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January 13, 2021
MD 2021 Legislative Session Starts Wednesday, January 31 2021
Ways to get involved and stay informed
December 9, 2020
Human Rights Campaign 2020 Municipal Equality Index Report
FreeState reflects on Maryland municipality LGBTQ equality scores and our upcoming 2021 legislative session
November 20, 2020
The Meaning of this Year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance
A self-reflection by Ezra Halstead, Director of Education and Outreach
November 4, 2020
Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
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October 16, 2020
FreeState Justice is looking for new talent!
FreeState Justice is looking for new talent! If you are interested in supporting our efforts to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+...
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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
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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....
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MD 2021 Legislative Session Starts Wednesday, January 31 2021
The 2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session begins today! We want to share a few ways to get involved and stay informed as we fight for LGBTQIA+ policies this legislative session: Join FreeState Justice for a...
January 13, 2021
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Human Rights Campaign 2020 Municipal Equality Index Report
FreeState Justice is proud to serve LGBTQ people across the state of Maryland. Despite an abbreviated legislative session in 2020 due to COVID-19, our collective efforts contributed to the passing of five bills, such as legislation...
December 9, 2020
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The Meaning of this Year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance
This time of year is always tough for me, and each year feels like it compounds with the previous. 2020, though, really seemed to outdo itself, with the whole global pandemic and all. I’ve really had...
November 20, 2020
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Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
With votes still being counted in the 2020 election, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case that could determine the extent to which organizations can use religious freedom protections to discrimination against LGBTQ+...
November 4, 2020
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FreeState Justice is looking for new talent!
FreeState Justice is looking for new talent! If you are interested in supporting our efforts to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ Marylanders, please consider volunteering to join one of our committees. FreeState Justice advocates for LGBTQIA+ equity...
October 16, 2020
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Join us for a virtual Jazz Brunch!
Please join us virtually for the FreeState Justice annual Jazz Brunch! FreeState Justice is Maryland’s leading lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/ally (LGBTQIA+) social justice organization working to advance equity and justice for our community. We...
September 3, 2020
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Campaign for LGBTQIA+ Equity
FreeState Justice is excited to publicly launch our Growth Campaign: the Campaign for LGBTQIA+ Equity – a $1.1 million fundraising campaign to expand our impact and make Maryland a national leader in advancing LGBTQIA+ rights! While...
August 11, 2020
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