HRC News Archive
Update on the No On Prop 8/Equality for All Campaign - 8/25/2008
HRC continues fighting to make sure all couples have the right to marry in California. Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign Statement on Selection of Senator Joe Biden as Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate - 8/23/2008
HRC President Hails Biden as “A Proven and Effective Advocate for Fairness and Equality.” Read More
Human Rights Campaign XM Radio Show “The Agenda” to Air Live from Democratic Convention - 8/22/2008
The show will welcome a broad and ever-changing list of guests. Read More
LA Times Urges Voters to Support Marriage Equality, Vote No on Proposition 8 - 8/13/2008
November ballot measure will decide whether lesbian and gay couples continue to enjoy equal rights under state law. Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign Statement on DNC National Platform - 8/11/2008
HRC testified before Drafting Committee on GLBT issues. Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign to Host Salt Lake City Camp Equality, Train Activists for Election 2008 - 8/7/2008
Participants to be equipped with key campaign skills for races across the state. Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign Testifies at DNC National Platform Committee Meeting - 8/1/2008
HRC Legislative Director asks Democratic Party to reaffirm and strengthen commitment to GLBT community in party platform. Read MoreCamp Equality alum dials for change in Albuquerque - 8/1/2008
Read MoreHRC Legislative Director asks Democratic Party to reaffirm and strengthen commitment to GLBT community in party platform - 8/1/2008
Read MoreCincinnati and Columbus Camp Equality trainings mobilize budding activists - 7/25/2008
Read MoreCalifornia anti-gay ballot initiative gets more accurate title - 7/24/2008
Read MoreUpdate from San Francisco: Working the phones to protect marriage equality - 7/22/2008
Read MoreEquality in Cincinnati: A Local Movement Takes Shape - 7/19/2008
Read MoreBeyond Camp Equality: Putting Skills to Work in Texas - 7/17/2008
Read MoreCalifornia Supreme Court denies petition to remove marriage initiative from November ballot - 7/16/2008
Read MoreGLBT families have much at stake in this year's presidential election - 7/15/2008
Read MoreCyndi Lauper, Rufus Wainwright added to “Rock to Win” concert at Democratic National Convention - 7/15/2008
Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign Releases Statement on McCain Comments Against Same-Sex Adoption - 7/15/2008
Read MoreThat loud sound you hear? The growing calls for the Defense Department to end Don't Ask Don't Tell - 7/11/2008
Read MoreAnother Misguided Effort by Right-Wing to Foment Anti-Gay Sentiment during Presidential Campaign - 7/9/2008
Read MoreMitt Romney, in contradiction to policy recommendations of retired military officers, says McCain should continue to support Don't Ask Don't Tell - 7/9/2008
Read MoreCincinnati and Columbus prepare for HRC Camp Equality trainings - 7/8/2008
Read MoreWeekly Standard editor to struggling McCain: Bash the gays - 7/7/2008
Read MoreHRC's Camp Equality: Raising up local lieutenants in the GLBT movement - 7/3/2008
Read MoreCalifornia Dreaming: Homophobia Will Not Determine this Election - 7/2/2008
Read MoreSen. Obama announces opposition to California marriage ban; Sen. McCain endorses initiative to prevent gays and lesbians from marrying - 7/2/2008
Read MoreHRC's Las Vegas Camp Equality: Hot in more ways than one! - 7/2/2008
Read MoreAnti-Marriage Amendment Will Appear On Nov. Ballot in Arizona - 6/30/2008
State Senate's Last-Minute Action Sends Measure to Voters Read MorePens and pledges at Ft. Lauderdale's Stonewall Street Festival - 6/25/2008
Read MoreHouston hosts largest HRC Camp Equality to date! - 6/23/2008
Read MoreWhere the Presidential Candidates Stand - 6/16/2008
Read MoreTexas Dem Convention draws 12,000; Houston to host Camp Equality - 6/12/2008
Read MoreHRC Interns Dial Up a Storm - 6/11/2008
Read MoreTour de Southwest - 6/6/2008
Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign Endorses Sen. Barack Obama for President of the United States - 6/6/2008
Read MoreReport from HRC's Phoenix Camp Equality - 6/5/2008
Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign PAC Releases Comprehensive Report on Sen. John McCain’s Record on GLBT Issues - 6/3/2008
Report contradicts McCain as independent, moderate; Suggests similar track on GLBT issues as Bush presidencyRead More
Report from the field: HRC's Phoenix Camp Equality kicks off in two days! - 5/29/2008
Read MoreHistory is made today in California! - 5/15/2008
California becomes the second state to recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples.
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Foes of gay marriage ban organize in Fort Lauderdale - 5/13/2008
Read MoreCamp Equality: Growing the power of volunteers - 5/13/2008
HRC National Field Director Marty Rouse gives his review of the opening Camp Equality that was held in Ft. Lauderdale, May 10-11. Read More
HRC hosts 'meet and greet' with New York Congresswoman Yvette Clarke - 5/12/2008
On Saturday, the Greater NY Steering Committee hosted a Meet & Greet with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) in her Brooklyn district. Clarke expressed the hope that the U.S. Senate would vote on the many pieces of legislation passed by the House this year before the end of the legislative calendar. Read More
GLBT activists at the Ohio Democratic Party Convention - 5/12/2008
This weekend, the Ohio Democratic Party held its state convention in Columbus. HRC Regional Field Director Stu Rosenberg and Terry Penrod, a member of HRC's Board of Directors, were on hand to talk politics with state leaders and discuss the GLBT community's involvement in this year's elections. Read More
HRC's 'Camp Equality' brings communities together - 5/11/2008
Camp Equality, HRC's 2-day interactive training program that combines lectures, discussions, and real-life simulations to help the GLBT community make a significant impact in the 2008 elections, will be held in 13 cities across the country this summer. This new program from the Human Rights Campaign will help participants learn how to organize a successful grassroots presence in campaigns and teach best practices for becoming valued campaign volunteers. Here's a report we just received from the kickoff Camp Equality that was held in Ft. Lauderdale. Read More
Human Rights Campaign Announces “Year to Win,” Nationwide Mobilizing Effort for Election 2008 - 4/28/2008
HRC also releases series of key endorsements in battleground races across the country. Read More
Human Rights Campaign Unveils Election 2008 T-Shirts - 2/26/2008
The Shirts, Available for Purchase from HRC's Online Store as well as our Action Center & Stores in DC and San Francisco, Show Kissing Donkeys and Elephants. Read More
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Joins Coalition to Fight for Equal Access to Affordable Health Care - 2/8/2008
"Divided We Fail" campaign to educate voters, advocate for real solutions to increasing health care costs. Read MoreHRC, Florida Red and Blue Working to Mobilize GLBT Community on Primary Day - 1/29/2008
More than 250 grassroots volunteers will engage and educate voters at key polling sites on marriage amendment. Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign Issues Statement on McCain Campaign "Robo-Call" - 1/29/2008
Automated Call Exploits Anti-Gay Prejudice For Votes Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign Working to Mobilize GLBT Community for Election 2008 - 1/15/2008
Read more on our blog, HRC Backstory Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign and OutFront Minnesota Team to Hold Caucus - 1/14/2008
Trainings will help gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and its allies advocate for important issues during caucuses.Read More
HRC's XM Radio Program "The Agenda" to Feature Special Electoral Coverage - 1/9/2008
Concord Monitor Editor Mike Pride, ABC News Correspondent Rick Klein and others to appear on program tonight.Read More
