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.
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Law allows discrimination by child welfare agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced its endorsement of Ron Nirenberg for mayor…
HRC was horrified to learn that Kenne McFadden, a 27-year-old transgender woman, was murdered weeks ago in San Antonio.
HRC sharply criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for calling a special session specifically to discriminate against transgender Texans.
On May 21, the Texas House and Senate both passed anti-LGBTQ items.
Bill would allow discrimination by child welfare agencies if signed into law.
HRC called on the Texas Senate to stop a measure just passed by the Texas House of Representatives that could further ostracize and harm transgender students.
With just days left in this year’s legislative session, extremist members of the Texas legislature are not giving up their attacks on LGBTQ Texans and their families.
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would directly impact transgender student athletes in Texas.
Bill would allow discrimination by child welfare agencies; now heads to Senate.
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