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FreeState’s annual Jazz Brunch is coming up again on Saturday, May 11th!  We have partnered with Haven Street Ballroom, a brand new venue, along with talented musicians, chefs, and other local Baltimore talent to ensure our...

FreeState Justice is an LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization that works statewide to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ Marylanders through legal services, policy advocacy, outreach, and education.  Our firm belief is that if laws, policies, and...

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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...

FreeState is excited to announce that we are seeking a new Staff Attorney & Pro Bono Coordinator to join our team! Interested? Click here to find out more information....Read More

Show your support for state ID modernization by reaching out to committee members in the Senate and House.  Their contact information is below.  If helpful, a sample script is available at the bottom of this post....

2019 Human Rights Campaign State Equality Index February, 1, 2019 Today our community has a reason to proud. Our actions over the past year here in Maryland were just recognized by the the Human Rights Campaign...

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...

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,...

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...