The Latest Updates

July 21, 2021 | Wyatt Ronan

Louisiana House Sustains Veto of Anti-Trans Sports Ban Bill

LOUISIANA — Today, the Louisiana House of Representatives voted 68-30 to sustain Governor John Bel-Edwards’ veto of Louisiana SB 156, a bill that would have banned transgender athletes, particularly girls…

July 21, 2021 | Ana Flores

We Must Act: Addressing and Combating Oppression During And Beyond BIPOC Mental Health Month

July is Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)-Mental Health Month, formerly recognized as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. For me, every month is BIPOC Mental Health Month. Our communities are…

July 21, 2021 | HRC Staff

#AM_Equality: July 21, 2021

#AM_Equality: Why it’s so urgent to pass the Equality Act; Join HRC & Mental Health America to discuss self-directed care for BIPOC communities

July 20, 2021 | Madeleine Roberts

HRC Mourns Taya Ashton, Black Transgender Woman Killed in Maryland

HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Taya Ashton, a 20-year-old Black transgender woman who was killed in Suitland, Prince George’s County, Maryland on July 17.

July 20, 2021 | HRC Staff

#AM_Equality: July 20, 2021

#AM_Equality: First transgender model appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition; first active NHL player comes out as gay

July 19, 2021 | HRC Staff

#AM_Equality: July 19, 2021

#AM_Equality: California budget includes $3 million for LGBTQ training for teachers; anti-LGBTQ efforts in Texas legislature

July 16, 2021 | HRC Staff

#AM_Equality: July 16, 2021

#AM_Equality: Minnesota Gov. Walz signed an executive order banning “conversion therapy”; HRC mourns Aidelen Evans

July 15, 2021 | Wyatt Ronan

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Signs Executive Order Banning “Conversion Therapy”

MINNESOTA — Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an Executive Order banning the harmful practice of “conversion therapy” by licensed providers working with minors. The dangerous, debunked practice of “conversion…

July 15, 2021 | Madeleine Roberts

HRC Mourns Aidelen Evans, Black Transgender Woman Killed in Texas

HRC is deeply saddened to report on the death of Aidelen Evans, a 24-year-old Black transgender woman, who was found dead in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 18 and identified…

July 15, 2021 | HRC Staff

#AM_Equality: July 15, 2021

#AM_Equality: Texas Senate passes anti-trans sports bill; 30 out LGBTQ athletes to represent Team USA in Tokyo