http://www.glad.org/30years en-us Copyright GLAD 1978-2008, except where otherwise noted. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST Monthly podcasts highlighting GLAD's work over the decades. GLAD 2008 is GLAD's 30th anniversary. On the 15th of each month, GLAD will publish a podcast highlighting its work on different issues over the past thirty years. Stories from thirty years in the fight for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights. Published on the 15th of each month by Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD). glad,lgbt,law,impact,litigation,boston,gay,lesbian,bisexual,transgender no Copyright GLAD 1978-2008, except where otherwise noted. All Rights Reserved.glad,lgbt,law,impact,litigation,boston,gay,lesbian,bisexual,transgenderSociety & Culture/Historyrbendor@glad.orgGLADhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ December edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. GLAD fought successfully in 2001 on behalf of two HIV+ people denied coverage for needed liver transplants.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/AgXaqC329AI" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/dunn.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST GLAD GLAD fought successfully in 2001 on behalf of two HIV+ people denied coverage for needed liver transplants. Belynda Dunn was denied insurance coverage for a needed liver transplant because she had HIV. GLAD fought successfully on her behalf, arguing that HIV status cannot be used to deny healthcare. 15:49 HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, Belynda Dunn, Mayor Menino, Larry Kessler, Bennett Klein, AIDS Action Committee, Life Fund, transplant, health care, insurance rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/AgXaqC329AI/dunn.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/dunn.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/dunn.mp3 November edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. GLAD's 2003 Goodridge victory made MA the first state to recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/DVzVxqj7qZk" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goodridge.mp3 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST GLAD GLAD's 2003 Goodridge victory made MA the first state to recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples. GLAD is on the forefront of the struggle for marriage equality, winning substantial victories in Vermont (1999), Massachusetts (2003), and Connecticut (2008). GLAD's 2003 Goodridge victory made Massachusetts the first state to recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples. 14:39 gay, lesbian, marriage, family, equality, Massachusetts, same-sex couples, Goodridge, Kerrigan, Connecticut, Vermont, Baker, civil union, civil rights, dignity, respect rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/DVzVxqj7qZk/goodridge.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goodridge.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goodridge.mp3 October edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. GLAD fought in 1985 on behalf of two men whose foster children were removed from their home simply because they were gay.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/x9VaQmhiqwg" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/babets.mp3 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST GLAD GLAD fought in 1985 on behalf of two men whose foster children were removed from their home simply because they were gay. In 1985, Don Babets and David Jean became the center of a media frenzy and reluctant pioneers in advancing the rights of gay parents. Two foster children were removed from their care after a story appeared about the family in The Boston Globe. Though the children were never returned to the Babets-Jean home, their suit resulted in changes in policy, focusing on the best interests of the children rather than the sexual orientation of the parents. 16:44 GLAD, gay, lesbian, foster care, child, children, family, equality, Massachusetts, Dukakis, executive privilege rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/x9VaQmhiqwg/babets.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/babets.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/babets.mp3 September edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. GLAD helped Nancy Walsh fight for recognition of her 12-year relationship with Carol Flyzik, who died on Flight 11 on September 11, 2001.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/7OeRped6K0w" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/walsh.mp3 Tue, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST GLAD GLAD helped Nancy Walsh fight for recognition of her 12-year relationship with Carol Flyzik, who died on Flight 11 on September 11, 2001. Even at times of overwhelming national tragedy, gay people can be treated unfairly. On September 11, 2001, Nancy Walsh of New Hampshire lost her partner, Carol Flyzik, on Flight 11. GLAD applied for and won for Nancy compensation from the federal September 11 Victim Compensation Fund, and also assisted Nancy as she sought Carol's death certificate, and dealt with probate issues. 18:22 GLAD, gay, lesbian, 9-11, september 11, relationship recognition, family, legal, civil, rights, New Hampshire rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/7OeRped6K0w/walsh.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/walsh.