Military Officers, Organizations Urge Ninth Circuit to Maintain Block on Trans Troops Ban
The amicus briefs filed today represent the clear broad, bipartisan opposition to Donald Trump and Mike Pence's unconstitutional ban on transgender troops.
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The Anniversary of Stonewall Reminds Us of the Urgency of Resistance
In a week of frustrating setbacks and heartbreaking stories, today’s anniversary of Stonewall reminds us of the power and urgency of resistance.
Congress Must Step Up and Pass the Equality Act Now
It's been three years since marriage equality became law of the land, yet there is still no federal law protecting the LGBTQ community from discrimination.
#WorldRefugeeDay #HRCTwitterTakeover with Rainbow Railroad's Kimahli Powell
Kimahli Powell, executive director of Rainbow Railroad, hosted an #HRCTwitterTakeover to mark World Refugee Day.
Federal Court Denies Renewed Attempt to Implement Transgender Military Ban
A federal court in Seattle denied yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to implement its discriminatory plan to ban transgender people from serving openly in the U.S. Armed Services.
HRC Endorses Colin Allred for U.S. Congress
HRC announced its endorsement of Colin Allred for U.S. Congress in Texas' 32nd Congressional District.
Chechen Refugee and Leader of Rainbow Railroad Join HRC for Meetings in Washington, D.C.
A gay refugee from Chechnya and the executive director of Rainbow Railroad joined HRC in Washington, D.C. for a series of meetings to address the ongoing crimes against humanity occurring…
Ken Marcus Confirmed to Lead U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights
HRC is disappointed that the Senate narrowly voted today to confirm Kenneth Marcus to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education by a vote…
Reintroduction of the International Human Rights Defense Act
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) -- two champions of equality -- have reintroduced legislation in Congress to promote and protect the human rights of LGBTQ people…
Rise up. Speak up. Show up this National LGBTQ Pride Month
HRC is proud to kick off National LGBTQ Pride Month, a time when we honor our history and recommit to resisting anti-equality forces working to undo our hard-earned progress.