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More Than 50,000 Speak Out Against North Carolina Pastor’s Plan to Kill LGBT People

More Than 50,000 Speak Out Against North Carolina Pastor’s Plan to Kill LGBT People

Americans are outraged by Pastor Charles Worley’s hate-filled remarks.

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Student Successfully Changes Transgender Policy at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Student Successfully Changes Transgender Policy at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

One student successfully changed the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s policies regarding bathroom use for...

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HRC at Long Beach Pride

HRC at Long Beach Pride

This past weekend, HRC was out in full force at one of the largest (and first) LGBT pride events in the country - Long...

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One Million Moms Claim Gay Comics will ‘Confuse’ and ‘Brainwash’ Kids

One Million Moms Claim Gay Comics will ‘Confuse’ and ‘Brainwash’ Kids

The anti-gay group says it's "ridiculous" that comic creators would present LGBT lifestyles as "normal and desirable."

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Another Federal Judge Finds DOMA Unconstitutional

Another Federal Judge Finds DOMA Unconstitutional

A federal judge in California has ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unjustly discriminates against same-sex...

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State Department Reports Detail Status of LGBT Human Rights Abroad

State Department Reports Detail Status of LGBT Human Rights Abroad

This morning, the State Department released its 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, documenting the status of...

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NC Town Condemns Pastor’s Plan to Kill LGBT People

NC Town Condemns Pastor’s Plan to Kill LGBT People

Maiden, NC, distances itself from Providence Road Baptist Church and Pastor Worley’s plan to kill off all LGBT people.... Read More »

A Call to Baptist Ministers

A Call to Baptist Ministers

How can one respond to Pastor Charles Worley of Providence Road Baptist Church in North Carolina?

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HRC.org Nominated for Top 10 Site of 2011 Award

HRC.org Nominated for Top 10 Site of 2011 Award

HRC is proud to announce its nomination as one of the Interactive Media Awards Top 10 Sites of 2011.

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Act Now: Tweet Your Outrage At Pastor’s Anti-LGBT Sermon

Act Now: Tweet Your Outrage At Pastor’s Anti-LGBT Sermon

North Carolina Pastor Charles Worley thinks LGBT people should be put behind electrified fences and left to die out. Tweet...

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First Fleet Week Since DADT Repeal Begins

First Fleet Week Since DADT Repeal Begins

This week servicemembers will celebrate the first Fleet Week since DADT repeal.

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