SCOTUS is considering whether to hear a challenge to Obergefell, the landmark ruling that secured marriage equality nationwide. GLAD Law’s Mary Bonauto explains why former county clerk Kim Davis’s challenge is weak – and why the freedom to marry continues to strengthen families and communities.

The Supreme Court’s order endangering transgender people’s right to accurate passports is cruel and wrong. GLAD Law will keep fighting for freedom and safety for all. If you have questions about what this ruling means for you or a loved one, reach out to us at GLADLawAnswers.org.

We’re honored to be receiving the 2025 Veterans Justice Award from the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center. This recognition is a powerful reminder of why we do this work – ensuring transgender servicemembers receive the support, recognition, and justice they deserve.

GLAD Law is heading to Palm Springs Pride! 🌈 Swing by our table November 8-9 to celebrate, connect, and empower our community. For more information on all the festivities, check out: https://www.pspride.org/

Today is Election Day! Every voter deserves a fair, safe, and accessible election – free from discrimination and intimidation. If you experience issues or have questions while voting contact Election Protection 🗳️

The federal administration is taking unprecedented steps to undermine LGBTQ+ rights. What can states do to protect LGBTQ+ people and others who are being targeted? Join us for our free event on building a future rooted in justice, dignity, and freedom. RSVP today at GLADLaw.org/StateProgress

Every family deserves respect and protection. On Transgender Parents Day, we celebrate the love and authenticity of transgender parents—and continue fighting for the rights of all families.

Día de Muertos is an opportunity to honor those who came before us. We're remembering the LGBTQ+ ancestors, activists, and loved ones whose courage built the path toward justice and equality. Their legacy lives on every day in our fight for dignity and love.

Trick or brief? Happy Halloween 🎃 📄

Every family deserves access to legal parentage — because, as Polly Crozier, GLAD Law’s Director of Family Advocacy, notes, it “is vital to ensuring that children have the security and stability they need.” Illinois is moving forward to protect and respect all families. @chitherapy.bsky.social

Belonging isn’t just a feeling — it’s a right. GLAD Law fights every day in the courts and beyond to ensure queer and transgender people are protected, respected, and free to live as their authentic selves. 🏳️‍⚧️

When transgender health care is under attack, intersex people are harmed too. Everyone deserves the right to make their own decisions about their bodies and care. This Intersex Awareness Week, we honor our shared fight for autonomy and justice. Learn more at @interact.bsky.social

As Queer History Month comes to a close, GLAD Law is rounding out its look back at landmark cases that have shaped the continuing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The fight for justice continues — find ways to join us at GLADLaw.org/Updates.

Join us on November 5 at our free community event in Boston for a panel discussion with state leaders on how to continue building a future rooted in justice, dignity, and freedom together. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so get yours today! GLADLaw.org/StateProgress

Nicolas Talbott is fighting for the right to serve – and just made Out Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential LGBTQ+ people this year! We are proud to support him in the fight against Trump’s military ban on transgender servicemembers. https://bit.ly/47iLs6d

This Queer History Month, GLAD Law continues our look back at landmark cases that shaped the fight for LGBTQ+ rights — this time, pivotal victories from the early 2000s that expanded freedom, privacy, and equality.

Massachusetts just made it easier for transgender parents to update their name on their child’s birth certificate. 🏳️‍⚧ Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/amend-the-name-of-a-parent-due-to-their-change-in-sex-designation-on-a-birth-certificate

Join us on November 5 at our free community event in Boston about building a future rooted in justice, dignity, and freedom through state action. Get your tickets today! GLADLaw.org/StateProgress @eqca.bsky.social @masstpc.org @pairproject-ma.bsky.social @massequality.bsky.social

This National Estate Planning Awareness Week, take a moment to think about the future and how you can protect the people and causes you care about most. To learn more, visit: https://www.GLADLaw.org/Leave-A-Legacy

This Diwali, we celebrate the light that guides us toward hope and justice. Wishing brightness and joy to all who observe!

It’s PrEP Awareness Week! PrEP is a powerful tool to prevent HIV—but too many people still can’t access it. GLAD Law is fighting to make this game-changing medication affordable, accessible, and stigma-free for everyone who needs it. Learn more at GLADLaw.org/PrEP.

Being LGBTQ+ isn’t something to fix. In his latest blog, Executive Director Ricardo Martinez shares a powerful reminder as the Supreme Court considers a case that could impact protections against conversion therapy. https://bit.ly/4o0Tzvq

If you have questions about losing access to care at Fenway or another New England health care center, we encourage you to reach out to our free and confidential legal information line, GLAD Law Answers: GLADLawAnswers.org [email protected] 800-455-GLAD

We mourn the loss of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy — fearless leader, beloved elder, and cornerstone of the transgender rights movement. Her legacy of resilience, courage, and radical love will continue to guide the ongoing fight for liberation.

On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor and celebrate Indigenous people and their cultures, histories, and resilience.

This Queer History Month, GLAD Law is highlighting landmark legal cases from the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. We are starting off with a series of early legal victories that established the foundation for LGBTQ+ rights in the US.

