Debunking Myths on Transgender Health & Well-Being
Watch the first video in a series that busts some common and sometimes harmful misconceptions.
Salem, Massachusetts is Still Making History
March 7, 2014 by Guest contributor
Last week, one of the nation’s oldest communities, best known for a tragic episode of discrimination and persecution with the witch trials of 1692, took the historic step of establishing a transgender-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance.
Continue Reading ►HIV Update: Promising New Research & Upcoming Conference on Decriminalization
March 7, 2014 by Noël Gordon
This past week saw the publication of encouraging new research on HIV transmission, as well as the announcement of a groundbreaking conference this June on HIV criminalization.
Continue Reading ►HRC Joins 40 Groups in Filing Amicus Brief in HCPA Challenge
March 7, 2014 by Remington Gregg
Yesterday, HRC joined 40 groups, including leading civil rights, religious, education, and professional organizations in filing an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in a first-of-its kind case challenging the constitutionality of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA).
Continue Reading ►IRS Releases Video for Married Same-Sex Couples Filing Together for the First Time
March 7, 2014 by HRC staff
The Internal Revenue Service has released a video explaining how married same-sex couples should file their tax returns in light of this summer's Supreme Court ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act.
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