History Made: More LGBTQ+ People Elected to Congress Than Ever Before
Openly LGBTQ+ Members Play Key Roles in Promoting, Advancing, and Eventually Passing Critical Legislation
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Human Rights Campaign Endorses Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul for Reelection
Springfield — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul for reelection. HRC PAC is committed to engaging its volunteers, members…
HRC PAC Endorses Nine Additional Pro-Equality Champions for U.S. House
"At a Time When the LGBTQ+ Community Faces Relentless Attacks From Extremist Elected Officials Across the Country, We Know That This Diverse Group of Candidates Will Be Champions for Equality…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Governor J.B. Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton of Illinois for Reelection
The Human Rights Campaign endorses Governor J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Governor Julaina Stratton for reelection
HRC Remembers the Life of Martasia Richmond, who was loved ‘tremendously’ by friends
As beloved tributes to Martasia Richmond, a Black transgender woman, pour in from friends on Facebook, HRC remembers her life as she was killed in Chicago on July 11 and…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Nine Pro-LGBTQ+ Equality U.S. Senators for Reelection
'They Have Been Defenders of Our Democracy, and Allies for Marginalized Communities'
Remembering Tatiana Labelle, Chicago Trans Woman Loved by Many
Tatiana Labelle, a 33-year-old Black transgender woman, was a Chicago native who was loved by her friends and family. She was a fan of Mariah Carey and Patti Labelle. On…
HRC Mourns Briana Hamilton, Black Transgender Woman Killed in Chicago, Illinois
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Briana Hamilton, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman who was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois on September 17. Hamilton’s death is…
HRC Mourns Disaya Monaee, Black Transgender Woman Killed in Chicago, Illinois
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Disaya Monaee, a 32-year-old Black transgender woman who was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois on September 6. Monaee’s death is…
HRC Mourns Tiara Banks, Black Transgender Woman Killed in Chicago
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tiara Banks, a 24-year-old Black transgender woman, who was killed in Chicago, Illinois, on April 21, 2021. Tiara’s death is…
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