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Antigay Political Attacks and Special Interest Spending Threaten our Courts

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October 30, 2013

Political attacks on the courts stemming from rulings affecting the rights of LGBT people and their families are nothing new – but they are dangerous to our democracy.
Rain or Shine, the Time for Marriage in Illinois is Now

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October 29, 2013

Last week, nearly five-thousand supporters of The Illinois Marriage Bill – SB 10 – descended upon Springfield, the Illinois state capitol. The Illinois March for Marriage Equality brought together many families and organizations, both local and national to urge our legislators to call the marriage bill for a vote. Among these organizations and supporters was Lambda Legal.
Every Day Counts in Illinois

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October 28, 2013

While the weather was cloudy and damp as we marched on Springfield last week, our spirit and commitment to the freedom to marry is burning bright.
Lambda Legal Sues After Cab Driver Kicks Out Gay Couple for Exchanging a Kiss

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October 28, 2013

Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Steven White and Matthew McCrea, a gay couple who were unlawfully refused service and forced to exit a Chicago cab after they exchanged a kiss.

See Also: Discrimination, public accommodations, Religiously Motivated Discrimination, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Defends Wisconsin Domestic Partnership Law

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October 23, 2013

On Wednesday, October 23rd, Lambda Legal will deliver oral arguments in the Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Fair Wisconsin and same-sex couples, arguing that the state’s domestic partnership law is constitutional.

See Also: Appling v. Doyle, Same-sex relationships
My Ally Week Pledge

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October 22, 2013

As GLSEN's Ally Week (October 21-25) unfolds, I’m thinking about some of the straight allies who have stood up with and for me and other LGBT people over the years and I am determined to be a better ally in my personal and professional life.

See Also: Allies, Ally Week, People of Color, Stop and Frisk
New Jersey Abandons Appeal of Marriage Case

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October 21, 2013

The State of New Jersey announced this morning that it is abandoning the state’s appeal of the decision issued by the New Jersey Superior Court that same-sex couples in New Jersey must be allowed to marry. Marriages began at 12:01 a.m. this morning. Hayley Gorenberg, Deputy Legal Director for Lambda Legal, said:

See Also: Garden State Equality v. Dow, Marriage, Same-sex relationships