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Happy 5 Year Anniversary, Iowa: Jen and Dawn's Story

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April 3, 2014

April 3rd marks the five year anniversary of Lambda Legal's historic decision in Varnum v. Brien, the case that won the freedom to marry in Iowa. To celebrate the milestone, our former plaintiffs reflect on what the decision has meant to them and their families. This is Jen and Dawn's story.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Varnum v. Brien
Social Security Administration Updates Procedures for Transgender Spouses Following Lambda Legal Advocacy

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April 2, 2014

Yesterday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updated its policies and procedures regarding the ability of transgender individuals to receive benefits through their spouses.

See Also: Marriage, Robina Asti, Seniors, Social Security Administration, Transgender Rights
Happy 5 Year Anniversary, Iowa: Trish and Kate's Story

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April 2, 2014

April 3rd marks the five year anniversary of Lambda Legal's historic decision in Varnum v. Brien, the case that won the freedom to marry in Iowa. To celebrate the milestone, our former plaintiffs reflect on what the decision has meant to them and their families. This is Trish and Kate's story.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Varnum v. Brien
Happy 5 Year Anniversary, Iowa: David and Larry's Story

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April 1, 2014

April 3rd marks the five year anniversary of Lambda Legal's historic decision in Varnum v. Brien, the case that won the freedom to marry in Iowa. To celebrate the milestone, our former plaintiffs reflect on what the decision has meant to them and their families.
Lambda Legal Seeks Immediate Recognition of Marriage for Terminally Ill Woman and Her Wife in Indiana

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March 31, 2014

Today, Lambda Legal asked a federal court to order the State of Indiana to recognize the marriage of a lesbian couple in Munster.

See Also: Baskin v. Bogan, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Transgender Day of Visibility 2014

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March 31, 2014

Today, March 31, is the 5th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility, when we celebrate those who have worked to elevate the powerful experiences of transgender people.

See Also: HIV, Immigration and Asylum, Proyecto Igualdad, Transgender Day of Visibility, Transgender Rights, West Coast Liberty Awards
Transgender Day of Visibility; Out of Sight, Out of Mind

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March 28, 2014

Visibility is the opposite of “out of sight, out of mind”.

See Also: Transgender Day of Visibility, Transgender Rights