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  LGBTQ+ Youth Resource Guide for Maryland

  FreeState is proud to share the release of its 2015 LGBTQ+ Youth Resource Guide for Maryland! For more information, click here....Read More

  January 12, 2015 4178 0
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  Call on Governor Hogan to Protect Our Youth!

  Maryland is very close to banning the discredited and harmful practice of conversion therapy on minors! This legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed S.B.1028, the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.  The bill now heads to...

  April 13, 2018 403 0
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  2018 Legislative Session Debrief

  LGBTQ+ voices were heard in Annapolis this year.  Due to the hard work of advocates, partner organizations, and legislators, our community claimed two large victories in the 2018 General Assembly session. With the passage of the...

  April 13, 2018 247 0
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  Join FreeState for Jazz Brunch!

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  April 6, 2018 55 0
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  Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy Heads to Governor’s Desk

  (L to R) HRC Legislative Counsel Xavier Persad, Delegate Anne Kaiser, Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Mary Washington, Delegate Bonnie Cullison, Senator Rich Madaleno, FreeState Justice Executive Director Mark Procopio Today, legislation protecting LGBTQ...

  April 4, 2018 1946 0
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  Action Alert: Tell the House of Delegates to ban conversion therapy in Maryland!

  Yesterday, the Maryland State Senate passed a bill that would ban the discredited and harmful practice of conversion therapy in our state. The bill now goes to the Maryland House of Delegates for consideration.  If passed,...

  March 29, 2018 600 0
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  Federal Court Rules Maryland Transgender Teen’s Bathroom and Locker Room Access is Protected by Law

  The United States District Court for the District of Maryland ruled yesterday that transgender students’ right to use the restroom and locker rooms in alignment with their gender identity is protected by federal and state law....

  March 13, 2018 6082 0
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  FreeState Justice Summer 2018 Internship Opportunities!

  FreeState Justice is excited to announce our Summer 2018 internship opportunities! We will be offering a Communications and Development internship and a Non-profit Management internship. Details and qualifications can be found on our internship page. Any...

  February 28, 2018 281 0