Safe Bathrooms for Everyone – Including Transgender People
August 4, 2009
Opponents of non-discrimination protections for transgender people are quick to raise the red herring of sexual predators hanging out in the restroom – as if making sure transgender people can safely use a restroom somehow negates all the other laws that keep people safe.
Continue Reading ►Tell Your Story, Change the World!
August 4, 2009
At HRC we often talk about “changing hearts and minds.” Especially with our work in the Foundation as we support our public policy goals by helping Americans get to know the LGBT community and support equality. I know my blog post from yesterday left you on the edge of your seat thinking – “Tell your story, change the world”?
Continue Reading ►Tell President Obama and Congress: DOMA must go!
August 4, 2009
Until the antiquated and discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is repealed, millions of Americans will continue to be denied the full rights of marriage. Take our quick survey! Share your opinions on DOMA and we'll deliver them to Congress and President Obama. Why a survey?
Continue Reading ►WP: Census Bureau Releases Guidelines for Same-Sex Couple Data
August 3, 2009
According to the Washington Post, after their meeting with HRC and Task Force staff last week, Census Bureau officials have released guidelines describing how they will process Census 2010 responses by married same-sex couples, as well as an opinion by the General Counsel of the Department of Commerce on why the Defense of Marriage Act does not preclude collecting and releasing data on those couples.
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Youth & Campus
Boy Scouts of America Takes Historic Step Forward For Gay Scouts, Leaves Gay Scout Leaders Behind
May 23, 2013
