Mary Bonauto, GLAD & gay marriage

Before there was GLAAD, there was Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD). Their genius attorney -- and I don't use that term loosely, she won a MacArthur "genius" award last year -- Mary Bonauto will be arguing the gay marriage case before the Supreme Court next week.

Here's a little editorial background that will keep things in perspective before HRC shows up with their posters and the notion that they were intimately involved in any of this. Bonauto's presence is incredibly exciting.

On the Edge of History for Same Sex Marriage

Thanks for posting this, Namo!

We love Mary Bonauto--and all the coalitions of activists and agencies she so graciously gives credit to.

Happy to provide it. Share the info with others. GLAD is an organization that gets things done and deserves support.

You mean way back on page one? Oh wait. This is page one. You mean the post six above yours? I wrote that. I know very well how long GLAD has existed. But as any reader who reads a thread can see, not everybody does know about it. I'm glad you do. Meanwhile, I think it's good to let people know about agencies that really do the work the HRC takes credit for. Especially well meaning straight allies who might want to give money to someplace that is obviously effective, but only obvious to people who know where to look. Hope that clarifies my intentions.

Many people confuse GLAD with GLAAD.

I just want to echo Namo and say what a wonderful organization GLAD is. I met a few of their attorneys at a conference, and I simply admire their work.

Also, although GLAD may have been around for decades, not everyone knows them. It's not wise to assume everyone knows something you do because even the most passionate activists may not have had the same exposure or experiences as you do.

My bad, you are absolutely correct. Not everyone is aware of GLAD's vital contribution to the community and they should be. Mary has done more for marriage equality than anyone else I can think of and there are ubdoubtedly younger people who aren't aware of her trail blazing contributions. She and GLAD deserve being championed.