Gender-Affirming Care is a human right!
With the Trans Health Equity Act introduced in the Maryland Legislature, FSJ hopes to highlight just how essential this bill is to improve the quality of life for trans communities throughout the...
View ArticleSunset Soirée Tickets Are On Sale Now!
The Sunset SoiréeCome kick off the Pride season with FreeState Justice at the Sunset Soirée, a night of dinner and dancing on Friday, May 12th, from 6:00-11:00pm at the American Visionary Art Museum!...
View ArticleThe Trans Health Equity Act has passed in the Maryland Senate!
Yesterday, it was announced that the Trans Health Equity Act had passed in the Maryland Senate and was heading to the Governor’s desk for review. This is monumental progress for such an important bill....
View ArticleFreeState Justice’s First Annual Sunset Soirée
A Message from FreeState Justice Executive Director, Phillip Westry Hello, On behalf of FreeState Justice, I would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone who made last week’s Sunset Soirée...
View ArticleResponse to the anti-LGBTQIA+ incident faced by the Light Street Presbyterian...
On Sunday, May 7th, the Pride flag was torn down from the Light Street Presbyterian Church in the Maryland neighborhood of Federal Hill. The Light Street Presbyterian Church has worked to create an...
View ArticleSafeguarding Trans Rights Through a Storm of Anti-Trans Legislation
The current legal landscape of pro- and anti-trans legislation in the United States is deeply troubling. Since the beginning of 2023, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has cataloged nearly...
View ArticleAdvocacy organizations throughout Maryland stand with Caroline Pride.
This past week, a member of the advocacy organization Caroline Pride attended a Caroline County Commissioner’s meeting to question why – for the first time in two years – the Commissioner’s Office...
View ArticleFreeState Justice Responds to the 303 Creative Case Ruling
Today, FreeState Justice is deeply saddened and angered by the Supreme Court’s anti-LGBTQIA+ ruling in 303 Creative v Elenis. The Court ruled in favor of a website designer who sought an exemption...
View ArticleSafeguarding Trans Rights through a Storm of Anti-Trans Legislation
The current legal landscape of pro- and anti-trans legislation in the United States is deeply troubling. Since the beginning of 2023, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has cataloged nearly 500...
View ArticleAnnouncing the 2023 FreeState Justice Annual Report
This year has been eventful for our organization and LGBTQ+ Marylanders. From helping pass inclusive legislation to providing more pro bono legal aid than ever, I am so proud of the FSJ staff for...
View ArticleRemembering Meghan Riley Lewis
FreeState Justice offers its sympathies to the loved ones of Meghan Riley Lewis, a proud transgender woman and fierce advocate who was murdered last week in Maryland. Meghan was a beacon of hope for...
View ArticleHow To: Sign Up for the Maryland General Assembly Website
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View ArticleHow To: Submit Testimony in the Maryland General Assembly
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View ArticleHow to Track a Bill
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View ArticleFSJ’s 2024 Legislation Tracker is LIVE!
Stay informed so you can effectively use your voice to make a difference in this legislative session! Tracking bills gives you important information about what the bills do and when you can provide...
View ArticleFreeState Justice Remembers Nex Benedict
FreeState Justice mourns and remembers Nex Benedict, a non-binary teen who passed away earlier this month after suffering a hate crime at their Oklahoma school. Nex was 16 years old and a bright light...
View ArticleFreeState Justice Board of Directors Handbook
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View ArticleFreeState Justice is Seeking a Strategic Plan Consultant!
FreeState Justice is seeking a strategic plan consultant to assist with our advocacy. This request for proposal (RFP), which you can read below, seeks proposals from qualified consultants to obtain...
View ArticleSAVE THE DATE! FreeState Justice is Excited to Announce the 2024 Sunset Soirée!
Get ready for good drinks, great food, and excellent performances! This year’s Sunset Soirée kicks off FSJ’s Pride season and gives Marylanders a chance to enjoy one another’s company while learning...
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