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Lambda Legal Mourns Death of Emeritus Board Member and Champion for LGBT Rights, Michael Bauer

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August 30, 2019

Michael Bauer served on the board of Lambda Legal and was instrumental in the opening and establishment of Lambda Legal’s Midwest Regional Office in Chicago.
Lambda Legal Condemns Police Violence, Stands With Chicago Community

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November 25, 2015

We are outraged at the murder of Laquan McDonald and the time it has taken for Chicago officials to release the video and file charges. We extend our deepest sympathy to Laquan McDonald’s family, and to every family affected by unnecessary and unjustified police violence. We hope that justice is done.
Leaving a Legacy for the Future of the LGBT Rights Movement

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November 23, 2015

Please join me in honoring John Barham and Dick Auer’s legacy by creating your own legacy for equality to help us continue the fight for the rights of all LGBT people and those with HIV.

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Why The "T" Matters to the LGBT Movement More Than Ever

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November 20, 2015

We unequivocally reject the ugly and divisive calls for Lambda Legal and other organizations to stop working on behalf of the rights of people who are transgender. We are one movement commonly seeking the liberty to be our true and full selves, to be free from acts of bias, and to live our lives with dignity.
The U.S. Constitution: A Living Document

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September 17, 2015

I hope you will join me today as we celebrate one of America’s greatest documents, the U.S. Constitution. More than simply a guideline for government, for 228 years, this living document has made America a more fair and just place for all.
Your Membership is Essential

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August 26, 2015

It sure has been an amazing summer... And while the LGBT community was celebrating our stunning victory at the Supreme Court – toasting equality, dancing in the streets, and releasing heart-shaped balloons into the clear blue sky – Lambda Legal did not lose touch for one moment with what is really going on out there in America.
Lambda Legal Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Giant Julian Bond

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August 16, 2015

Lambda Legal joins others around the country in mourning the loss of Julian Bond, a civil rights icon who dedicated his life to the struggle for justice and human dignity.

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Our Work Continues

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July 1, 2015

Our voices are hoarse from cheering and our feet are tired from marching, but our hearts are full and we’re ready for what comes next. No time to waste.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Criminal Justice and Police Misconduct, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Fair Courts Project, Health Care Fairness, HIV, Immigration and Asylum, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Teens and Young Adults, Transgender Rights
Lambda Legal Statement on Tragedy in Charleston

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June 18, 2015

We join the nation in mourning the tragic murder of nine African-American parishioners in Charleston.

See Also: Racism
The Long Road Ahead

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April 27, 2015

As we stand on the brink of another historic moment in the movement for LGBT equality, I can’t help looking back and thinking – I’ve seen other moments like this.