HRC continues to fight for trans rights in Massachusetts
July 16, 2009
On July 14th, the Massachusetts Joint Committee of the Judiciary heard public comment on H 1728/S 1687, An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes. The bill would add Massachusetts to 13 other states, Washington D.C., and 108 counties and cities
Continue Reading ►How Does the House Health Care Bill Impact LGBT People?
July 16, 2009
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives introduced its version of health reform legislation, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (AAHCA). Today, three House committees – Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Ways and Means – begin their markups of the bill, which are expected to extend into next week. HRC has been lobbying for the inclusion of a number of provisions critical to the health of the LGBT community and people with HIV and AIDS, and we are pleased to see that this bill contains a number of them.
Continue Reading ►EQUALITY IN THE COURTS: Sotomayor Questioned on Marriage Related Issues
July 15, 2009
Today was the third day of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Continue Reading ►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.
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