Up Front, Fall 2025

A new analysis of nearly two decades of corporate data reveals that large companies with stronger LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices delivered increasingly strong financial results the longer they had these policies in place. These findings by Whistle Stop Capital and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation debunk recent political attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion as harmful to businesses or employees. 

The data, which analyzes a company's scores in HRC Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, and financial success indicators, such as market value and revenue growth over time, indicated that workplace inclusion isn't just a set of values – it’s an additive long-term business strategy. The news comes on the heels of a proxy season in which shareholders from dozens of the nation’s largest companies overwhelmingly voted down anti-DEI proposals, including some that explicitly named the CEI. 

The CEI, published annually by the HRC Foundation, is the nation’s leading benchmarking tool for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. 

Learn more about key findings in the analysis.

According to media reports, the FBI, under the direction of the Trump administration, is considering classifying transgender Americans as “violent extremists.” This reckless and baseless attack is designed to paint transgender people as enemies of the state, escalate violence and give cover to discrimination.

No one should be targeted because of who they are. And we ALL must speak out!

The Human Rights Campaign is mobilizing members and allies across the country to demand action. Let’s call on Congress to use its full power — legislative authority, oversight responsibilities and public platforms — to reject government-sanctioned discrimination and stand up for all LGBTQ+ Americans.

Send a message to your representatives now!

Young, Black, queer students are organizing, leading and pushing this country forward. Their work is rooted in the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their communities. They are sharing their stories — and dreaming out loud.

Each Oct. 15, Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country celebrate HBCU OutLoud Day, a day for students, staff, and faculty to honor LGBTQ+ students and commit to the fight for equality. This year, we uplifted the power of personal stories to move hearts and change minds about LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Now more than ever, we need to refocus on the basics of telling our stories in ways that bridge misunderstanding and help to shift the narrative about who we are.

Learn more at hrc.org/campaigns/hbcu-outloudday.

In observance of Trans Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation published a new report, Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People in the United States, which tracks data relating to transgender and gender nonconforming people killed in the last year and provides insight into trends over time.

Twenty-seven total cases of fatal violence against transgender and gender non-confirming people were recorded in the last year. Since 2013, HRCF has recorded the deaths of 399 transgender and gender nonconforming victims of fatal violence – we say “at least,” as many deaths often go unreported or misreported, or misgendering of victims leads to delays in their identification. What is clear, however, is that the 399 people stolen since 2013 were overwhelmingly people of color, with Black trans women disproportionately impacted by fatal violence against the community, and guns were involved in the majority of cases.

Since HRCF began tracking violence against the trans community in 2013:

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not be running for reelection, which will bring an end to a history-making career in public service. Throughout her time in politics, Pelosi has been a steadfast ally for the LGBTQ+ community and has helped to progress critical equality initiatives, including the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. 

From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female speaker of the House, Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality. HRC recently honored her as keynote speaker at the 2025 HRC San Francisco Dinner.

“There will never be another Nancy Pelosi — she is one of one,”  said Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson. “Throughout her career, Speaker Emerita Pelosi has remained a tireless champion for LGBTQ+ equality and worked alongside LGBTQ+ advocates to pass historic legislation that expanded access to health care, protected marriage equality, honored Matthew Shepard with federal hate crimes protections and ended ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Her steel spine, allyship and keen insight have served as powerful tools in our shared fight for progress and we are grateful for her unwavering commitment to our community.”

We thank Speaker Emerita Pelosi for her unwavering support for our community and congratulate her on her well-deserved retirement.