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Equality Magazine: Winter 2024

Our Rights Are At Stake

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.

Read the Winter 2024 issue

The Latest Updates

July 23, 2007 | HRC Staff

Nancy Pelosi to Speak at HRC Dinner

Human Rights Campaign to Honor House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with 2007 National Equality AwardPelosi Will Also Keynote 11th Annual DinnerWASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual…

February 23, 2007 | HRC Staff

Former NBA player comes out

John Amaechi, once a star player for the Orlando Magic, is the first NBA player to ever publicly come out as a gay man. Now retired from basketball, Amaechi's unique…

October 26, 2005 | HRC Staff

Sheryl Swoopes Opens Doors with Honesty and Courage

'Sheryl Swoopes is a real hero on and off the court,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement as…