House Members Call for End to DADT Discharges
June 22, 2009
In a letter to President Obama today, 77 Members of the House of Representatives called on him to suspend investigation and discharge of gay, lesbian and bisexual servicemembers. Organized by Rep. Alcee Hastings, the letter urges this action in conjunction with a legislative strategy for repeal in order to improve our national security.
Continue Reading ►New Multimedia Page at HRC.org
June 22, 2009
Thanks to our fantastic web team, HRC.org has a brand new multimedia page where you can view some of our most recent and favorite archival videos. Additional videos are also available under user "hrcmedia" on YouTube.
Continue Reading ►Senator Dodd Supports Marriage Equality and DOMA Repeal
June 22, 2009
Last week at a meeting with members from the Human Rights Campaign, Love Makes a Family, the Connecticut Alliance for Business Opportunities, and other Connecticut activists, Senator Christopher Dodd announced his support for marriage equality and the repeal of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Continue Reading ►Gathering for LGBT Equality in Utah
June 22, 2009
The Deseret News in Salt Lake City as a great piece on this weekend's Human Rights Campaign dinner in the heart of one of the most conservative places in the country. A record number attended with more than 800 LGBT people and straight supporters turning out to support the work of HRC. As HRC board member Bruce Bastian told the paper, the event is a "yearly 'pump up the troops'" and despite struggles along the way to equality, "in the end, truth and love will win."
Continue Reading ►Keep up the Pressure for Marriage Equality in NY
June 22, 2009
As I reported Friday night, New York Governor David Paterson is planning to call the legislature into special session this week and today's New York Times Story "Paterson Vows Vote on Gay Marriage Before Break" confirms marriage equality is on the agenda - as soon as Tuesday.
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