Across the country, anti-LGBTQ+ legislators are taking their marching orders from extremist groups, and are determined to tell their LGBTQ+ constituents that they should not be seen nor heard, nor even exist. Although the 2024 legislative session promises to continue these devastating attacks, HRC is more committed and more energized than ever in our fight for LGBTQ+ equality.
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On Sunday, March 10, Welcoming Schools Facilitator Lisa La Monica, who works for the Miami-Dade School District (MDSD), received Equality Florida’s Voice for Equality Award at their annual Miami gala.
Melanie never imaged that she would see marriage equality in her lifetime, let alone officiate a same-sex wedding inside of a church in Mississippi. But as people continue to speak…
When John made the brave decision to come out publicly, many of his friends in Mississippi stood by him, reinforcing his decision to live his truth. But the fact that…
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In honor of Women’s History Month, HRC will commemorate pioneers who made significant strides towards equal rights for women and the…
As the new U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson took office earlier this month, HRC joined a group of human rights organizations in urging Tillerson and his staff to continue…
The hashtag, translated as “I love gays and I am not one of them,” was the number one trending Twitter hashtag in Saudi Arabia earlier this month.
Today HRC released the first video in a series titled “#LoveYourNeighbor,” a storytelling project focused on sharing the experiences of LGBTQ people and allies in Tupelo, Miss. The project was…
The award-winning Yahoo Global News anchor and television personality is being recognized for her work on LGBTQ visibility, including new National Geographic Channel documentary exploring gender.
Kimmie Fink discusses her decision to become a Welcoming Schools Facilitator and be able to positively impact the lives of children beyond her own classroom.
Washington – As state lawmakers continue to attack transgender children with outrageous and shameful bills, four leading national health, education and child advocacy groups have added their names to the…
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