Oklahoma House Passes Bill Harmful to Kids, HRC Calls on Governor to Reject It
SB 1140 passes House by vote of 61-25, could soon move to governor’s desk
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Anti-LGBTQ Lawmakers Targeting Prospective Families
Since the beginning of this year’s legislative sessions HRC has tracked more than 113 anti-LGBTQ bills and more than 182 pro-equality bills introduced in state capitols across the country.
Top Child Welfare Organizations Stand in Opposition to Dangerous Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in Kansas
Groups call out proposed discriminatory bill HB 2481
Three Ways Betsy DeVos Has Undermined Protections for Students
Since her confirmation to office, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has made clear that the Department of Education no longer prioritizes protecting all students from harm.
Top Child Welfare Organizations Stand in Opposition to Dangerous Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in Oklahoma
Top child welfare organizations joined a letter explaining their reasons for opposing Oklahoma's SB1140
Welcoming Schools Training in Largest School District in Country
HRC's Welcoming Schools Program is in New York City this week to train educators and staff at the New York City Department of Education (DOE) on building more inclusive schools…
Despite Anti-LGBTQ Efforts, Equality Pushing Forward
As legislative sessions continue in state capitols across the country, HRC is tracking more than 113 anti-LGBTQ bills and more than 178 pro-equality bills introduced in state legislatures.
Oklahoma Legislature Continues Push for Anti-LGBTQ Child Welfare Bill
HRC President Chad Griffin and staff joined Freedom Oklahoma at the Oklahoma State Capitol to oppose SB 1140, a proposed license to discriminate in the provision of child welfare services.
Supporting All Children and All Families in Maryland
HRC Foundation's All Children – All Families program helps child welfare agencies serve LGBTQ children, youth and families with compassion and inclusion.
Maryland State Legislature Sends Bill to Protect LGBTQ Youth from “Conversion Therapy” to Gov. Hogan
HRC, FreeState Justice and WISE urged Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to sign SB 1028 — legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the state from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called…
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