The Leadership and Political Power of Black Women
As Black History Month draws to a close, and we turn toward Women’s History Month, HRC is highlighting the political and electoral power of Black women.
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HRC Calls on State Department to Withhold Funding for Egypt Over Human Rights Record
HRC led a coalition of ten human rights organizations calling on the Trump administration not to release military funding to Egypt due to their abysmal human rights record, particularly with…
Pulse Survivor Brandon Wolf Speaks Out on Florida School Massacre
A day after the horrific school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Pulse shooting survivor Brandon Wolf took to HRC's Twitter handle for an #HRCTwitterTakeover to discuss…
Trump-Pence Administration Releases Dangerous and Irresponsible Anti-LGBTQ Budget
The elimination or slashing of programs related to the Affordable Care Act, HIV/AIDS, and international humanitarian projects are a direct threat to the safety and well-being of LGBTQ people here…
Department of Education Admits to Rejecting Civil Rights Complaints From Trans Students
HRC responded to a shocking admission by the Department of Education regarding their refusal to respond to civil rights complaints filed by transgender students who are barred from using bathrooms…
HRC Responds to Passage of Senate Budget Deal and Urges Congress to Protect Dreamers
“While this budget agreement includes vital funding for health care...we remain deeply concerned that millions of Dreamers are still at risk."
Recapping HRC's Fight to Protect Dreamers
The fight to protect Dreamers continues to intensify as the Trump administration moves further away from a bipartisan approach.
Trump-Pence Administration Refuses to Sign Statement Supporting Marriage Equality and Trans Rights
HRC strongly condemned the Trump-Pence administration's refusal to sign a statement in support of an Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ ruling on marriage equality and transgender rights.
Trump-Pence Administration is Retreating From U.S. Leadership on Human Rights, Democracy
2017 marked the most serious crisis for international human rights and democracy in decades, according to the nonpartisan watchdog Freedom House.
Dangerous Nominee Sam Brownback Confirmed as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
Vice President Mike Pence cast the tie-breaking vote on yet another divisive nominee
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