President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
May 24, 2013 by Ty Cobb

Yesterday, the President nominated Chai Feldblum to serve a second term as a commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Her first term ends in July.
Continue Reading ►Event: Lessons from the 2012 State Victories for Marriage Equality
May 22, 2013 by Maureen McCarty

Today HRC will co-host a panel discussion alongside the Alliance for Justice to honor a momentous year of marriage equality victories and explore some of the lessons learned from last year’s successful state campaigns and coalitions.
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.
Continue Reading ►Sixth Openly-Gay Judge Approved by Senate
May 20, 2013 by Ty Cobb

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael McShane to the Federal District Court in Oregon by voice vote. He is the first openly-gay man to serve as a federal judge in Oregon.
Continue Reading ►Not One More: Take a Stand Against Hate
May 20, 2013 by Maureen McCarty

Join HRC in taking action by showing that you stand on the side of justice and peace. Demand equality NOW, not someday.
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Youth & Campus
Boy Scouts of America Takes Historic Step Forward For Gay Scouts, Leaves Gay Scout Leaders Behind
May 23, 2013






