Six Years After Shelby Decision, HRC Joins Partners to Push for Voting Rights Protections
Six years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted critical protections in the landmark Voting Rights Act.
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HRC Applauds Supreme Court Decision Allowing New Virginia Legislative Map to Stand
HRC applauds the Supreme Court’s decision that allows the newly drawn, more representative Virginia State Legislative map to stand.
HRC Congratulates Pro-Equality Candidates Following Virginia Primary Results
After anti-equality politicians blocked votes on non-discrimination protections, HRC gets ready to make a critical difference this November.
HRC Congratulates Ron Nirenberg on His Reelection as San Antonio Mayor
Mayor Nirenberg has stood up for the LGBTQ community and helped expand opportunity for every San Antonian.
Voices of Equality Voters Heard Loud and Clear During 2019 Texas Legislative Session
As the 2019 legislative session in Texas comes to a close, HRC looks back with pride on accomplishing some significant milestones for equality in the Lone Star State.
HRC Supports Important D.C. Decriminalization Legislation
Legislation would modernize DC laws by eliminating criminal penalties for consensual sex work, which disproportionately affect transgender people; would allow victims of violence to more safely report crimes.
Protecting LGBTQ Youth and Families from Harmful Legislation
Against the backdrop of National Foster Care Month, HRC and our partners have been hard at work to fight back against harmful child welfare-related legislation in states around the country.
On the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, HRC Celebrates Half a Century of Pride
50 years after the Stonewall Riots sparked the modern LGBTQ rights movement, HRC celebrates our community’s progress and looks to the fight ahead.
HRC Endorses Pro-Equality Candidate Dan McCready for United States Congress (NC-09)
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryDan McCready is running against anti-LGBTQ candidate Dan Bishop in a special election to fill the seat representing North Carolina’s 9th…
Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Protect LGBTQ Youth From Dangerous “Conversion Therapy”
Legislation now heads to the governor’s desk
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