Fact Sheets
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| The State of HIV Stigma and Discrimination in 2007 | 2/7/2007 | |
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Lambda Legal has a long history of fighting in the courts for the rights of people living with HIV. This includes winning the first HIV discrimination lawsuit in the country, filing legal briefs in major U.S. Supreme Court cases involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, including Bragdon v. Abbott, Univ. of Alabama v. Garrett, and Toyota Motor Mfg., Kentucky v. |
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| The Respect for Marriage Act | 9/15/2009 | |
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What is it and what will it do? Same-Sex Relationships |
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| The Oregon Equality Act | 2/14/2007 | |
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In 2007, the State of Oregon enacted the Oregon Equality Act (also known as SB2), the landmark law to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people from discrimination. |
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| The Legal Rights of Registered Domestic Partners in Oregon — A Detailed Look | 2/14/2008 | |
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This publication explains some of the rights and responsibilities the law provides for domestic partners, the legal differences between registering as domestic partners and getting married, who can register and how |
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| The IRS Applies "Income-Splitting" to California's Registered Domestic Partners and Same-Sex Spouses (and Now RDPs in Washington and Nevada, too!) | 10/20/2010 | |
| The Importance of Informed Consent and Counseling In HIV Testing | 3/8/2007 | |
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| The Continuing Relevance of Stigma and Discrimination | 3/8/2007 | |
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| Tax Considerations for Same-Sex Couples | 3/25/2010 | |
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The pursuit of marriage equality for same-sex couples brings much-needed focus to the everyday needs of lesbian and gay couples. Without full legal recognition and protections, same-sex couples confront a variety of complicated legal and financial issues — including numerous tax matters. Adoption and Parenting | Marriage | Marriage, Relationships and Family Protections | Same-Sex Relationships |
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| Status of Marriage Equality Worldwide | ||
| Sources of Authority to Amend Sex Designation on Birth Certificates | ||
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Amending the sex designation on a birth certificate may be an extremely important step for a transgender person, to accurately reflect on this legal document the sex with which the individual identifies, and as required proof of sex to obtain other identity and legal documents. Transgender Rights |
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