HRC: Congress Must Pass American Dream and Promise Act
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HRC Supports Important D.C. Decriminalization Legislation
Legislation would modernize DC laws by eliminating criminal penalties for consensual sex work, which disproportionately affect transgender people; would allow victims of violence to more safely report crimes.
Protecting LGBTQ Youth and Families from Harmful Legislation
Against the backdrop of National Foster Care Month, HRC and our partners have been hard at work to fight back against harmful child welfare-related legislation in states around the country.
Trump-Pence Admin Announces Plan to Eliminate LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections in Healthcare
HHS proposes rule change to exclude protections against discrimination based on sex stereotyping and gender identity.
Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Protect LGBTQ Youth From Dangerous “Conversion Therapy”
Legislation now heads to the governor’s desk
HRC Joins Equality California for Advocacy Day
HRC was proud to join pro-equality advocates earlier this week at Equality California’s annual Advocacy Day at the state capitol in Sacramento to urge lawmakers to continue to advance LGBTQ-inclusive…
Tennessee’s 2019 Slate of Hate Is One Reason Why We Need the Equality Act Now
The 2019 legislative session has adjourned in Tennessee, but the fight for equality in the Volunteer State is far from over.
Brown v. Board of Education Was Rightly Decided. Why Do Trump's Nominees Refuse to Admit It?
May 17 marks the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, an occasion to commemorate the historic ruling and assess our nation’s progress towards equality and integration.
SHAME: Trump-Pence Administration Declares Opposition to Equality Act
The LGBTQ community and all Americans deserve a president with the courage and decency to sign the Equality Act into law.
Texas Bill to Protect LGBTQ Youth from “Conversion Therapy” Gets First-Ever Hearing In House
For the first time ever, the Texas House held a hearing on HB-517, a bill introduced by Rep. Celia Israel to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practice…
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