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“No Name-Calling Week” Takes on Bullying

“No Name-Calling Week” Takes on Bullying

January 23rd, kicked off the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network’s annual No Name-Calling Week. No Name-Calling Week...

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Civil Rights Participant Responds to Gov. Christie

Civil Rights Participant Responds to Gov. Christie

I am disappointed that Governor Christie, a Republican whose party claims such allegiance to Constitution-granted values,...

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Dennis Shepard Testifies Against TN’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Dennis Shepard Testifies Against TN’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Dennis Shepard  - father of Matthew Shepard - is taking a stand against the recent slew of anti-LGBT legislation passing...

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Share Your Love

Share Your Love

This Valentine's Day, HRC invites you to share your photo. Share your story. Share your love.

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Put Virginia’s Children First

Put Virginia’s Children First

Adoption is once again in the spotlight in Virginia.  If you remember, last year the Virginia State Board of Social...

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Washington Senate Committee Advances Marriage Equality Bill

Washington Senate Committee Advances Marriage Equality Bill

The Washington State Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations and Elections voted to approve SB 6239, a...

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A Response to Gov. Christie’s Remarks Regarding Marriage Equality Vote

A Response to Gov. Christie’s Remarks Regarding Marriage Equality Vote

New Jersey religious leader responds to Governor Christie's comparison of putting marriage equality up for a vote to lives...

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Final Stretch: Send Suzanne Bonamici to Congress!

Final Stretch: Send Suzanne Bonamici to Congress!

Here in Oregon, we are in the final week of a quick, but important, special election to fill the congressional seat that...

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Pro-Equality Countries See Tourism Boost

Pro-Equality Countries See Tourism Boost

LGBT tourism is on the rise, and that’s good news for countries with marriage equality on the books.

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OutServe Announces Summit for LGBT Military Families

OutServe Announces Summit for LGBT Military Families

Two-day conference to offer resources and support pathways for LGBT service members and their families.

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Marriage Equality in Maine Headed to the Ballot

Marriage Equality in Maine Headed to the Ballot

Marriage equality coalition gathers unprecedented 105,000+ signatures from Maine voters.

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