HRC Mourns Fifty Bandz, Black Trans Woman Killed in Louisiana
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Fifty Bandz, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman who was shot to death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 28. Her…
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Human Rights Campaign Foundation Partners with Tie The Knot Ahead of Valentine’s Day
What’s the best way to advocate for LGBTQ equality and spread the love? Doing so in style!
U.S. House of Representatives Upheld Democracy and Voted to Remove Greene from Her Committee Assignments
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryHRC responded to the U.S. House of Representatives upholding the integrity of our democratic institutions by voting to remove U.S. Representative…
Children’s Books to Explore During Black History Month
Black History Month is a time for us to recognize the rich history of the Black community and the many ways they have, and continue to, contribute to the fabric…
President Biden and Secretary Blinken Release Comprehensive Memorandum on Protecting Rights of LGBTQ People Abroad
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryHRC responded to the news that President Biden signed a presidential memorandum on protecting the rights of LGBTQ people worldwide. This…
CDC Releases Report Confirming Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People at Greater Risk of COVID-19 Illness, Calls for More Data Collection
Today, the Human Rights Campaign responded to a report issued today by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention detailing the underlying health conditions that increase the risk of contracting…
Today Is a New Day for Trans New Yorkers
The #WalkingWhileTrans Ban has been repealed!
Florida Implements Bostock
Today, Florida’s Commission on Human Relations announced its intention to fully implement the Bostock v. Clayton County decision on the state level. This action means that Florida’s more than 772,000…
Mississippi State Senate Committee Passes Discriminatory Anti-Transgender Sports Ban Bill
Today, the Mississippi Senate Accountability, Efficiency, and Transparency Committee passed an anti-transgender bill, SB 2536, aimed at banning transgender women and girls from participating in sports. This discriminatory legislation would…
Human Rights Campaign Praises Cuomo, State Legislative Leaders For Swift Action To Repeal New York’s ‘Walking While Trans’ Law
This evening, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Assembly Bill 3355 (Paulin) and Senate Bill 1351 (Hoylman), repealing New York state’s Loitering for the Purpose of Prostitution law which originally…
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