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15 Years Later, Looking Back at Ellen’s Legacy, and Her Mom Betty’s

15 Years Later, Looking Back at Ellen’s Legacy, and Her Mom Betty’s

Ellen publically came out in "The Puppy Episode," which aired 15 years ago last night.

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Pioneering Lesbian Poet Adrienne Rich Dead at 82

Pioneering Lesbian Poet Adrienne Rich Dead at 82

Esteemed poet Adrienne Rich, known for her writings on feminism and lesbian identity, has died at age 82.

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Screening of Pariah

Screening of Pariah

Last week, the Human Rights Campaign, National Black Justice Coalition, The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and Reel...

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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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LGBT-Themed Film Circumstance Nears Big-Screen Release

LGBT-Themed Film Circumstance Nears Big-Screen Release

Iranian youth culture. Underground parties. A lesbian romance. A family torn apart.

These are just some of the...

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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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Arizona HRC Members Meet with Rep. Jeff Flake

Arizona HRC Members Meet with Rep. Jeff Flake

HRC members and supporters met with Congressman Jeff Flake (AZ-R) in his Mesa office earlier this week. At the meeting was...

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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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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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