HRC Statement on Sotomayor Confirmation
August 6, 2009
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese applauded the United States Senate today for confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The Senate voted 68-31 with 9 Republicans voting in favor of confirmation.
Continue Reading ►Counting Continues in Washington; Prospects Uncertain
August 6, 2009
Keep your fingers crossed that opponents of Washington State's expanded Domestic Partner law have not turned in enough valid signatures to put the law up to voters on the November ballot.
Continue Reading ►APA Says Efforts to Change LGB People Cause Harm
August 5, 2009
A new report by the American Psychological Association (APA)’s Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation concludes that there is insufficient evidence that sexual orientation can be changed through psychotherapy and instructs mental health professionals to be honest with clients about the inefficacy of such treatments and help them deal with distress over sexual orientation in a positive manner.
Continue Reading ►Inclusive ENDA Introduced in Senate for First Time
August 5, 2009
Today a bipartisan group of Senators introduced an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) -- a historic first for the U.S. Senate. The bill with lead sponsors Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) would create federal protections against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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