EQUALITY IN THE COURTS: Sotomayor and Sex Stereotyping
June 19, 2009
The right to earn a living is a fundamental and an integral part of our struggle for equality. Although federal nondiscrimination laws protect people from employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, and national origin, the LGBT community is not explicitly protected by federal law.
Continue Reading ►10 things to know about the 2010 Census
June 19, 2009
In light of this morning's Wall Street Journal story here's a helpful post from Ché Ruddell-Tabisola, HRC’s Field Special Projects Manager, on what you need to know about the upcoming Census. 1. You count! Mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the census is a count taken every 10 years of everyone living in the United States.
Continue Reading ►Changing Course on the Census
June 19, 2009
Great news! According to press reports, the Obama Administration has changed course on how our families will be counted in the 2010 Census. A story in today’s Wall Street Journal indicates that the White House has “abandoned that interpretation”
Continue Reading ►Senate Hate Crimes Hearing Next Week
June 19, 2009
The Senate Judiciary Committee has posted notice of a hearing next Thursday morning on the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act. It will occur June 25th at 10am in Dirksen 226.
Continue Reading ►Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Takes on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
June 19, 2009
Writing in today's Washington Post, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General John M. Shalikashvili (Ret.) addresses the military's ban on gay, lesbian and bisexual servicemembers known as the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
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Harry Reid Reveals His Niece Is a Lesbian, Renews Call for Congress to Pass ENDA
May 16, 2013
