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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 5003 0
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  Lobby Day 2019

  Lobby Day in Annapolis Join FreeState Justice for our annual lobbying day at the State House in Annapolis. Come speak directly with legislators to make sure we have their full support for equality, equity, and justice...

  January 17, 2019 9 0
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  Events

  Save the Date!

  2019 Events – Mark Your Calendars! More details and tickets coming soon. Ice Ball – March 10, 2019 Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink | Baltimore, MD Jazz Brunch – May 11, 2019 Haven Street Ballroom | Baltimore,...

  January 17, 2019 9 0
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  School Policies for LGBTQ Students

  Advocates for LGBTQ equality around Maryland understand the unique challenges that LGBTQ students may face in schools due to discrimination and stigma, and recognize the necessity of a policy that addresses these problems beyond the generic...

  December 18, 2018 187 0
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  FreeState Justice, Lambda Legal Lead Amicus Brief Filing Supporting the Constitutionality of Conviction in Workplace Hate Crimes Case

  Today, FreeState Justice announced an amicus brief effort in support of the constitutionality of a federal hate crimes conviction of a defendant who brutally assaulted his coworker because of his perception of his coworker’s sexual orientation....

  December 10, 2018 239 0
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  FreeState Testifies Before the Kirwan Commission

  At the November 29 hearing of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, also known as the Kirwan Commission, FreeState Justice’s Executive Director testified for the inclusion of the needs of LGBTQ students in the...

  November 29, 2018 328 0
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  You Spoke, We Listened!

  You spoke, we listened! Check out what issues matter to #LGBTQ Marylanders and help us prioritize by participating in our Virtual Issues Assembly! We spoke to over 100 LGBTQ Marylanders to find out what issues matter...

  November 29, 2018 209 0
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  Giving Tuesday

  Today, #GivingTuesday, is the first day of the worldwide giving season. Giving to FreeState Justice today prepares us to help even more LGBTQ Marylanders in need next year. In 2019, FreeState Justice will keep providing legal...

  November 26, 2018 163 0