TAKE ACTION: Show the right wing what a "full-court press" for the hate crimes bill REALLY
April 28, 2009
Today is day two of our three-day national campaign for fair-minded activists to contact their congressional representatives in support of the hate crimes legislation. With a vote on the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (H.R. 1913) expected in the U.S. House this week, our congressional leaders really need to hear from us in overwhelming numbers why updated federal hate crimes protections is so vital for our community.
Continue Reading ►In New York, One Day Makes A Difference!
April 27, 2009
Tomorrow, HRC will participate in Equality and Justice Day in Albany hosted by Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA). There is no question that the momentum behind marriage equality has had an effect on registration for Equality and Justice Day. ESPA actually had to close registration ahead of schedule because over 2,000 people signed up to go to Albany
Continue Reading ►Moving Toward Equality in Alabama
April 27, 2009
As we celebrate recent victories for marriage in Iowa and Vermont, and as Congress takes up hate crimes legislation at the federal level, we’re also seeing important movement toward equality in other places.
Continue Reading ►National call-in campaign launched for hate crimes legislation
April 27, 2009
With legislative action on the U.S. House version of federal hate crimes bill likely to continue this week, today HRC announced a national campaign for supporters to call their congressional representatives April 27-29 to urge quick passage of the legislation, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (H.R. 1913).
Continue Reading ►Day One: Marriage equality officially begins in Iowa!
April 27, 2009
Today is the first day that gay and lesbian couples will be able to apply for marriage licenses in the state of Iowa! Most county recorder offices open at 8 a.m. CST this morning and, thanks to the April 3 Iowa Supreme Court ruling, two people are eligible to marry in Iowa if they are over 18 years old, not currently married, and pay a $35 registration fee.
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