October 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Love and Resilience: The Evolving Story of LGBTQ+ Rights in AmericaIt's crucial to reflect on the journey of the LGBTQ+ community—a history marked by profound progress and enduring challenges. From the shadows of discrimination to the bright lights of equality, this community has navigated a path defined by resilience, courage and the unwavering pursuit of justice.
By Angela D. Giampolo
7 minute read
September 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Gay/Trans Panic Defense: Confronting a Legacy of Prejudice in the CourtroomIn courtrooms across America, the "gay/trans panic defense" has long undermined justice for LGBTQ+ individuals. This controversial strategy allows defendants to justify violence against LGBTQ+ people by claiming that the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity provoked their aggression.
By Angela D. Giampolo
6 minute read
June 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
'Doe v. Ladapo': Historic Victory for Transgender RightsBy exposing the lack of scientific basis and the discriminatory intent behind these legislative efforts, the ruling in Doe v. Ladapo sends a powerful message to lawmakers across the country that attempts to undermine the rights of transgender individuals will not go unchallenged.
By Angela D. Giampolo
7 minute read
June 11, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
How to Navigate and Respond to Government Alerts on Attending Pride Events in the US, AbroadThese alerts, while prioritizing safety, evoke painful memories of past attacks and heighten anxieties about the ongoing threats faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
By Angela D. Giampolo
5 minute read
June 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Surge of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills and How We Can Protect OurselvesThere has been an unprecedented upsurge of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced across the United States, causing significant alarm in our community. These bills affect every sector of our lives, from schools to our homes, the workplace, sports, and health care.
By Angela D. Giampolo
7 minute read
January 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
2023: A Landmark Year in LGBTQ+ Rights—Legal Triumphs and Political ChallengesAs we look toward 2024, we do so with renewed optimism, carrying forward the lessons and victories of the past year, ready to build a more inclusive and equitable society.
By Angela D. Giampolo
8 minute read
January 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Supreme Court of Russia Holds the LGBTQ Movement Is ExtremistThe Russian Supreme Court's ruling recognizes as "extremist" an undefined "international public LGBT movement." This phrase appears to target not an established group or initiative, but any activism in defense of the human rights of LGBTQ+ people or even any public association with the LGBTQ+ community.
By Angela D. Giampolo
7 minute read
October 25, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Drag Queens in Murfreesboro Are Free to Perform—At Least for NowThe federal judge's decision to grant a temporary injunction against Murfreesboro's drag performance ordinance has set the stage for a legal battle of profound significance.
By Angela D. Giampolo
5 minute read
October 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Harmful Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Education LawsBeyond the psychological toll, the laws undermine students' ability to express their congruent selves. Having their identities and experiences go unacknowledged in the classroom and the curriculum can be profoundly damaging to LGBTQ+ children and it not only affects their emotional well-being but also their overall developmental and academic success.
By Angela D. Giampolo
7 minute read
July 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Evolution of Pride—From Riot to ParadeWith over 550-plus anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced this year alone, the LGBTQ+ community is experiencing unprecedented discrimination and harassment from the very governments meant to protect and serve them.
By Angela D. Giampolo
5 minute read