DC Event: Help LGBT Iraqi Refugees
July 15, 2009
If you're in the DC area I encourage you to join the Human Rights Campaign, Human Rights Watch and the National LGBT Bar Association for a unique event in Washington, D.C. to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Iraqis who have fled their home country.
Continue Reading ►Senators Discussing Hate Crimes Bill on Senate Floor
July 15, 2009
Live now on the Senate floor (and intermittently throughout the day) Senators will discuss the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act - a vote on which could come as early as tomorrow.
Continue Reading ►Introducing the California Faith partnership across the Golden State
July 15, 2009
More than two dozen HRC members were briefed about the strategic partnership between California Faith for Equality and HRC at last week’s Second Annual Moonlight Paddle and Dinner organized by the Orange County/Long Beach/Palm Springs Steering Committee.
Continue Reading ►VIDEO: Right Wing Ramping Up Hate Crime Lies
July 15, 2009
Just saw this from the Family Research Council... They lined up some of their greatest hits for this one. "Thought crimes." "Silencing Pastors." "Perverting our justice system." The Senate vote on the Matthew Shepard Act may come as soon as tomorrow.
Continue Reading ►VIDEO: Judy Shepard on Capitol Hill Ahead of Hate Crimes Vote
July 14, 2009
Thanks to Joe Sudbay at AmericaBlog here's Judy Shepard on Capitol Hill today after meeting with Senators on this week's Hate Crimes vote. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NEEDED to make sure we pass this bill once and for all.
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