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/walsh.mp3 August edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. GLAD won for transgender middle-schooler Trina Harrington the right to wear female clothing to school.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/QeoSjj7AL0k" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/not-in-my-school.mp3 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:06:30 EST GLAD Trina Harrington, a middle-school student in Brockton, MA, won the right to dress as she chose. This landmark ruling was the first reported decision ever in a case brought by a transgender student. Trina Harrington was a middle-school student in Brockton, MA. Though born male, she experienced herself as female and wore female clothing to school -- over the objection of her school's principal. With the assistance of GLAD, Trina won the right to dress as she chose. This landmark ruling was the first reported decision ever in a case brought by a transgender student. 16:08 GLAD, transgender, trina, harrington, brockton rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/QeoSjj7AL0k/not-in-my-school.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/not-in-my-school.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/not-in-my-school.mp3 July edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. GLAD represented Lucas Rosa, a transgender person who was told when applying for a bank loan to go home and change clothing to appear more masculine. In a precedent-setting decision, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit said that sex discrimination laws apply when individuals are discriminated against because of their failure to conform to gender stereotypes of how men and women are supposed to look and act.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/vksA6qaHwBk" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/rosa.mp3 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:06:30 EST GLAD GLAD represented Lucas Rosa, a transgender person who was told when applying for a bank loan to go home and change clothing to appear more masculine, in this precedent-setting case. GLAD represented Lucas Rosa, a transgender person who was told when applying for a bank loan to go home and change clothing to appear more masculine, in this precedent-setting case. 16:10 GLAD, transgender, credit, equality, sex discrimination, bank, sex stereotyping rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/vksA6qaHwBk/rosa.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/rosa.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/rosa.mp3 June edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. Like many high school seniors in May of 1980, Aaron Fricke was making plans to go to his prom in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Because he wanted to bring a male date, the school said no. With GLAD's assistance, Aaron sued -- and won. At a time when few gay high school students had the courage to be out, this case was a milestone. Aaron and attorney John Ward tell the story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/uAja0fgSjgQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/tuxedoesfortwo.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST GLAD In 1980, RI Aaron Fricke made plans to go to his prom. Because he wanted to bring a male date, his school said no. With GLAD's help, Aaron sued, and won. At a time when few gay high school students had the courage to be out, this case was a milestone. In 1980, RI Aaron Fricke made plans to go to his prom. Because he wanted to bring a male date, his school said no. With GLAD's help, Aaron sued, and won. At a time when few gay high school students had the courage to be out, this case was a milestone. 17:50 GLAD, gay, lesbian, youth, student, prom, high school, Rhode Island, 1980, dance, dancing rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/uAja0fgSjgQ/tuxedoesfortwo.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/tuxedoesfortwo.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/tuxedoesfortwo.mp3 May edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. In GLAD's 1993 case, Adoption of Susan and a companion case, Adoption of Tammy, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the unmarried partner of a child's biological parent can adopt the child and become a second legal parent without the biological parent giving up his or her rights. Susan plaintiffs Maureen Brodoff and Ellen Wade describe their fight to ensure their four-year-old daughter, Kate, had the protection of a legal relationship to both her moms, and attorney Mary Bonauto talks about securing rights for LGBT parents.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/OSW9N3NWzdU" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/adoptionofsusan.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 11:00:00 EST GLAD GLAD plaintiff's Maureen Brodoff and Ellen Wade describe their fight in 1993 to ensure their four-year-old daughter, Kate, had the protection of a legal relationship to both her moms. GLAD plaintiff's Maureen Brodoff and Ellen Wade describe their fight in 1993 to ensure their four-year-old daughter, Kate, had the protection of a legal relationship to both her moms. 18:31 lesbian, gay, LGBT, parenting, adoption, family, equality, legal, history, civil rights, protection rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/OSW9N3NWzdU/adoptionofsusan.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/adoptionofsusan.