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Lambda Legal Applauds Obama Endorsement of Student Non-Discrimination Act

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April 20, 2012

We applaud the Obama administration for endorsing this critical piece of legislation. The Student Non-Discrimination Act takes a big step toward a safer and healthier environment in every public school.

See Also: Out Safe & Respected, Youth in Schools
Ask Lambda Legal: Day of Silence

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April 18, 2012

Q: I’m a high school student, and I want to participate in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence. I’m out to my friends, but I'm not sure my teachers would approve. Can I get in trouble?

See Also: Ask Lambda Legal, Day of Silence, Youth in Schools
Lambda Legal Urges NY Lawmakers to Vote on Condom Bill

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April 5, 2012

A bill under consideration by the New York state legislature would prevent police and prosecutors from using possession of condoms as evidence of prostitution and prostitution-related offenses.

See Also: HIV, Reproductive Rights and Sexual Health, Transgender Rights, Youth
Court Blocks Arizona's Move to Revoke Health Coverage

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April 3, 2012

Arizona state employees can rest easy: Family coverage for their same-sex partners will remain in place until a court issues a final decision in Lambda Legal's case.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Legislation and Amendments, Diaz v. Brewer, Discrimination, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Health Care Fairness, Same-sex relationships
Listen Up, NOM: Racism and Homophobia Are Not Welcome in Our Communities

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March 30, 2012

We have always known that the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) employs harmful tactics to oppose equality, but this week we learned that these tactics are not only homophobic but overtly racist.

See Also: Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, Marriage, NOM, People of Color, Proyecto Igualdad
Wisconsin Anti-Transgender Law Struck Down

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March 26, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal brought by the State of Wisconsin after Lambda Legal, the ACLU and the ACLU of Wisconsin successfully challenged a state law that prohibits medically necessary treatment for transgender people in prison.

See Also: Fields v. Smith, Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights
The Biggest Victory for LGBT Rights

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March 17, 2012

Nine years after the historic Supreme Court decision in Lambda Legal’s case Lawrence v. Texas, the biggest victory for LGBT rights is back in the news, and we want to make sure you know all about it.

See Also: Kevin Cathcart, Lawrence v. Texas, Sodomy Laws