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YouTuber Chronicles “Life As a Gay Jock”

YouTuber Chronicles “Life As a Gay Jock”

Scott Heggart is a self-described jock. The 21-year-old from Ottawa spent his childhood shuffling between sports,...

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Stylist Brad Goreski Talks Bullying, Growing Up Gay in New Book

Stylist Brad Goreski Talks Bullying, Growing Up Gay in New Book

Brad Goreski makes a living being “put together.” The openly gay celebrity stylist appeared as a contributor on Bravo’s...

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Coming Out for Equality in Idaho

Coming Out for Equality in Idaho

On the eve of National Coming Out Day, HRC was on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello for a 'Coming Out for...

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HRC Supports ya es hora ¡Ciudadanía! Citizenship Workshops

HRC Supports ya es hora ¡Ciudadanía! Citizenship Workshops

Throughout July, HRC mobilized its volunteers across six cities to organize and support naturalization workshops under the...

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Encourage the Indiana State Medical Association to Take A Stand Against Discrimination

Encourage the Indiana State Medical Association to Take A Stand Against Discrimination

Dr. William Buffie, a well-respected physician and a leader in his field, is working alongside Indiana Equality to...

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HRC with Ya Es Hora at Citizenship Workshop in Las Vegas

HRC with Ya Es Hora at Citizenship Workshop in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas ya es hora ¡Ciudadanía! naturalization workshop held on Saturday, July 16th was a success thanks to the kind...

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Rick Perry’s Anti-Gay History

Rick Perry’s Anti-Gay History

Recent statements of Rick Perry, Governor of Texas and presidential candidate, emphasize the anti-gay elements that have...

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One Colorado Survey Aims to Improve LGBT Healthcare

One Colorado Survey Aims to Improve LGBT Healthcare

It comes as no surprise that the LGBT community faces unique and serious challenges in today’s healthcare system, and...

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First Stop “On the Road to Equality” a Success

First Stop “On the Road to Equality” a Success

After a great weekend of conversations, events, and fun, our bus rolled out of Salt Lake City last night. There is no...

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HRC Field Organizers in Albany, Keeping Up the Momentum for Marriage Equality

HRC Field Organizers in Albany, Keeping Up the Momentum for Marriage Equality

At the stroke of midnight, members of Team Long Island departed for Albany, driving tirelessly through the night to make...

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Openly-Gay Judicial Nominee Receives Senate Hearing

Openly-Gay Judicial Nominee Receives Senate Hearing

This afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Paul Oetken to be a United States...

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