NV Governor Sandoval Signs Hates Crimes Law
May 21, 2013 by Adrian Matanza
Moments ago, Nevada Republican Governor signed into law SB139, legislation adding gender identity and expression to the state's hate crimes law.
Continue Reading ►HRC Statement on Lack of Lesbian and Gay Family Inclusion in Senate Committee Immigration Bill
May 21, 2013 by Charlie Joughin
“As we come together as a nation to tackle our broken immigration system, it is deplorable that a small number of Senators have been able to stand in the way of progress for lesbian and gay couples torn apart by discriminatory laws...
Continue Reading ►UK House of Commons Passes Marriage Equality Bill
May 21, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
Today marriage equality legislation cleared the British House of Commons, with a final vote of 366 to 161.
Continue Reading ►Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco Visits HRC
May 21, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
The first openly gay, Latino inaugural poet stopped by HRC's office in Washington, D.C. to chat with the staff.
Continue Reading ►Peace Corps to Open Application Process to Same-Sex Couples
May 21, 2013 by Eric Cameron
Beginning June 3 the agency will accept applications from same-sex couples who wish to serve together overseas.
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