Texas State Senate Passes Cruel and Discriminatory Anti-LGBTQ Bill
SB 17 would allow state-sanctioned discrimination in more than 200 professions which are licensed or regulated by the state.
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La legislatura de Texas se llena de proyectos de ley discriminatorios
Cuando la sesión legislativa de Texas comenzó en enero de este año, los legisladores en Austin manifestaron su intención de centrarse en los principales problemas de financiamiento que enfrenta el…
Texas Legislature Doubling Down on Discriminatory Bills
Five anti-equality bills are scheduled for action in the legislature, and HRC will be watching should more emerge.
Three Questions for Florida’s First LGBTQ Consumer Advocate
HRC Board of Governors member Nik Harris has been appointed Florida’s first LGBTQ Consumer Advocate.
HRC and Equality Florida Action PAC Announce Support for Jane Castor
Today, HRC and Equality Florida Action PAC announced both organizations are backing Jane Castor in the runoff election for mayor of Tampa, Florida.
Puerto Rico’s Governor Issues Executive Order Protecting Youth from Dangerous “Conversion Therapy"
Puerto Rico joins 15 states and Washington, D.C. in protecting minors from the discredited practice.
HRC Endorses Judge Lisa Neubauer for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In the spring election Judge Lisa Neubauer will face Brian Hagedorn, a dangerous opponent of equality and fairness.
Tennessee Legislature Ramps Up Efforts to Advance Anti-LGBTQ Child Welfare Bills
This week, the Tennessee House Judiciary Committee voted to advance a bill that would create a license to discriminate in child welfare services.
HRC Endorses Eric Genrich for Mayor of Green Bay, WI
Eric Genrich will work to ensure that Green Bay is an inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.
Against Backdrop of Equality Lobby Day, Texas Senate Considers Discriminatory Bills
Hundreds of Texans joined with HRC, Equality Texas, ACLU of Texas, Texas Freedom Network and the Transgender Education Network of Texas for “All in for Equality Lobby Day.”