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Family Acceptance Project Garners Important Recognition

Family Acceptance Project Garners Important Recognition

I had just begun to write a few words to congratulate the Family Acceptance Project (FAP), whose groundbreaking research...

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Take the HRC Survey of LGBTQ Youth

Take the HRC Survey of LGBTQ Youth

Are you an LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 to 18? HRC wants to hear from you!

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Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Scrapped

Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Scrapped

Anti-gay bill will die as state legislative session comes to an end.

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Act Now: Say No to Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Act Now: Say No to Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

“Don’t Say Gay” bill seeks to ban acknowledgment of LGBT people in Tennessee schools.

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Tennessee Legislators Waging War on State’s LGBT Youth
Cornhuskers Coach Stands by his Discriminatory Views

Cornhuskers Coach Stands by his Discriminatory Views

Ron Brown says it would be an “honor” to be fired for speaking out against homosexuality.

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“Legalize Gay” Film Highlights New Generation of Advocates

“Legalize Gay” Film Highlights New Generation of Advocates

Logo’s latest documentary provides unique insight into the advocates behind the LGBT movement.

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Hulu, YouTube Add LGBT Categories

Hulu, YouTube Add LGBT Categories

This week Hulu and YouTube Movies added LGBT categories to their genre options, making it easier than ever for users to...

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The Blue Devil is in the Details: Duke Students Lead Effort against NC Amendment

The Blue Devil is in the Details: Duke Students Lead Effort against NC Amendment

As HRC’s National Field Director, I was thrilled to be in North Carolina this week participating in a number of campaign...

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Missouri Advocates Launch New Site to Fight “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Missouri Advocates Launch New Site to Fight “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

OKtoSayGay.org provides a space for students, teachers and other allies to call out this wrongheaded legislation.

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Anoka-Hennepin Marks First Day of Silence

Anoka-Hennepin Marks First Day of Silence

On Friday, students in all 50 states and 70 countries participated in the Day of Silence to call attention to the...

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