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Another Road to Justice in Illinois

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November 28, 2012

Plaintiff couples in Lambda Legal's marriage lawsuit urge Illinois legislators to pass a marriage equality bill.
Court Rules Against Lambda Legal in Nevada Marriage Case

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November 26, 2012

"This is not the end of this fight,” says Staff Attorney Tara Borelli. “This entire decision rests on the ridiculous premise that a 'meaningful percentage of heterosexual persons' will decide not to get married if same-sex couples can.”

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Sevcik v. Sandoval
Coming Out by Christmas Card

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November 19, 2012

Even though my four kids range from 12 to 20, it's still tricky to find an image in which their eyes are all open, they're actually facing the camera and they're not subtly torturing one another. Quickly I noticed that the best prospects also display the bright purple shirt sported by my eldest, its Lambda Legal logo splashed across his chest.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Coming Out, Youth
Resources for LGBT People and Families Affected by Hurricane Sandy and Winter Storms

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November 9, 2012

In an effort to support those affected, Lambda Legal has joined other LGBT organizations to compile the following list of resources.
After Historic Victories, Marriage Equality Advocates Hope to Sway Other States and Supreme Court

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November 8, 2012

Maine, Maryland, Washington ... where next on the road to equality?

See Also: Elections, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa Retains Judge Who Joined Marriage Equality Ruling

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November 7, 2012

Justice David Wiggins, who joined the unanimous marriage equality ruling in Lambda Legal's landmark case, survived a campaign to recall him.

See Also: Elections, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Varnum v. Brien
Illinois Marriage Update: Court Hears Arguments in Lambda Legal’s Lawsuit

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November 7, 2012

Lambda Legal is opposing a motion by two churches to intervene in our lawsuit seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.

See Also: Marriage, Religious Exemptions, Same-sex relationships
In Court: Iowa Fetal Death Certificate Case

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October 26, 2012

Iowa's Polk County District Court heard oral arguments today in Lambda Legal’s case on behalf of Jenny and Jessica Buntemeyer, a married Iowa couple who gave birth to a stillborn son, Brayden Bruce Buntemeyer.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Vital Records
Take Action: Help End Cruel Practice Against Grieving Mothers

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October 25, 2012

Don't let the Iowa Department of Public Health erase Jenny Buntemeyer from her son’s death certificate just because he had two moms. Sign our petition now!

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Vital Records
Lambda Legal Helps Homeless Teen Get Food Stamps

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October 23, 2012

Ashley, a 19-year-old Latina living in rural Montgomery County, New York, now has food stamps, after Lambda Legal sought a fair hearing to challenge the denial of the public benefit.

See Also: Homeless Youth, Public Benefits, Youth, Youth in Out-of-Home Care