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Making the Case for Florida's LGBT Parents

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December 3, 2015

Because custody issues are very private, difficult matters, we do not share many of these stories. Yet, we are making progress in Florida on behalf of gay and lesbian parents.
One Year Later, LGBT Immigrants Are Still in Limbo

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December 2, 2015

This blog post was co-authored by Carmina Ocampo, Lambda Legal Staff Attorney and Immigrants’ Rights Program Strategist, and Francisco Dueñas, Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Proyecto Igualdad.
On World AIDS Day, Lambda Legal Launches Spanish-language HIV “Know Your Rights” Hub

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December 1, 2015

Today, in recognition of World AIDS Day 2015, Lambda Legal announced it has launched a Spanish-language version of its latest addition to the Lambda Legal “Know Your Rights” mobile-friendly information hub: Know Your Rights: HIV.

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Why I'm Grateful for Puerto Rico

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November 26, 2015

For years, Lambda Legal has been working on behalf of LGBT people and people living with HIV in Puerto Rico—from leading the fight on marriage equality to promoting judicial diversity and denouncing LGBT-biased crimes.
Why Lambda Legal Fights for Black Lives

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November 25, 2015

Combating police violence and misconduct directed at the LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities is not new to Lambda Legal. We have not been afraid to sue police departments and correctional facilities for harassing members of our community. With this history, we proudly stand with and fight for Black lives in the face of injustice.
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.
Making the Case for Employment Fairness

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November 24, 2015

In spite of all our recent victories, hardworking people continue to experience pervasive discrimination in the workplace – and even lose their jobs – because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status.