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Tax Considerations for Same-Sex Couples 3/25/2010

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
The Continuing Relevance of Stigma and Discrimination 3/8/2007

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The Importance of Informed Consent and Counseling In HIV Testing 3/8/2007

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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 Legal Rights of Registered Domestic Partners in Oregon — A Detailed Look 2/14/2008

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

The Oregon Equality Act 2/14/2007

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.

The Respect for Marriage Act 9/15/2009

What is it and what will it do?

Same-Sex Relationships
The State of HIV Stigma and Discrimination in 2007 2/7/2007

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.

Timeline: Relationship Recognition in Hawai`i 7/29/2010

Top 10 Things You Should Know About DOMA and the U.S. Supreme Court 11/26/2012

Before the end of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court will likely consider whether or not to hear one or more cases challenging the constitutionality of Section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act. Here are a few key things to know while we wait for that announcement.

Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments | Marriage | Marriage, Relationships and Family Protections | Same-Sex Relationships

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