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We’re the oldest and largest legal organization fighting for #LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with #HIV. Learn more: lambdalegal.org
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The fight for human rights is ALL our fight. ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
 
Every LGBTQ+ person deserves to live in a world free from discrimination.  
 
This Human Rights Day, share this post to show your support for protecting the dignity & advancing the freedom of all LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV.
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Today, Lambda Legal attorneys appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to argue Anderson v. Crouch–a case challenging West Virginia’s exclusion of gender-affirming medical care for trans adults under the state’s Medicaid program.

Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/mv677y2m 
Quote from Lambda Legal Senior Counsel that reads: “The Fourth Circuit’s decision in Anderson was right the first time and is right today. We are asking the Fourth Circuit to reaffirm its earlier ruling and ensure that transgender adults in West Virginia can access the healthcare they need."
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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📰 NEWS: Attorneys challenging the military’s ban on enlistment of people living with HIV presented oral arguments in Wilkins v. Hegseth today before a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2upnnca7 
Graphic with blue background featuring a white text box titled “BREAKING NEWS” in large purple and black block letters. Below, the text reads: “Lambda Legal Urges Court to Affirm Ruling Striking Down Discriminatory Military HIV Ban.” Quote from Gregory Nevins, Lambda Legal Senior Counsel, that reads: “Today we asked the Fourth Circuit to uphold the district court’s decision declaring it unconstitutional and unlawful for the military to continue enforcing the last discriminatory policy barring people living with HIV from serving.
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Happy Pansexual Pride Day!

Pansexuality embraces attraction to people regardless of gender. By acknowledging and celebrating pansexual identities, we celebrate the power of love that transcends limitations society may impose. 🩷💛💙
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Across our nation’s courts and communities, Lambda Legal is standing up as the last line of defense between real human beings and harm.

But we don’t do it alone. Today only, your gift will be matched until we reach $50,000. Donate now and help us hold the line ➡️ tinyurl.com/3vzpbuey
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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For the first time since 1993, the Trump admin has issued instructions *not* to commemorate World AIDS Day.

Erasing our history won’t erase the epidemic. Silence = Death.

Today, however, Lambda Legal honors the ongoing fight for the rights and dignity of people living with HIV. ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Native history is LGBTQ+ history. 🏳️‍🌈 

This Native American Heritage Day, we recognize the contributions of Indigenous queer, trans, & Two-Spirit people—leaders, artists, & advocates who inspire us all. 

Let’s celebrate their stories, uplift their voices, & commit to protecting their rights.
Native history is LGBTQ+ history. Photos of twelve indigenous and LGBTQ+ individuals who have made a mark on history as leaders, artists, athletes, and advocates.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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We’re one week away from Giving Tuesday + you can have your gift matched early! Gifts made between now + midnight on 12/1 will be matched up dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000.
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A graphic with a blue background featuring a grid of portraits across the top and bottom. In the center, bold white text reads “ONE WEEK UNTIL GIVING TUESDAY.” The text integrates the Giving Tuesday heart-shaped logo integrated into the word “GIVING,” followed by the Lambda Legal logo.
November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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ICYMI: This week, we filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to uphold a district court ruling in APHA v. NIH and Massachusetts v. Kennedy. 🧵
Graphic with a “BREAKING NEWS” banner. Below white text on a dark blue overlay reads: “Lambda Legal Urges First Circuit to Affirm Ruling Invalidating NIH Directives Prohibiting Funding for LGBTQI+ Health Research.” In the background, a lab technician wearing gloves and a mask works with test tubes near a microscope. Graphic with white text on a dark blue background. Quote reads: “By decreeing that it will not fund research addressing the health needs of LGBTQI+ people, NIH turned its back on our community and ran afoul of its statutory obligations to fund research addressing health disparities of minority population as well as sexual and gender minorities. If a presidential administration can erase an entire field of study because it disapproves of the people being studied, then no community is safe, and no scientific field is secure.” Below the quote, the text reads: “Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, Lambda Legal Senior Counsel and Health Care Strategist.” The Lambda Legal logo appears in the bottom right corner.
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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TDOR is not just about remembrance.

It's a call to action to interrogate + dismantle oppressive systems that perpetuate this violence, which disproportionately impacts Black trans women. Today and every day, we recommit ourselves to fighting for a world in which all TGNCNBI people can thrive.
Graphic with three lit candles against a softly blurred background of stained-glass colors. Large white text reads ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’ and ‘Honoring Those We’ve Lost.’ The Lambda Legal logo appears at the bottom.
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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It's been 3 years since a mass shooting claimed the lives of 5 people at Club Q, the LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

We send our condolences to the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs, whose lives were forever changed by this horrific act of hate. ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Tune in today at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT for our 3rd annual webinar sharing our work to protect and advance transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, and intersex (TGNCNBI) rights.
 
Watch now: tinyurl.com/yf3rfrb5
2025 State of Trans Rights: A Live Webinar
Join us for our 3rd annual webinar on the state of transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, and intersex (TGNCNBI) rights —our event marking the close o...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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NEWS: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today issued a decision broadly affirming most of a decision holding Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois liable for its administration of discriminatory exclusions in self-funded plans.

Read our full statement: lambdalegal.org/newsroom/cp_...
White speech bubble on dark background. Headline reads “breaking news.” Subheadline reads “Court of Appeals Affirms Most of Decision Holding Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Liable for Exclusions in Self-Funded Plans”
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Trans youth’s access to health care, sports, & more are under attack. We're in court every day fighting back, & we don't do it alone.

