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Take Action: Help End Cruel Practice Against Grieving Mothers

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October 25, 2012

Don't let the Iowa Department of Public Health erase Jenny Buntemeyer from her son’s death certificate just because he had two moms. Sign our petition now!

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Vital Records
Lambda Legal Helps Homeless Teen Get Food Stamps

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October 23, 2012

Ashley, a 19-year-old Latina living in rural Montgomery County, New York, now has food stamps, after Lambda Legal sought a fair hearing to challenge the denial of the public benefit.

See Also: Homeless Youth, Public Benefits, Youth, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Spirit Day Means Knowing Your Rights

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October 19, 2012

This week, Lambda Legal announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind online and mobile resource for LGBTQ youth.

See Also: Bullying, Know Your Rights, Spirit Day, Youth in Schools
Yet Another Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

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October 18, 2012

It's another nail in DOMA's coffin. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling today, finding Section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Legislation and Amendments, DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Know Your Rights!

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October 17, 2012

Lambda Legal has launched a new mobile-friendly resource for LGBTQ youth and their allies.

See Also: Know Your Rights, Parenting, Youth, Youth and Schools, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Support Marriage Equality in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington State

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October 15, 2012

Help us phone bank in support of marriage equality on the ballot in four states
Lambda Legal Supports Legislation to Ban Discrimination in Federal Jury Selection

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October 12, 2012

A diverse and representative jury is an essential component of a fair and impartial legal system. Unfortunately, many minority groups, including LGBT Americans, continue to face discrimination in the jury selection process.

See Also: Jury ACCESS Act

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Take Action: Help End Cruel Practice Against Grieving Mothers

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Lambda Legal Helps Homeless Teen Get Food Stamps

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Spirit Day Means Knowing Your Rights

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Yet Another Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

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Know Your Rights!

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Support Marriage Equality in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington State

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Lambda Legal Supports Legislation to Ban Discrimination in Federal Jury Selection

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