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Why Chick-fil-A Matters

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

July 27, 2012

The furor is about much more than just a chicken sandwich.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Washington
Note From the Executive Director: Eye on the Supreme Court

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

July 12, 2012

With decisions last month in two high-profile cases in which we participated, and two Lambda Legal cases cued up for possible review next term, never before have we had so much at stake in a short period on the biggest legal stage in the country.

See Also: Affordable Care Act, Arizona v. United States, Dept. of HHS v. Florida, Diaz v. Brewer, Golinski v. OPM, U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court, Then and Now

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

June 26, 2012

Where were you, nine years ago today, when the Supreme Court finally held that state laws criminalizing private sexual intimacy among consenting adults were unconstitutional in Lambda Legal’s historic victory, Lawrence v. Texas?

See Also: Affordable Care Act, Lawrence v. Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, Texas
President Obama Endorses Marriage Equality

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

May 9, 2012

We welcome the news that President Obama understands the importance of equality for all people in this country and we are excited that he joins the majority of Americans in supporting the freedom to marry.
The Biggest Victory for LGBT Rights

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

March 17, 2012

Nine years after the historic Supreme Court decision in Lambda Legal’s case Lawrence v. Texas, the biggest victory for LGBT rights is back in the news, and we want to make sure you know all about it.

See Also: Kevin Cathcart, Lawrence v. Texas, Sodomy Laws, Texas
Lawrence v. Texas: Extreme Truth

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

March 7, 2012

The 2003 Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas, striking down all remaining state sodomy laws, changed the legal landscape for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in America forever.

See Also: Bowers v. Hardwick, Kevin Cathcart, Lambda Legal in the News, Lawrence v. Texas, Sodomy Laws, U.S. Supreme Court, Texas
Lambda Legal Celebrates Maryland Marriage Equality

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

March 1, 2012

It's a great day for equality in Maryland. The state is indeed stronger today with marriage equality for same-sex couples and their families.

See Also: Kevin Cathcart, Marriage, Maryland
In Brief: A Note from the Executive Director

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

February 23, 2012

If you haven’t heard the shocking story of our plaintiffs Jenny and Jessica Buntemeyer yet, prepare to be outraged.

See Also: Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Kevin Cathcart, Marriage, Parenting, Vital Records, Iowa
Lambda Legal Optimistic That Same-Sex Couples in New Jersey Will Soon Be Able to Marry

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

February 16, 2012

Today New Jersey's General Assembly rose above the political fray and did right by New Jersey's families.

See Also: GSE v. Dow, Marriage, New Jersey
Marriage Equality: Seven States and Counting!

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

February 9, 2012

What an exciting week in the fight for marriage equality! We are thrilled that the Washington State Legislature approved a marriage equality bill that Gov. Christine Gregoire will soon sign into law.

See Also: Garden State Equality v. Dow, Kevin Cathcart, Marriage, Perry v. Brown, California, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Washington