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Happy Veteran’s Day to All Vets! To Our Transgender Service Members, We See You and Support You

On Veteran’s Day we wish to thank every member of the forces for their sacrifice and commitment to our country. A career in the military...

One Week Ago: Supreme Court Considers Federal Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees

On October 8, 2019, three momentous cases were argued in the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) that every American should care...

Tomorrow! SCOTUS Decides The Fate Of LGBTQ Folks

Tomorrow, October 8th, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on three separate LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination...

Let's Pass the ERA! We Need it Now More Than Ever

"If I could choose an amendment to add to the Constitution, it would be the Equal Rights Amendment. I think we have achieved that through...

Women’s Equality Day: Celebrate And Remember The Need For Intersectional Feminist Movements

You’ve likely seen mentions of Women’s Equality Day (WED) on your social media and in your email today. You’re not alone if you’ve...

Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating While Remembering the Need for Intersectional Feminist Movements

"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them." - Ida B. Wells The passage of the 19th Amendment, August 26th, 1920,...

New Legislation Scores Serious Points for Combating Pay Inequities - GOAL NY!

Pay equality has been the talk of the town recently, but it is no secret that women earn less than men across most, if not all,...

New York's New Legislation Removes Significant Barriers for Victims of Sexual Harassment

On Monday, Governor Cuomo signed a set of amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), providing stronger protections for...

New York Passes Sexual Harassment Bills Showcasing the Structural Changes We Need After #MeToo

In June, the New York State Legislature passed a set of amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law, providing stronger protections...

Celebrating Stonewall: A Look at the LGBTQIA+ Movement in 1969 and Today

It is well known that transgender and gender non-conforming people of color were essential to the Stonewall Riots on June 28th, 1969....

100+ Groups Launch “PowHer the Vote” To Magnify Women’s Voices & Votes in 2018 Election

The Tides Are Turning: Second and Seventh Circuits Rule Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation i

Life Imitating Art for GELC Client Leo Davis in "A Kid Like Jake"

Can We Have Our Cake and Eat It Too? Anti-Gay Baker Wins, But It’s Not a Loss for the LGBTQ Communit

Here’s to the Mothers! A Brief Review of Protections for Women in the Workplace

NYC Council Passes Robust Anti-Sexual Harassment Bills to Protect NYC Workers

Not-So-Equal Pay Day

This Halloween New York City Gives Women Treats Over Tricks

GELC Files Gender Discrimination Suit Against NYC Department of Education

GELC Vows to Fight for the Rights of LGBTQ Workers and Service Members

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