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Momentum Comes From You

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December 12, 2013

At Lambda Legal, we have been talking a lot about momentum - the wave of energy that has carried us so far forward this year, and that has set the stage for the important work we are prepared to do in 2014.

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Spread the Word: The Gift We Need this Holiday Season is Immigration Reform

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December 11, 2013

Felipe, a gay man from Brazil, came to the U.S. to live with his older sister because his mom was sick and could no longer take care of him. Unable to move here legally, Felipe’s mom has missed countless Christmases, birthdays and even Felipe’s wedding. While Felipe is awaiting his green card, his sister is still undocumented. Felipe fears that he will soon be forced to live without her, just like he lives without his mother.

See Also: Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Immigration, Immigration and Asylum, out4citizenship
Momentum: State of the Courts

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December 10, 2013

In 2013, it became crystal clear just how critical our courts are in the fight to secure legal equality for LGBT people and those with HIV. Unfortunately, when courts rule on important civil rights issues, they often come under attack from individuals and groups — going beyond criticizing outcomes and legal arguments — seeking to intimidate judges and undermine the function of the court system.

See Also: DOMA, Fair Courts Project, Momentum
Momentum

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December 7, 2013

In the blog series Momentum: 2013, A Year of Equality we ask Lambda Legal’s experts to discuss the impact of the previous year and the continuing work necessary to keep equality moving forward.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA, Marriage, Military, Momentum, Same-sex relationships, Transgender Rights
We Mourn the Passing of Nelson Mandela

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December 5, 2013

Lambda Legal joins others around the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela, one of the 20th century's giants in the struggle for justice and human dignity.

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LGBT Coalition for Immigration Reform Stands in Solidarity With Fast for Families

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December 5, 2013

Lambda Legal and other national LGBT organizations applaud the strength and courage of the men and women who have been fasting for more than 20 days in Washington, D.C., to highlight the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

See Also: Immigration and Asylum, Proyecto Igualdad, U.S. House of Representatives
Clearing the Air on ENDA

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December 5, 2013

Some people have claimed that the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) will create a “new” right and lead to a surge in frivolous lawsuits. Others have taken the opposite tack.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Employment Non-Discrimination Act

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Momentum Comes From You

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Spread the Word: The Gift We Need this Holiday Season is Immigration Reform

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Momentum: State of the Courts

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Momentum

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We Mourn the Passing of Nelson Mandela

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LGBT Coalition for Immigration Reform Stands in Solidarity With Fast for Families

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Clearing the Air on ENDA

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