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Victory! Court Rules Landlord Discriminated Against LGBT Family

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By Lambda Legal

April 5, 2017

A federal district court judge today ruled that a Boulder County property owner violated both the federal Fair Housing Act and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act when she refused to rent a housing unit to Lambda Legal clients Rachel and Tonya Smith, a same-sex couple, one of whom is transgender, and their children, because she worried their “uniqueness” would jeopardize her standing in the community.

See Also: Housing, Marriage, Marriage Family and Relationship Protections, Same-sex relationships, Colorado

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Erasing LGBTQ People from the 2020 Census Isn't Just Wrong, It's Life-Threatening

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By Lambda Legal

March 29, 2017

The 2020 census won’t include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. The harm to LGBTQ people from being erased is not just about numbers (although those are certainly important). Census information helps determine the allocation of federally funded social services that are critically important to so many members of the LGBTQ community.

See Also: Advocacy & Inclusion, Community Education, Health Care Fairness, Housing, Law & Policy Project, Same-sex relationships, Seniors, Teens & Young Adults

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Ask Lambda Legal: What Are My Housing Rights as an LGBT Senior?

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By Karen Loewy

August 26, 2016

After the death of my partner, my children and I have been discussing moving me into a housing community for older adults, hopefully one that will also provide assisted living and long term care if I need it someday.

See Also: Housing, Seniors

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Lambda Legal Sues Senior Housing Facility for Allowing Abuse of Lesbian Resident

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By Lambda Legal

July 27, 2016

"It's one thing to be called names and attacked by the other residents, but when the staff refuse to protect me, even after they see with their own eyes what is happening to me, that’s worse."

See Also: Housing, Seniors, Illinois

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Lambda Legal Sues Boulder County Property Owner for Denying Housing to LGBT Family

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By Lambda Legal

January 14, 2016

Lambda Legal filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against a Boulder County property owner who violated the federal Fair Housing Act and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act by refusing to rent a housing unit she owns in Gold Hill, Colorado, to a same-sex couple, one of whom is transgender, and their children because she worried their “uniqueness” would jeopardize her standing in the community.

See Also: Family, Housing, Colorado

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15 in 2015: Lambda Legal’s Year in Review

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By Lambda Legal

December 26, 2015

2015 was a historic year in the fight for equality for LGBT people and those living with HIV, and Lambda Legal led the fight in courts and communities across the country. Here are some of the highlights of Lambda Legal’s work this year:

See Also: ANTI-LGBT RULINGS, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice and Police Misconduct, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Fair Courts Project, Health Care Fairness, HIV, Housing, Immigration, LAWS AND AMENDMENTS, Marriage, RACIAL JUSTICE & LOW-INCOME ADVOCACY, Relationships and Family Protections, Seniors, Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, Youth in Out-of-Home Care

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Lambda Legal Launches “Know Your Rights” Hub for People Living With HIV

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By Lambda Legal

September 28, 2015

Today, Lambda Legal launched the newest section of its Know Your Rights information hub.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Criminal Justice, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Fair Courts Project, Health Care Fairness, HIV, Housing, Immigration

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Ask Lambda Legal – The Equality Act

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By Gregory R. Nevins

August 12, 2015

Following the introduction of the Equality Act in July, questions have arisen about just how the bill is designed to protect LGBT people and its potential impact on employers, businesses and religious entities.

See Also: Ask Lambda Legal, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Housing, Law & Policy Project, Marriage Family and Relationship Protections, Same-sex relationships, Transgender Rights

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The Equality Act Continues the March Toward Justice for All

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By Jennifer C. Pizer

July 23, 2015

Everything you need to know about the federal bill that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, credit, education and jury service.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Housing

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Lambda Legal Applauds Introduction of Federal Nondiscrimination Bill in Congress

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By Jennifer C. Pizer

July 23, 2015

Today Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Rhode Island Representative David Cicilline, together with lead co-sponsors Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), introduced the Equality Act, a bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, credit, education, and jury service.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Housing, Law & Policy Project, Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Same-sex relationships, Teens & Young Adults, Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, Youth in Out-of-Home Care

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Victory! Court Rules Landlord Discriminated Against LGBT Family

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Erasing LGBTQ People from the 2020 Census Isn't Just Wrong, It's Life-Threatening

by_gage_skidmore_5440392565_25abd8a695_o_-_edited.jpg

Ask Lambda Legal: What Are My Housing Rights as an LGBT Senior?

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Lambda Legal Sues Senior Housing Facility for Allowing Abuse of Lesbian Resident

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Lambda Legal Sues Boulder County Property Owner for Denying Housing to LGBT Family

smith-v-avanti-family.jpg

15 in 2015: Lambda Legal’s Year in Review

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Lambda Legal Launches “Know Your Rights” Hub for People Living With HIV

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Ask Lambda Legal – The Equality Act

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The Equality Act Continues the March Toward Justice for All

pizer_392.jpg

Lambda Legal Applauds Introduction of Federal Nondiscrimination Bill in Congress

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