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On the Ground with HRC and Washington United for Marriage

On the Ground with HRC and Washington United for Marriage

The last couple of weeks have been pretty incredible. President Obama’s announcement of supporting marriage equality was...

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Govs. O’Malley and Gregoire: “We are One, the Cause is One”

Govs. O’Malley and Gregoire: “We are One, the Cause is One”

The Maryland and Washington governors discuss marriage equality at HRC's DC headquarters.

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Why We Are Approving Referendum 74 in Washington State

Why We Are Approving Referendum 74 in Washington State

Ref. 74 is an attempt to repeal the marriage equality law passed by the Washington state legislature and signed by...

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Vatican Cracks Down on American Nuns for Teachings on Sexuality

Vatican Cracks Down on American Nuns for Teachings on Sexuality

A new Vatican document lambasts the largest leadership organization of U.S. women religious for, among other things,...

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Catholic Churches Standing Up for Marriage Equality

Catholic Churches Standing Up for Marriage Equality

The growing number of Catholic Parishes refusing to collect signatures against marriage equality in Washington State is an...

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NOM: The Law is a Mere Obstacle

NOM: The Law is a Mere Obstacle

Anti-LGBT org is so busying planning irrational boycotts, it doesn’t have time to mind the law.

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Watch Now: Marriage Momentum in 2012

Watch Now: Marriage Momentum in 2012

We're seeing unprecedented momentum in the fight for marriage equality.

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HRC Flying Maryland and Washington State Flags

HRC Flying Maryland and Washington State Flags

HRC is proud to fly the flags of the latest states to sign marriage equality into law.

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Chris Gregoire to Chris Christie: Support Marriage Equality

Chris Gregoire to Chris Christie: Support Marriage Equality

A letter sent from Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie – urging him to reconsider his...

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Washington State Makes History with Marriage Equality Law

Washington State Makes History with Marriage Equality Law

Just moments ago, Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire signed the historic bill extending marriage to gay and lesbian...

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Santorum’s Archaic Anti-Gay Message Rolls into Washington State

Santorum’s Archaic Anti-Gay Message Rolls into Washington State

Anti-gay candidate brings his vitriolic campaign into Washington State as marriage equality becomes law.

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