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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 4293 0
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  Governor Hogan Signs Conversion Therapy Ban and Ending Youth Homelessness Act Into Law

  ANNAPOLIS — Today, FreeState Justice, Maryland’s LGBTQ advocate, claimed victory as Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed into law SB 1028 and SB 1218 – two critical pieces of legislation protecting LGBTQ youth.  SB 1028 protects LGBTQ youth...

  May 15, 2018 998 0
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  Victories and Celebrations

  At today’s bill signing ceremony, Governor Hogan joined the General Assembly in supporting LGBTQ+ youth across Maryland by signing into law the Ending Youth Homelessness Act and a statewide ban on the debunked and harmful practice...

  May 14, 2018 1023 0
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  Volunteer at Pride

  Pride season is soon upon us! FreeState Justice is looking for volunteers for pride across Maryland – and there are many events to choose from. Our volunteer sign up page is open. We would appreciate your...

  May 14, 2018 53 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 517 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 369 0
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  Join FreeState for Jazz Brunch!

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  April 6, 2018 186 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 2168 0