Impact Magazine

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There's no doubt we are still feeling the positive reverberations of June 26th. Since the Supreme Court’s momentous ruling striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex couples across the country are exploring and taking advantage of exciting new options, benefits and responsibilities.

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June 26 was already an important date in LGBT legal history—it was the day 10 years ago when the Supreme Court struck down all remaining state sodomy laws in Lambda Legal’s historic Lawrence v. Texas victory.

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When DOMA and Prop 8 are struck down, we at Lambda Legal will celebrate this huge victory and important step forward. But as we enter our fifth decade of fighting for equality, we know that our work is far from over.

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As this issue of Impact goes to press, we await the outcome of historic votes about marriage for same-sex couples in four states, as we also await word on whether the Supreme Court will consider cases that we hope finally strike down Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

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Features

What Should Happen in Vegas

Lambda Legal fights for marriage equality in Nevada.

What’s Wrong With This Shirt?

When his high school threatened him with suspension, Maverick Couch fought back with the help of Lambda Legal.

Case page: Couch v. Wayne Local School District

Dodgy Defenses

The top excuses employers use to deny jobs to people living with HIV.

What Makes a Family?

An excerpt from Zach Wahl’s new book about being raised by two moms.

Features

Transforming Injustice

A historic win for transgender rightsin the workplace.

Transgender Rights Toolkit: Workplace Rights & Wrongs

Into the Future

On the occasion of his 20th anniversary as executive director, Kevin Cathcart reflects on Lambda Legal’s achievements and the challenges that remain.

The Case That Changed History

An excerpt from Flagrant Conduct, a new book about Lawrence v. Texas.

More on the case Lawrence v. Texas

Aging With Dignity

Legal protections for LGBT seniors.

Features

Seeking Equality: Family Portraits

Seven Garden State families demand equal respect and protection.

Necessary Care

Two Lambda Legal suits underscore the urgency of transgender health care access.

Transgender Rights Toolkit

A Delicate Balance

Why religious exemptions to marriage laws are unnecessary

Features

Bad Counsel

Does religious freedom mean the right to discriminate?

What’s Next for DOMA?

Lambda Legal lawyers discuss federal recognition of marriage.

Lambda Legal's Help Desk

Sharing Strength

Kevin M. Cathcart and Center for Community Change’s Deepak Bhargava discuss why immigration reform is an urgent LGBT issue.

Features

A Southern Comfort

Atlanta gay bar patrons mistreated by police finally get justice.

This case is Calhoun v. Pennington

Crisis in Court

Iowa’s courts under attack.

Support fair courts.

Positive History

Three decades of fighting bigotry and ignorance surrounding HIV.

Download Lambda Legal's report, HIV Stigma and Discrimination in the U.S.

On the Defensive

Antigay groups try to take away domestic partner rights.

The Cost of Silence

Kevin M. Cathcart and the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Richard Cohen speak about LGBT youth.

Features

Hawai’i Two-0

Lambda Legal returns to the Aloha State to fight for the rights of lesbian and gay couples.

Timeline: Relationship Recognition in Hawai`i

LGBT Rights Quiz

How well do you know the history of your rights? Take our quiz and find out.

A Legacy of Giving

Lambda Legal honors Drs. Waverly Cole and John Cook.

Social Media and the Movement

Lambda Legal Executive Director Kevin M. Cathcart talks to bloggers Pam Spaulding and Andy Towle.