Your support helps push for young trans people to have the power to make decisions about their own lives. 🏳️‍⚧️
 
Show your solidarity today: lambdalegal.org/allrise/
 
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Nine months into Trump’s second term and the federal courts are under serious threat from a slew of new anti-civil rights judges.  
 
Read our latest blog to learn why the harmful agenda of Trump’s judges matters for LGBTQ+ people, and what you can do to fight back.

➡️ tinyurl.com/yte66zxw
Purple background with text that reads, "Why the federal courts matter for LGBTQ+ people." Text that reads, "About 9.3% of the U.S. population now identifies as LGBTQ+. There are always cases about LGBTQ+ rights winding through the federal courts. The circuit and district courts hear many more cases than the Supreme Court and actually set precedent for whole regions of the country." Quote from Ethan Rice, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney, that reads, "Many of the judges and justices nominated and confirmed during the first Trump presidency have already shown their hostility to LGBTQ+ rights. Regrettably, there are more anti-LGBTQ+ judges who will be taking the bench soon."
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Join us 11/18 at 1 p.m. ET for our 3rd annual webinar sharing our work to protect & advance transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, & intersex (TGNCNBI) rights. 🏳️‍⚧️

Tune in as we break down fast-moving developments & share the info you need to stay empowered.

📅 RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
Speakers at Lambda Legal's State of Trans Rights Webinar are Sasha Buchert, Counsel and Nonbinary and Transgender Rights Project Director; CARL CHARLES, Senior Attorney; Alexandra Curd Staff Attorney; and Whit Washington Senior Attorney and Nonbinary and Transgender Rights Project. Webinar topics include: recent anti-trans executive actions and federal policy changes; updates on major litigation; updates on U.S. passport and identity document access; and state-level policies related to incarceration, criminalization, and health care.
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Trans Awareness Week honors & uplifts the trans community in a time when anti-trans bigotry & political attacks are on the rise. It’s more important than ever that we listen to, learn from, & show up with compassion for trans folks. 🏳️‍⚧️

Hear more trans people #SpeakOUT: lambdalegal.org/speak-out/
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Today, SCOTUS scheduled oral arguments for Jan. 13, 2026 in Lambda Legal and @aclu.org's case, B.P.J v. West Virginia, challenging a law that bars trans girls from participating on girl’s athletic teams. 
 
Learn more: tinyurl.com/dhn2em66 

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Oral Arguments Set: SCOTUS Will Hear Trans Teen’s Challenge to Athletic Ban on January 13, 2026 Quote from plaintiff, Becky Pepper-Jackson, that reads, "I’ve had my rights and my life debated by politicians who’ve never even met me but want to stop me from playing sports with my friends. I’m proud to stand up alongside my mom for what I believe and who I am." Quote from plaintiff's mother, Heather Jackson, that reads, "I'm so proud of Becky and the young woman she's becoming, one who is hardworking, kind, and a team player. My daughter and every transgender kid like her deserves the freedom to be themselves."
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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UPDATED RESOURCE: Practical Guidance for Same-Sex Couples and Parents 📖 

As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, we've put together guides to support you with safeguarding your family relationships.

Read the guides: tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f 
Screenshot of website featuring “Protecting LGBTQ+ Families and Identities” guide. Screenshot of website featuring "Beyond the Basics: Deeper Protections for LGBTQ+ Families” guide.
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We believe that everyone deserves the right to serve their country.
  
To all the veterans who are LGBTQ+ and/or living with HIV: we see you, we support you, and we thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Go "Beyond the Uniform" with trans service members and veterans: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-u... 
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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In our latest blog, Camilla Taylor, @lambdalegalclo.bsky.social details the decades-long fight for marriage equality, and what we need to do as a community to continue protecting the hard-won right. 
 
Read now: tinyurl.com/rpedppx6 
The Fight to Protect Marriage Equality Continues — And Needs All of Us to Rise Quote from Camilla Taylor that reads, "We knew our opponents would not simply give up and disappear after our [Obergefell] victory before the U.S. Supreme Court. Securing the freedom to marry and all it should guarantee would require more than a court decision, no matter how significant. It would require a community determined to live with pride and joy, and to defend what we have gained from the inevitable attacks. So, let’s take a day to celebrate Kim Davis’s long overdue descent into irrelevance. And then let’s brace ourselves for the tough fight ahead."
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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“The court’s decision reaffirms a simple fact: Equal protection of the law applies to all, not just some.” – Kevin Jennings, @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social via @washingtonpost.com
Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to landmark gay marriage ruling
The announcement indicates there is not an appetite among the high court’s conservative majority to revisit one of the court’s most significant decisions in recent years.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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In a victory for the LGBTQ+ community––and everyone who believes in our Constitution and the rule of law––the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that marriage equality is the law of the land.
 
Moments like this demand action from all of us. Help us protect equality today: lambdalegal.org/protectmarri...
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Join us 11/18 at 1 p.m. ET for our 3rd annual webinar on the state of trans rights. 🏳️‍⚧️

We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people.

RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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2 in every 100 people are intersex. Every time LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, intersex people’s healthcare, dignity and autonomy are at stake. 

This Intersex Day of Solidarity, join orgs like @interact.bsky.social in the fight for intersex rights. 💜💛 interactadvocates.org/get-involved/ 
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM