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.
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LGBTQ+ Youth
The Latest Updates
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…
Welcoming Schools in Wisconsin: Addressing the Needs of LGBTQ and Other Marginalized Students
Recently released data from Wisconsin’s Youth Behavior Survey shows that students with marginalized identities feel less safe and supported at school than their counterparts.
Washington Governor Signs Legislation Protecting LGBTQ Youth From Dangerous "Conversion Therapy"
With Governor Inslee’s signature, Washington joins the growing number of states adopting critical protections for LGBTQ youth.
Milwaukee Becomes First Municipality in Wisconsin to Protect Youth from “Conversion Therapy”
Milwaukee is the first city in Wisconsin to pass an ordinance prohibiting licensed mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors.
Student Non-Discrimination Act Reintroduced in Congress
Pro-equality champions in the Senate and House of Representatives reintroduced the Student Non-Discrimination Act to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination.
DeVos Considering Rescinding Nondiscriminatory School Discipline Guidance
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has spent her first year in the Trump administration trying to undermine civil rights protections across the board.
Equality Making Waves in States Across the Nation
As legislative sessions continue in state capitols across the country, HRC is tracking more than 110 anti-LGBTQ bills and more than 166 pro-equality bills introduced in state legislatures.
Protecting Maryland’s LGBTQ Youth
HRC is proud to have joined advocates from FreeState Justice to advocate for two important pieces of proposed legislation that seek to protect LGBTQ youth across Maryland.
HRC Joins Georgia Equality & Advocates for LGBTQ Lobby Day and Rally
Last week, HRC joined Georgia Equality, ACLU, Lambda Legal, Anti Defamation League, Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and supporters to lobby and rally in opposition to SB 375.
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