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Transgender Contestant Ready to Compete for Miss Universe Canada

Transgender Contestant Ready to Compete for Miss Universe Canada

Jenna Talackova makes history tonight as the pageant's first-ever transgender contestant.

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Advocating for Equality and Justice in New York

Advocating for Equality and Justice in New York

HRC members from NYC, Long Island and Upstate New York joined hundreds of advocates at the May 8 lobby day in Albany.

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‘What Would You Do?’ Tackles Transgender Discrimination

‘What Would You Do?’ Tackles Transgender Discrimination

Diner patrons call out verbal harassment against a transgender waitress.

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Effectively Advocating for Transgender People’s Families

Effectively Advocating for Transgender People’s Families

Family law implicates some of our most intimate and important relationships.

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Outgoing American University Student President Comes Out as Transgender

Outgoing American University Student President Comes Out as Transgender

Outgoing American University Student Body President Sarah McBride managed to make waves on campus even on her very last...

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Video: American Transgender Airs Tonight

Video: American Transgender Airs Tonight

National Geographic feature highlights the lives and journeys of three transgender Americans.

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Video: One Colorado Deputy Director Comes Out as Transgender

Video: One Colorado Deputy Director Comes Out as Transgender

Jace Woodrum chats with Executive Director Brad Clark about the power of personal stories.

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Full House in Attendance for HRC’s First-Ever Equality Talk

Full House in Attendance for HRC’s First-Ever Equality Talk

Video from Dr. Diane Ehrensaft's discussion on gender-nonconforming children is now available online.

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Federal Agency Ruling Identifies Protections for Transgender Workers

Federal Agency Ruling Identifies Protections for Transgender Workers

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission concludes that Title VII prohibits gender identity discrimination.

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Tonight: Dr. Diane Ehrensaft Kicks Off HRC’s “Equality Talks”

Tonight: Dr. Diane Ehrensaft Kicks Off HRC’s “Equality Talks”

The acclaimed psychologist discusses her work with gender-nonconforming children. Come in person or watch online!

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Video: Being Transgender in America

Video: Being Transgender in America

MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry was joined by author Kate Bornstein, Mara Keisling of the National Center for Transgender...

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