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California Supreme Court Hears Case of Lambda Legal Lesbian Client Denied Infertility Treatment by Christian Fundamentalist Doctors

(San Francisco, May 28, 2008) — The California Supreme Court today heard oral arguments in the case of an Oceanside lesbian, Guadalupe "Lupita" Benítez, whose doctors denied her a standard infertility treatment based on their religious beliefs about gay people.

 

Lambda Legal Advises Social Security Administration on HIV Disability Benefits

(New York, NY, May 23, 2008) — Lambda Legal has submitted formal comments to the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlining ways to improve its criteria for evaluating HIV disability so that they reflect the real difficulties faced by people living with the disease.

Statement from Lambda Legal's Executive Director Kevin Cathcart on Today's Ninth Circuit "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Ruling

(New York, May 21, 2008) Lambda Legal issued the following statement today in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Witt v. Department of the Air Force.


Statement from Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director at Lambda Legal:


"We extend congratulations to Major Margaret Witt and her counsel, the ACLU and James Lobsenz, on today's Ninth Circuit ruling. We are pleased with the decision, which is a step in the right direction towards full equality for LGBT service members in the U.S armed forces.

Lambda Legal's Day of Awareness for Workplace Equality Draws Thousands

(New York, May 19, 2008) — Lambda Legal announces that over 5,000 people signed a pledge to take specific actions to help increase workplace fairness for LGBT people and those with HIV as part of its annual Clock In for Equality — a campaign to raise awareness about workplace discrimination against LGBT people and people with HIV.

Lesbian and Gay Couples Win Freedom to Marry in California

(California, May 15, 2008) — The California Supreme Court ruled today that the state can no longer exclude same-sex couples from civil marriage.

Lambda Legal Says 'Sign the Pledge' on Second Annual 'Clock In For Equality' Day on May 15th

(New York, Monday, May 12, 2008) — Today, Lambda Legal announced its second annual "Clock In for Equality" day, a national day of action on May 15 to educate and mobilize people to promote workplace fairness for LGBT people.


Participants are urged to sign a pledge agreeing to take specific actions to help increase workplace fairness for LGBT people and those with HIV.

New Directors to Head Lambda Legal Regional Offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta

(New York, May 9, 2008) — Lambda Legal has hired new regional directors to lead its Western and Southern Regional offices.

Court of Appeal Decides in Favor of Gay Orange County Man Whose Domestic Partner Misled Him By Never Registering Partnership with the State

(Santa Ana, Calif., May 6, 2008) — The California Court of Appeal has ruled unanimously that a gay Orange County man who mistakenly thought his ex-partner had registered their domestic partnership is entitled to the same protections covering heterosexual spouses who discover that, for whatever reason, their marriage is not valid.

Lambda Legal Honors the Life of Mildred Loving

(New York, May 5, 2008) — Lambda Legal issued the following statement today from Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director at Lambda Legal on the passing of Mildred Loving:


"Mrs. Loving and her husband are a testament to the power of standing up for equality and fairness. Love always wins over hate and bigotry in the end — though the road to justice can be long.

California Supreme Court to Hear Case of Lambda Legal Lesbian Client Denied Infertility Treatment by Christian Fundamentalist Doctors

(Los Angeles, May 1, 2008) — The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in the case of an Oceanside lesbian whose doctors at North Coast Women's Care Medical Group denied her fertility treatments based on their religious beliefs.

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