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Making the Case for Equality

Dozens of landmark legal cases, from 1973 to 2023, that drove transformative change from courtrooms to living rooms nationwide—all in one book.

For “Making the Case for Equality: 50 Years of Legal Milestones in LGBTQ History,” we opened our half-century of archives to create a coffee-table book commemorating our 50th anniversary. Dozens of legal cases that shaped the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV+ are presented alongside a collection of curated archival material and historical images, chronicling the history and vital mission of our organization.

Through lively, detailed text and fascinating historical and contemporary images, including rarely seen and never-published images from the Lambda Legal’s photo archive, this is the first book to celebrate and commemorate the societal impact of Lambda Legal’s landmark strides for the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

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About the Authors

 

Jennifer C. Pizer is Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the CEO for Lambda Legal. Since joining Lambda Legal’s staff in 1996, Jenny has been a leading national voice for ending discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in employment, education, health care, and family law including marriage, and against the use of religion and free speech rights to license discrimination.

Ellen Ann Andersen is an associate professor of political science and gender, sexuality, and women’s studies at the University of Vermont.

Roxane Gay is a bestselling writer, professor, and social commentator.