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  News & Events

  Needs Assessment Reveals Five Most-Pressing Issues Facing LGBTQ Marylanders

  Needs Assessment Reveals Five Most-Pressing Issues Facing LGBTQ Marylanders February 13, 2019 Free State Justice today announced the findings of the first-ever known statewide effort to collect data on the resiliencies and needs of Maryland’s LGBTQ community...

  February 12, 2019 1676 0
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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 6275 0
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  FreeState Justice Intake Open

  FreeState Justice intake is now open for the following legal matters: Name Change Gender Marker Change Employment Discrimination* *If accepted, your employment discrimination matter will be assigned to a member of our pro bono attorney network....

  January 23, 2020 45 0
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  Call to Action

  Join FreeState Justice for our 2020 Lobby Day

  Join FreeState Justice for a lobbying day in Annapolis, to speak directly with legislators to make sure we have their full support for equality, equity, and justice in Maryland. Thursday, January 30 from 9:30 am to...

  January 14, 2020 194 0
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  News & Events

  Save the Date! Jazz Brunch 2020

  SAVE THE DATE! Join FreeState Justice for a champagne brunch and music and support the work ahead. Come celebrate the victories and contributions of the LGBTQ community in our state. Saturday, May 2, 2020 Bar Vasquez,...

  December 17, 2019 206 0
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  News & Events

  Maryland Jurisdictions See Gains in 2019 Municipal Equality Report

  The Human Rights Campaign has released its 2019 Municipal Equality Report. This report evaluates the inclusivity and equity of laws, policies, and services to LGBTQ people. It evaluates cities and metro areas across the country, including...

  November 20, 2019 391 0
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  Events

  Freedom: An Evening of LGBTQ Storytelling

  What does it mean to be free? FreeState Justice is proud to present 8 powerhouse LGBTQ storytellers giving us their takes on the theme FREEDOM. Some will make you laugh, some will touch your heart, all...

  October 11, 2019 1441 0
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  News & Events

  “X” Markers Coming to Maryland Licenses, But Real ID Switchover Could Cause Headaches

  As of October 1, 2019, Marylanders will be able to choose the gender on their driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards without providing a court order or other documentation, and, in a first for the state,...

  September 27, 2019 1361 0
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  News & Events

  Youth Equality Alliance 2019 Year in Review

  Download our 2019 Annual Update. WHO WE ARE Formed in 2013, the Youth Equality Alliance (YEA) is a statewide coalition of organizations, advocates and activists dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...

  August 16, 2019 531 0