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HRC Urges Congress to Advance the “Do No Harm Act”
Legislation would clarify that the federal RFRA is intended to protect religious freedom while ensuring it is not misused as a weapon of discrimination.
HRC Files Amicus Brief with Major Companies Supporting Transgender Students in Critical Case
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryThe brief was filed in the pivotal case Adams v. School Board of St. John’s County, Florida.
HRC to Congress: Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act Now
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryAhead of the 54th anniversary of the first Selma to Montgomery voting rights march, members of Congress will introduce the Voting…
HRC to Senate: Reject the Confirmation of William Barr for U.S. Attorney General
HRC reiterated its call for the U.S. Senate to reject William Barr’s confirmation to U.S. attorney general.
HRC Calls on Senate to Reject Nominations of William Barr and Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Judicial Nominees
HRC reiterated its call for the U.S. Senate to oppose the Trump-Pence White House’s nomination of William Barr as Attorney General of the United States.
HRC Responds: Trump will Announce HIV Plan Two Years After Undermining Advocates’ Efforts
In his State of the Union address, Donald Trump will announce an intention to eliminate domestic HIV transmissions by 2030, despite his administration’s ongoing record of undermining HIV and AIDS…
Hate Crimes: What You Need to Know & How You Can Help
The horrific attack on Jussie Smollett has captured the attention of the media, and the alarming reality is that these attacks are happening to people practically every day across this…
LGBTQ Asylum Seekers and Refugees Must Be Welcome Here
Many LGBTQ asylum seekers are among those seeking safety and shelter in the U.S., which must continue to be a beacon of hope for many around the world.
HHS Decision Allows Discrimination Against Jewish, LGBTQ and Other Families in South Carolina
Opens door to federally-funded discrimination justified by religious belief against any number of prospective parents, including single parents, LGBTQ individuals or same-sex couples, parents who may previously have been divorced,…
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