Media Outreach
The Human Rights Campaign has participated extensively in the public policy discussion and debate on America’s airwaves. HRC is often called upon by the media to frame issues affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, and to offer thoughtful commentary on the news of the day. Whether it’s offering a comment on the importance of marriage equality or guiding writers and producers through the complicated questions surrounding workplace fairness for GLBT employees, HRC is always ready and willing to serve as an expert witness on the topics that impact GLBT and straight-supportive Americans.
For decades, HRC has been a go-to resource for TV news, magazines, newspapers and radio shows on GLBT issues. HRC spokespeople have appeared on every major TV network, as well as cable news channels including CNN and Fox News. They’ve also been quoted everywhere from The New York Times and Fortune magazine to small-town papers across the country. HRC also works extensively with the GLBT media and with non-traditional press outlets, including blogs and other online media.
HRC also produces its own weekly radio show and daily webcast, as well as frequent public service announcements and advertisements. Every Monday, listeners tune in to “The Agenda with Joe Solmonese,” an original show covering GLBT issues and starring HRC President Joe Solmonese, broadcast live on XM Satellite Radio. In addition, each weekday morning, HRC’s daily webcast, “Equally Speaking,” keeps viewers updated on the day’s GLBT news. Plus, HRC’s many public service announcements, which have appeared in print and online and in radio and television broadcasts, have addressed such key topics as hate crimes, marriage equality, coming out and workplace discrimination.