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A rainbow grid background with the supreme court building in the right side of the image. In the forefront of the image are photos of GLAD Law staff Ricardo Martinez, Chris Erchull, Sarah Austin, and Josh Rovenger. The text on screen says "Community Webinar: The Supreme Court and LGBTQ+ Rights What’s at stake in the new Supreme Court term? Join GLAD Law experts on Thursday, October 9 at 5:30pm EST / 2:30pm PST." the GLAD Law logo is in the top right corner.

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

Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids A majority of Supreme Court justices seem to be leaning in favor of a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids as a violation of her First Amendment rights.

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Sunday, June 15, 12-3PM: Hop aboard our iconic double-decker bus, sashay to local breweries including RAK, Monocacy, and Sandbox; and enjoy drag shows between pours. Seats are limited—grab your ticket now and let the queens steer your sip-by-sip adventure!
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Tonight is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. May his memory remind us all to resist the tyranny forming in our government.

YouTube video by Troublemakers Tesla Regret Syndrome PSA

Are you or a loved one suffering from TRS? Millions are suffering from this affliction across the country and around the world. But @troublemakers.bsky.social and #teslatakedown want you to know there are cures and treatments available. Learn more and take action today. youtu.be/tQOvkgZL9eU?...

Federal government to remove gender dysphoria from protected disabilities list It’s unclear what the move means for a related lawsuit that could dismantle protections for all people with disabilities.

HHS plans to remove gender dysphoria from disability protections under Section 504—but 17 GOP AGs are still pushing a lawsuit that could gut all federal disability protections. Schools, hospitals, and workplaces could refuse accommodations. #DisabilityRights #TransRights
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Advocates Beat 91% of Last Year's Anti-LGBTQ Bills. How? While the trans community still faces unprecedented legislative attacks, with 49 bills passing into law in 2024, there are key strategies that activists are using to fight back.

In 2024, LGBTQ+ advocates successfully defeated 91% of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in U.S. state legislatures. Through strategies like deep canvassing, personal storytelling, and community engagement, they built bipartisan support and protected rights across the nation.

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

Elon Musk spent millions in a failed scheme to buy a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.

Voters decisively rejected Donald Trump, Musk and the rapidly deteriorating Republican brand.

Back up off the American people.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford in Waukesha this morning: “I need to talk for a few minutes about my opponent…Elon Musk”

“He has spent over $25 million trying to ensure that I don't end up on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He is trying to buy votes in Wisconsin”

NEW: FUN is hosting an emergency organizing call this SUNDAY, to coordinate a response to the biggest attack on union rights in a generation.

Tesla employee, just like the Tesla owner.

This is great news! 12-year-olds will be passing out and falling off roofs while reroofing houses in August when it's 100 degrees in FL.

1/Listen up, Vets!
There's a ruck march on March 29 at 10 am starting at the MLK Jr. Memorial in DC in solidarity with the immense weight that transgender service members are carrying in their fight to serve openly and authentically.

Register here ➡️https://bit.ly/banned-together-mil-ruck-mar-2025

"Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society are partnering to offer interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for individuals and families to support relocation costs to another state because of anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and climate in their current state of residence."

Live streaming of Indivisible Do Something NCR YouTube video by Indivisible Do Something NCR

Watch Rep. Raskin talk about this action at the Shut Down the Coup Rally on March 10 here

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Once you have mailed a Privacy Act Request to DOGE, please fill out the form HERE and we will stay in touch with additional details and updates as they become available.

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now has an obligation to respond to specific information demands from any of the 340 million U.S. citizens who exercise their legal right to defend their privacy and establish the security of their private information.

Citizens need only fill out the form and mail it via USPS to DOGE (the address is on the form). This newly recognized federal agency, which has been systematically accessing government computer data systems,

This law encompasses the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, which entitles any citizen to access personal information held in any U.S. government records system. Please find a fillable Privacy Act request form HERE.
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an injunction commanding DOGE to comply with citizen requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin is encouraging all U.S. citizens to join him this week in filing formal demands for access to their personal data obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk.

A large crowd gathers at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., promoting a national march on March 14, 2025, with flags displayed.

Call to action: National March on Washington, DC starting at noon at the national mall on March 14.

"Claim your power. Stop the coup."

#3E #USprotest #MAR14

#WeRise #DemCast

Republicans must be held publicly accountable for their allegiance to Musk over their own constituents. Every Republican owes their constituents answers for why they’re willing to risk a government shutdown to enable Trump and Musk’s power grab. #maryland #indivisible #resist