HRC Honors the 71st Annual Human Rights Day
This Human Rights Day, we reflect on the pivotal progress our community has made and on the critical work that remains to protect and empower LGBTQ people around the world.
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HRC Celebrates Human Rights Day 2019
This Human Rights Day, we celebrate our successes, recognize our setbacks and renew our commitment to achieving a world where everyone is able to be themselves.
Civil Rights Groups: The “Fairness for All” Act is an Affront to Existing Civil Rights Protections
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsIf enacted, this bill would undermine civil rights protections for women, people of color, people of faith and create…
Check Out These Top 4 Most-Improved Cities Working with HRC to Make LGBTQ Equality a Priority
Every year, cities find ways to stand out among the 506 cities rated in the MEI by working hard to ensure their communities are welcoming and inclusive of all people.
HRC Foundation Releases 2019 Index Rating Cities and Municipalities on LGBTQ Inclusion
The average score of cities of all sizes across the country has risen every year of the Trump-Pence administration, reflecting a commitment to LGBTQ equality.
HRC Urges U.S. Senate to Reject Anti-LGBTQ Extremist Steven Menashi
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 10 to advance Steven Menashi, a nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, to the full U.S. Senate.
Trump Attacks LGBTQ People, Religious Minorities with Proposed HHS Regulation
This latest attack from the Trump-Pence administration targets a broad range of programs serving youth, including child welfare programs, and comes during National Adoption Month, a nationwide initiative to raise…
Three Things LGBTQ People Should Know As Open Enrollment Begins
The ACA provides unprecedented federal protections for countless Americans, including LGBTQ people, who faced discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity before the law’s implementation.
BREAKING: Fourth Mississippi City Enacts LGBTQ-Inclusive Non-Discrimination Protections
City of Holly Springs, Miss. enacts non-discrimination ordinance.
HRC Announces Expansion of Legal Advocacy To Combat Attacks on LGBTQ Equality Around the World
Through strategic impact litigation, HRC will — working with movement partners — more effectively shape law and ensure the equal application of Constitutional rights and protections.
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