Lambda Legal’s website can help members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community find information about gay marriage, legal issues, breaking news, pending legislation and fair treatment.
Fighting for Marriage Equality in Court
Lambda Legal supports marriage equality through the work of its legal teams and public education experts. The organization works to change laws and provide resources like educational publications and legal advice. Lambda Legal takes on legal cases that could help to further the cause of marriage equality or equal rights for all people.
Lambda Legal’s recent victory in Varnum v. Brien (Iowa’s same-sex marriage court case) is only one legal battle that the organization has fought and won for the LGBT community. Detailed descriptions of pending court cases and landmark cases in the fight for marriage equality are available on Lambda Legal’s website.
Information About Same-Sex Marriage
Lambda Legal’s website offers a comprehensive list of which states allow gay marriage, which states have rights for same-sex couples under a different title than marriage, which states recognize gay marriages from other states and which states have laws preventing gay marriage. News releases from Lambda Legal, online newsletters, and links to reports regarding the progress of marriage equality throughout the country can help same-sex marriage supporters find what they need to know about gay marriage in their state.
Fact sheets are available to help those who are considering getting married. For example, Lambda Legal has a question and answer fact sheet for those who may want to get married in Iowa. The fact sheet discusses exactly what is necessary to receive a marriage license and get married in that state. It also explains why an Iowa marriage may not be the best idea for some partners, and how a marriage outside the state of residency may complicate legal issues for same-sex couples in certain situations.
Gay Parenting Resources
As laws regarding gay marriage are changing, there are still many laws and policies that discriminate against gay parents, especially with regard to adoption and rights after divorce. For example, some states will allow adoption by an unmarried person but will not permit a married same-sex couple to do the same.
Lambda Legal has resources and information for parents facing discrimination as well as information for couples considering adoption. The organization has a long history of fighting for the rights of LGBT families and children, having begun its work in this area in the 1970s. The website’s site map makes it easy to find information about adoption and parenting.
Resources for the LGBTQ Community and Allies
In addition to resources for same sex-couples, Lambda Legal has many educational resources to promote understanding and fair treatment. For members of the LGBTQ community, there are resources explaining their rights for fair treatment with regard to housing, school and workplace issues and living with HIV. Explanations of what to expect, how to build alliances to support equality and where to go for legal help are provided.
Many resources are designed to assist coworkers, health care professionals, child welfare workers and others understand and address the challenges faced by LGBTQ youth and adults. These resources seek to promote awareness of gender issues and teach sensitivity. For example, “Be a Workplace Ally” is a resource that offers information on how to support LGBT coworkers and coworkers living with HIV. Making simple choices like using the gender neutral term “partners” is one way to help LGBT coworkers feel more accepted. This resource also teaches some steps allies can take to promote fairness and justice at work and in the legal system.
Lambda Legal supports the LGBTQ community with legal work and by providing resources for same-sex couples on issues such as gay marriage, same-sex parenting and adoption. The organization strives for marriage equality and rights for same-sex couples. Lambda Legal’s website offers extensive resources for anyone seeking information on the challenges and legal issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community.
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