HRC Launches DOMA Repeal Campaign
September 10, 2009
50,000 of you took our survey on how the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) harms families. And with Congress back in session this week, we personally delivered your responses – and thousands of heartfelt comments – to help build the case for repealing this discriminatory law.
Continue Reading ►Join HRC for Phone Banks in Seattle on the Approve Referendum 71 Campaign
September 9, 2009
Yesterday, HRC Seattle members met at the Equal Rights Washington office to phone voters reminding them to vote to APPROVE Referendum 71. The biggest challenge we faced on the phones wasn't support, it was the confusion surrounding the referendum.
Continue Reading ►Voices of Honor—Joining Perspectives
September 9, 2009
“Is there really that significant a need for pediatricians in the military?” I wondered. I was having a late, Labor Day dinner with a new acquaintance, who shared with me his interest in military service. “Tim” was particularly interested in joining the Navy. “’Peds’ (pediatricians) are actually among the most in-demand medical specialists for military service,” Tim offered. “Think about it: an increase in troop force also means an increase in need for family care, and yet peds tend not to be attracted to military service.”
Continue Reading ►House Committee Considers Ryan White Reauthorization
September 9, 2009
Today, the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on legislation to reauthorize the Ryan White CARE Act , the nation’s largest federally-funded HIV/AIDS program.
Continue Reading ►Judge Rejects WA Ref. 71 Challenge
September 9, 2009
A judge in Washington State ruled yesterday against the proponents of domestic partnerships saying that the methods used for checking signatures were valid. Washington Families Standing Together (WFST) had argued that two types of signatures accepted by the Secretary of State should be tossed out -- those that were on a petition not signed by the signature gatherer and signatures of voters who had not been registered at the time they signed.
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Harry Reid Reveals His Niece Is a Lesbian, Renews Call for Congress to Pass ENDA
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