A Tribute to E. Lynn Harris
July 24, 2009
Today I learned that someone very dear to the African American LGBT Community died. E. Lynn Harris was a well known author in our community and on a book tour when he had a heart attack. He blew everyone away in the early 1990’s with his first book “Invisible Life.”
Continue Reading ►Our Families Count Coalition Grows
July 24, 2009
We’re proud to welcome our newest partners in our work to encourage LGBT people to participate in the 2010 U.S. Census: Bialogue BiNet USA Family Equality Council The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada Georgia Equality New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Transgender American Veterans Association Visit OurFamiliesCount.org to learn more and find out how you can join.
Continue Reading ►Good News - Souder Needle Exchange Amendment FAILS
July 24, 2009
As we reported earlier, an amendment to reinstate the federal ban on funding syringe exchange programs (SEPs) was considered on the House floor this afternoon. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 211-218. UPDATE: See how your member voted.
Continue Reading ►Needle Exchange Amendment Expected on House Floor this Morning
July 24, 2009
This morning, during floor consideration of the 2010 fiscal year Labor/Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, Rep. Mark Souder (R-IN) is expected to offer an amendment to reinstate the federal ban on funding syringe exchange programs (SEPs). The Human Rights Campaign opposes the Souder amendment will consider this a key vote in this session of Congress.
Continue Reading ►Senate Approves Final DoD Bill with Hate Crimes Attached
July 24, 2009
Late last night the U.S. Senate passed the Defense Department authorization bill on which the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act is attached as an amendment. The bill now goes to a Conference Committee to work out differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation. As HRC Senior Policy Advocate David Stacy wrote earlier this week:
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