIV, Nick Rhoades
Infographic: What to Do If You're LGBTQ and Bullied

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September 19, 2013

For a lot of LGBTQ students, those perceived to be LGBTQ and the friends of LGBTQ students, bullying is a serious reality. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be stopped.

See Also: Know Your Rights, Youth and Schools
In My Own Words: Cori McCreery

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September 16, 2013

When I was fired from my job at Don’s Valley Market because I am transgender, it shook me.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Transgender Rights
Victory! Lambda Legal Helps S.D. Transgender Employee Win Landmark Settlement

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September 16, 2013

Today Lambda Legal announced a landmark settlement for Cori McCreery, a transgender woman in South Dakota who was terminated from her job after she informed her employer that she would be taking steps to transition from male to female at work.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Transgender Rights
Lambda Legal to Texas National Guard: Follow Dept. of Defense Guidelines for Married Same-Sex Couples

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September 13, 2013

Lambda Legal today sent a letter to the commanding general of Texas Military Forces urging him to abide by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines and allow married same-sex military couples to register for federal benefits at any military base in the state.

See Also: Marriage, Military, Same-sex relationships