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/adoptionofsusan.mp3 April edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. When Dr. Randon Bragdon of Bangor, Maine refused dental care to Sidney Abbott in 1994 because she had HIV, his attitude reflected widespread fear and misinformation about the disease. GLAD represented Sidney, suing and ultimately winning at the U.S. Supreme Court. The landmark victory established that people with HIV are protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/w4MYNJvkBFQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/bragdonpodcast.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EST GLAD Sidney Abbott and Attorney Ben Klein describe GLAD's landmark Supreme Court victory establishing that people with HIV are protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sidney Abbott and Attorney Ben Klein describe GLAD's landmark Supreme Court victory establishing that people with HIV are protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 22:10 HIV, AIDS, ADA, disability, dentistry, Supreme Court, law, gay, lesbian, discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Maine rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/w4MYNJvkBFQ/bragdonpodcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/bragdonpodcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/bragdonpodcast.mp3 March edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. The story of GLIB's fight in the mid-90's to march in South Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/7VPu8tMP1b4" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/stpatspodcast.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:00:00 EST GLAD The story of GLIB's fight in the mid-90's to march in South Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The story of GLIB's fight in the mid-90's to march in South Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. 20:12 GLAD, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, GLIB, Irish, Saint Patrick's Day, parade, south Boston, LGBT rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/7VPu8tMP1b4/stpatspodcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/stpatspodcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/stpatspodcast.mp3 February edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. David Knapp, now 81, was expelled from the Boy Scouts after a lifetime of scouting and service when the organization "discovered" he was gay. In the late 1990's, lawsuits all over the country challenged the Boy Scouts' discrimination against gay men and youth. GLAD engaged in one of the few successful suits, Boy Scouts of America v. Wyman in Connecticut, in which the Scouts were barred from a state employee fund-raising campaign because their anti-gay policy violates the state's non-discrimination law. Morally Clean and Straight features interviews with David Knapp and GLAD senior attorney Jennifer Levi.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/XOYRLKXGvKI" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/glad_bsa_podcast.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST GLAD David Knapp, now 81, was expelled from the Boy Scouts after a lifetime of service when they learned he was gay. In the late 1990's, lawsuits across the country challenged the Boy Scouts' anti-gay policy; GLAD had one of the few successful suits in 2000. David Knapp, now 81, was expelled from the Boy Scouts after a lifetime of service when they learned he was gay. In the late 1990's, lawsuits across the country challenged the Boy Scouts' anti-gay policy; GLAD had one of the few successful suits in 2000. 22:46 GLAD, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Boy Scouts, scout, Wyman, lgbt, glbt, Connecticut rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/XOYRLKXGvKI/glad_bsa_podcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/glad_bsa_podcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/glad_bsa_podcast.mp3 January edition of the GLAD 30th Anniversary Podcast. In 1978, in the midst of a national wave of anti-gay sentiment spurred on by orange juice spokeswoman Anita Bryant, the gay community's response to police entrapment in the bathrooms of the Boston Public Library led to the founding of a gay and lesbian legal rights organization.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~4/JFSTbcOKQ9Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/glad_bpl_podcast.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST GLAD In 1978, in the midst of a national wave of anti-gay sentiment spurred on by Anita Bryant, the gay community's response to police entrapment at the Boston Public Library led to the founding of a gay legal rights organization. In 1978, in the midst of a national wave of anti-gay sentiment spurred on by Anita Bryant, the gay community's response to police entrapment at the Boston Public Library led to the founding of a gay legal rights organization. 18:39 GLAD, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, entrapment, LGBT, BPL, Anita Bryant, library, sex, police rbendor@glad.org (GLAD)nohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Glad30thAnniversaryPodcasts/~3/JFSTbcOKQ9Q/glad_bpl_podcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/glad_bpl_podcast.mp3http://glad-media.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/glad_bpl_podcast.mp3 GLADnonadultMonthly podcasts highlighting GLAD's work over the decades.