American Academy of Pediatrics: Marriage Equality is Good for Children
March 21, 2013 by Paul Guequierre
Today the independent and non-partisan American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced their support for marriage for gay and lesbian couples for a simple reason: it’s good for children.
Continue Reading ►New Jersey Committee Passes Bill to Protect Minors from Reparative Therapy
March 19, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
Yesterday the New Jersey Senate Committee voted to pass legislation that if enacted would prohibit licensed therapists from subjecting youth to sexual orientation change efforts.
Continue Reading ►Tennessee LGBT Teens at Risk
March 19, 2013 by HRC staff
Last year, HRC released the biggest survey of LGBT youth in America. The report shows a huge disparity between straight and LGBT-identified teenagers. The results of the over 10,000 13-17 year olds surveyed nationally show a grim picture of the lives of LGBT youths. When the results are broken down by region and state, the situation grows bleaker in the South and Tennessee in particular.
Continue Reading ►HRC Applauds House Introduction of Safe Schools Improvement Act
March 14, 2013 by Paul Guequierre
HRC today applauded the re-introduction of the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) in the U.S. House by Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA).
Continue Reading ►Supporting our Friends in Nashville
March 11, 2013 by Marty Rouse
HRC is proud to support the Tennessee Equality Project and others in fighting against two anti-LGBT bills now before the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Harry Reid Reveals His Niece Is a Lesbian, Renews Call for Congress to Pass ENDA
May 16, 2013
