Tennessee’s Slate of Hate Continues With More Anti-LGBTQ Bills To Fight
Each year, Tennessee is at the top of the list of states introducing the most anti-LGBTQ legislation -- and this year is no different.
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Over 1,800 Parents Sign HRC Letter Condemning State Legislation Attacking Trans and Non-Binary Youth
The action comes as a bill in South Dakota that would have imposed criminal penalties on doctors for providing affirming, best-practice medical care to transgender and non-binary youth was effectively…
NEW SURVEY RESULTS: Tennesseans Agree that Anti-LGBTQ Legislation is a Waste of Time
Majorities support LGBTQ protections, oppose anti-LGBTQ agendas in the legislature
Ohio’s LGBTQ Laws Rated in HRC’s Annual State Equality Index
Falling into the lowest category, Ohio is one of 30 states where LGBTQ Americans, their friends and families remain at risk of discrimination.
Michigan’s LGBTQ Laws Rated in HRC’s Annual State Equality Index
Michigan falls into the lowest category, “High Priority to Achieve Basic Equality.” as an estimated 8 million LGBTQ Americans, their friends and families remain at risk of discrimination if they…
Nevada Rates High for Pro-LGBTQ Laws in HRC’s Annual State Equality Index
Nevada falls into the category, of “Working Toward Innovative Equality.” and passed a sweeping set of pro-LGBTQ bills in the 2019 legislative session.
HISTORY: Virginia Values Act Passes, Extending Critical Protections to LGBTQ Virginians
Virginia becomes the first state in decades -- and first Southern state -- to pass comprehensive non-discrimination protections from scratch, after years of legislative stalemates
35 Corporations and 107 Small Businesses Sign Letter Opposing Discrimination in Tennessee
Following the signing of HB 836 in Tennessee, top businesses sign a letter opposing the bill and further attempts to discriminate against LGBTQ Tennesseans.
HRC Endorses Assemblywoman Christy Smith for U.S. Congress
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsHRC will work to ensure Assemblywoman Smith joins the pro-equality majority in the House of Representatives.
What You Need To Know About The ERA
Over the last few weeks, you may have heard the words “Equal Rights Amendment” more than you ever have before -- and for good reason.
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