Passing the Hate Crimes Bill in 90 Seconds
July 14, 2009
Do you have a minute and a half today? You must if you're reading this. The Matthew Shepard Act is coming to a vote on the Senate Floor THIS WEEK and we need you to make two calls... one to each Senator that will take no more than 45 seconds.
Continue Reading ►HRC Volunteers Join in Citizenship Workshops
July 14, 2009
This past weekend, Human Rights Campaign volunteers participated in Ya Es Hora events -- the largest and most comprehensive effort to incorporate Latinos as full participants in the American political process. Its multi-layered integrated campaign provides a comprehensive approach that links naturalization to voter participation and Census enumeration under a single message: “it’s time.”
Continue Reading ►Balls and Strikes
July 13, 2009
Following up on our post earlier today on day one of Judge Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, I enjoyed this little video from Think Progress:
Continue Reading ►Sotomayor’s Opening Statement
July 13, 2009
Via the White House: OPENING STATEMENT OF JUDGE SONIA SOTOMAYOR Before the Senate Judiciary Committee July 13, 2009 As Prepared for Delivery
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