New FBI Hate Crimes Report Shows Increases in Anti-LGBTQ Attacks
HRC responded to troubling federal data showing unacceptably high levels of hate crimes — and an increase in those targeting LGBTQ people — as disclosed by the FBI today.
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HRC Remembers Matthew Shepard On Anniversary Of His Passing, Calls For Change To Honor His Memory
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard, who was the victim of a fatally violent hate crime because of his sexual orientation. Shepard’s death sparked a…
More Than 30 Major Corporations Join Human Rights Campaign Supreme Court Amicus Brief Stating No Loving Foster Parent Should Face Discrimination in Child Welfare
The brief is in reference to the case Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.
Three Years After McCain 'No' Vote, McSally Still Supports Lawsuit to Repeal ACA
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsIn 2017, McSally famously said "let's get this F&*^ing thing done" before voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
100 Days Out: Trump v. Biden on LGBTQ Equality in Housing and Public Accommodations
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsGet the facts on where Trump and Biden stand on LGBTQ equality in housing and public accommodations.
100 Days Out: Trump v. Biden on LGBTQ Equality in the Workplace
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsHRC is highlighting key attacks from the Trump-Pence administration and the commitments from the Biden administration to undo those…
Human Rights Campaign Announces First Slate of Pro-Equality Champions for Florida Legislature
Of the endorsed candidates, all identify as LGBTQ and all but two are people of color.
National Trans Visibility March, HRCF Launch Initiative to Mobilize Trans and Non-Binary Voters
Research shows nearly 1 million transgender people are eligible to vote but face significant barriers. This initiative aims to arm the community with information and increase awareness of their voting…
Leading LGBTQ Rights Orgs Call on DOJ to Enforce SCOTUS' Bostock Decision
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretarySexual orientation and gender identity discrimination is against the law. The Trump-Pence administration should not delay the application of the law.
What the Supreme Court Ruling in Bostock Means For State Legislative Efforts
We must continue to advance pro-equality legislation, including in employment, at the state level.
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