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15 Years Later, Looking Back at Ellen’s Legacy, and Her Mom Betty’s

15 Years Later, Looking Back at Ellen’s Legacy, and Her Mom Betty’s

Ellen publically came out in "The Puppy Episode," which aired 15 years ago last night.

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October is LGBT History Month

October is LGBT History Month

The wonderful month that brings fall weather, National Coming Out Day and Halloween is also the time to honor our...

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HRC Statement on Passing of Frank Kameny

HRC Statement on Passing of Frank Kameny

Upon the news that LGBT equality pioneer Frank Kameny has died, Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese issued the...

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Today is National Coming Out Day!

Today is National Coming Out Day!

Whether you identify as LGBT, a straight ally or otherwise, it's more important than ever to come out for equality this...

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Celebrating National Coming Out Day

Celebrating National Coming Out Day

It’s that time of year where we officially celebrate the act of coming out – though unofficially we are coming out in ways...

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Coming Out for Equality in Idaho

Coming Out for Equality in Idaho

On the eve of National Coming Out Day, HRC was on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello for a 'Coming Out for...

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Coming Out with Pride and Faith, a Message for All

Coming Out with Pride and Faith, a Message for All

Rev. Doug Slagle, the pastor of The Gathering, shares his Pride Sunday sermon from this past summer.

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Coming Out for LGBT-Inclusiveness in Religious Communities

Coming Out for LGBT-Inclusiveness in Religious Communities

This National Coming Out Day, Parish Administrator Luigi Mandile reflects on his journey to find an LGBT-inclusive...

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HRC Unveils T-Shirt Collaboration with Ke$ha

HRC Unveils T-Shirt Collaboration with Ke$ha

Pop star Ke$ha is all about celebrating individuality. She tells her fans to be themselves and to be proud of the “quirks”...

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Coming Out on Independence Day

Coming Out on Independence Day

In the cathedral. On the Fourth of July. In the middle of festival Eucharist I had the great “aha” moment that the God who...

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