LIVEBLOG: New Yorkers converge upon state capitol to fight for LGBT priorities
April 28, 2009
Anthony Hayes, HRC's Northeast regional field organizer, hopped to it early this morning to join the swarm of New Yorkers heading up to Albany to take part in Empire State Pride Agenda's lobby day, Equality and Justice Day. As Anthony wrote yesterday, ESPA had over 2,000 people sign up to travel to the state capitol to meet with state legislators on behalf of GENDA, anti-bullying legislation and marriage equality. Buses left from Manhattan at 6 am this morning for the 3-hour ride to Albany and Anthony, who will be reporting to us from the lobby day, sent an update after the activists arrived at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. **We'll be posting additional updates from Anthony on this thread, so keep checking back!** 10:00 AM: The room is packed at the convention center. There are all ages, race and many families here with their children. Our HRC members are sitting with the other members from their Senate District and getting prepped to attend their meeting.
Continue Reading ►In New York, One Day Makes A Difference!
April 27, 2009
Tomorrow, HRC will participate in Equality and Justice Day in Albany hosted by Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA). There is no question that the momentum behind marriage equality has had an effect on registration for Equality and Justice Day. ESPA actually had to close registration ahead of schedule because over 2,000 people signed up to go to Albany
Continue Reading ►Candace Gingrich: Take Part in the National Day of Silence
April 17, 2009
Today is the National Day of Silence, the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The event is promoted each year by the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).
Continue Reading ►Financial webchat transcript now available!
April 15, 2009
On the eve of Tax Day, HRC held a live webchat to provide answers on a variety of financial issues currently facing members of the LGBT community.
Continue Reading ►Kids, Easter Eggs and LGBT Families at the White House
April 14, 2009
I remember a social studies class years ago in which I learned the term “melting pot,” referring to America as the place where people come from all lands, all backgrounds, all belief systems, and somehow melt (after simmering for a long time) into one common ingredient---Americans.
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