Coming out is personal—and it’s never one-size-fits-all. However you share who you are, you deserve safety, support, and respect. GLAD Law fights for laws to protect LGBTQ+ people and make it possible for everyone to live openly and safely. Share these graphics today for National Coming Out Day!

Policies based on politics—not performance—are forcing out highly qualified servicemembers and weakening our military. Transgender servicemembers meet the highest standards and serve with honor. Send them a message of support and thanks today: https://bit.ly/4gYuYEM

Happy International Lesbian Day! Today and every day, we celebrate the diverse, courageous, and vibrant lesbian community.

Today, SCOTUS is hearing arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, a landmark case on Colorado’s law protecting kids from conversion therapy. These harmful and discredited practices isolate young people and cause lasting harm. The Court should uphold Colorado’s right to keep kids and families safe.

This Thursday, join our legal experts for a free community briefing to explore the key cases and petitions impacting LGBTQ+ rights this Supreme Court term. Sign up now at: GLADLaw.org/SCOTUSBriefing

Good news! A court ruled that New Hampshire can’t enforce its sweeping ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. This decision keeps vital education programs alive while our lawsuit to permanently overturn the ban continues.

Transgender servicemembers like Army Capt. Gordon Herrero are trained, qualified, and ready to serve – but the military is forcing them out just for being themselves. Read about Herrero and the others we're representing in a case against Trump's military ban: www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...

What’s at stake for LGBTQ+ rights this Supreme Court term? 📢 Join our legal experts in a free community briefing to learn about the key cases and petitions ahead. Register now at: GLADLaw.org/SCOTUSBriefing

The Trump administration’s new directive attacks nonprofits and the communities we serve. GLAD Law joined 3,000+ organizations to send a message: We will not be silenced. Learn more: https://www.newsweek.com/what-is-nspm-7-over-3000-nonprofits-sound-alarm-on-new-trump-directive-10807321

It’s Queer History Month — a time to celebrate, educate, and activate! Throughout the month, GLAD Law will share landmark legal cases from the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Join us in honoring this history and the work still ahead.

Fall at GLAD Law is full of ways to connect, learn, and take action. Both in-person and virtually, we're bringing you opportunities to stay informed on the most pressing issues facing LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV. Swipe through for what’s coming up this season - and RSVP today!

PrEP is a proven tool to stop HIV transmission, but only 35% of people at risk for HIV in Massachusetts are using it. H.1245/S.717 will remove barriers, expand access, and safeguard HIV prevention in MA—no matter what happens on the federal level. Learn more: www.gladlaw.org/cases/addres...

The targeting of Carl Charles, a transgender civil rights attorney, by the federal government is not just unjust—it’s chilling. GLAD Law stands in solidarity with @lambdalegal.org against this intimidation, which has no place in our judicial system.

We proudly celebrate the vibrant, resilient, and diverse Bi+ community. Happy Bi+ Visibility Day!

Rosh Hashanah is a time to reflect, renew, and look ahead — toward justice, healing, and hope. From all of us at GLAD Law, wishing you a sweet and meaningful New Year. 🍎🍯

Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott's story is about more than resistance—it's about a commitment to our constitutional promise of liberty and justice for all. https://newrepublic.com/article/199793/transgender-soldier-brave-battle-trump

The ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights demands every tool we’ve got — including the ballot box. This National Voter Registration Day, visit Vote.org to register, update your registration info, get reminders on upcoming elections, and vote by mail.

“As a Christian and a foster parent, I believe every child…is deserving of love and acceptance, and that includes LGBTQ youth,” writes Carmen Paulino. Read her letter to the editor in @bostonglobe.com: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/13/opinion/letters-lgbtq-kids-need-fostering

Everyone deserves access to justice. GLAD Law Answers is a resource for free and confidential legal information for LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV ➡️ GLADLawAnswers.org

The federal government wants access to private info on vulnerable youth — but states like Maine are pushing back to protect student privacy and safeguard school staff. https://apnews.com/article/trump-maine-transgender-sports-principals-subpoena-aae50ada69c8d1308568e61ab794d674

The courts just sent a powerful message: the federal government can't interfere with Massachusetts health care. This ruling is a win in protecting the private health care information of patients and their families.

The Supreme Court’s ICE ruling undermines safety and dignity, and puts Black, Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities at risk. Everyone deserves safety, respect, and freedom from discrimination and racial profiling. https://bit.ly/4pwnbCa

When servicemembers are deployed, they should know their families are safe and supported. But the government’s ban on care for transgender dependents breaks that promise and puts families at risk. GLAD Law’s Ricardo Martinez explains why we’re fighting back with a new lawsuit. https://bit.ly/4peR4Xn

2nd Lt. Nic Talbott is fighting Trump’s purge of transgender servicemembers – a cruel ban that undermines military values and readiness. Read his op-ed: https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025/09/army-values-missing-from-executive-order-removing-transgender-troops-nicolas-talbott.html