Here you can find a collection of all of our past LGBTQ+ news updates. As part of our mission to defend LGBTQ+ rights across the nation, we’re dedicated to giving you the most updated information on LGBTQ+ news and advocacy efforts.

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Civil Rights Champion Vanita Gupta to Receive GLAD Law’s 2026 Spirit of Justice Award 

News | Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Vanita Gupta is a lawyer, leader, and tireless champion for justice.

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Statement of GLAD Law Executive Director Ricardo Martinez on Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence in Tucson 

News | Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Our hearts are with the families, friends, and loved ones of Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and Cameron Davis Capara.

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Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to expedite discharge of transgender servicemembers

News | Friday, August 28, 2026

The Trump administration just asked the Supreme Court to take away essential protections for transgender servicemembers.

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GLAD Law Responds to Trump Administration Rule Barring Medicaid Funding for Transgender Youth Health Care

News | Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Trump administration is targeting Medicaid coverage for transgender youth health care.

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Connecticut Children’s Betrays Families Once Again with DOJ Settlement

News | Thursday, August 6, 2026

Connecticut Children’s betrays families by agreeing it will not provide well-established medical care for transgender youth.

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Federal Court Allows Transgender Servicemembers’ Lawsuit Over Revoked Air Force Retirements to Move Forward

News | Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The government should not be able to sidestep its obligation to these dedicated servicemembers.

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Advocates applaud Governor Ayotte’s veto of anti-LGBTQ+ bill

News | Thursday, July 16, 2026

Advocates applaud Governor Ayotte’s veto of anti-LGBTQ+ bill CONCORD, N.H. – Today, Governor Ayotte vetoed HB 1442, a…

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Massachusetts Passes First-in-the-Nation Protections for HIV Prevention

News | Thursday, July 9, 2026

Massachusetts is leading the way by protecting PrEP access against federal threats.

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Students Withdraw Challenge to New Hampshire Sports Ban

News | Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Students voluntarily withdrew their federal challenge to New Hampshire’s law categorically banning transgender girls from playing school sports.

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Federal Court in California Blocks Trump Administration’s Unprecedented Attempt to Seize Families’ Private Medical Records from Stanford Children’s Hospital

News | Thursday, July 2, 2026

The court blocked the Trump administration from seizing transgender youth’s private medical records.