Human Rights Campaign Congratulates New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Re-Election Victory
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) congratulates New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on his successful re-election bid.
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HRC Remembers Rikkey Outumuro, a.k.a. Tru Starlet, Beloved Advocate and Drag Performer
Rikkey Otumuro, a 39-year-old Latina transgender woman, was a popular and well-loved member of the Washington LGBTQ+ community. Outumuro, a.k.a. Tru Starlet, was fatally shot in Centralia, Washington, on the…
Human Rights Campaign Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Crucial Voting Rights Legislation
Millions of voters -- especially LGBTQ+ voters and voters of color -- remain at risk of being denied the fundamental constitutional right to vote as voter suppression efforts continue unabated…
Human Rights Campaign Congratulates Minneapolis City Councilor Andrea Jenkins on Her Re-Election
The first openly transgender Black woman elected to public office in the United States will continue to serve 8th Ward of Minneapolis
Human Rights Campaign Vows To Fight Against Youngkin’s Regressive Agenda
Last night, anti-equality extremist Glenn Youngkin won the race for Virginia Governor.
Make No Mistake: Equality is on the Ballot in Virginia
By Carol Schall and Mary Townley
Human Rights Campaign Statement on Supreme Court Hearing on Texas Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Texas’ state law that bans abortion after the first…
LGBTQ+ History Month: QTBIPOC leaders
The Stonewall Riots were driven by QTBIPOC who wanted little more than to be able to exist as their authentic selves. Today, more than 50 years later, they are still…
Jessi Hart Remembered as "Intelligent, Thoughtful and Caring"
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jessi Hart, a white 42-year-old transgender woman killed in Banks, Oregon. Her body was found on Oct. 17, 2021. Hart’s…
Honoring Jo Acker, Trans Woman Who Confronted Shooter
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jo Acker, a white 26-year-old transgender woman killed in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 26, 2021. Acker’s death is at least…
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