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Pulling U.S. From U.N. Human Rights Council Could Endanger Lives Around The Globe
HRC expressed concern about reports that the Trump administration may withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council, which has taken historic steps to protect and promote…
Federal Appeals Court Rules in a Favor of Transgender Student Ashton Whitaker
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of Ashton Whitaker, a transgender high school student in Kenosha, Wisconsin, finding that he has the right under Title IX of the Education…
Congressional Committee Passes Resolution Condemning Anti-LGBTQ Violence in Chechnya
The resolution, calls on Chechen officials to immediately cease the abduction, detention, and torture of individuals on the basis of their actual or suspected sexual orientation, and hold accountable all…
Civil Rights Organizations Urge President Trump Not To Appoint David Clarke to Key DHS Position
Clarke’s record as Milwaukee County Sheriff and his history of incendiary and hateful statements make him unfit to serve in this role, as does his connection with antigovernment extremist groups.
DeVos Refuses to Commit to Basic Civil Rights Protections in School Choice Program
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and refused to stand up for LGBTQ students.
Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Critical Programs Impacting LGBTQ People
The FY18 budget purports to save $3.6 trillion over ten years, triggering unimaginable cuts to safety net programs.
Bipartisan House Resolution Introduced Condemning Anti-LGBTQ Violence in Chechnya
As reports continue to paint a terrifying picture of the attacks on gay and bisexual Chechens, a bipartisan group of representatives have released a resolution condemning the violence while holding…
#EyesOnChechnya -- HRC President Urges Tillerson to Grant Visas to LGBTQ Chechens Fleeing Violence
HRC President Chad Griffin sent a letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urging him to allow those fleeing violence in Chechnya -- including gay and bisexual men who have…
Sheriff David Clarke’s Possible Appointment to DHS Should Alarm Everyone
One of America’s most controversial and anti-LGBTQ law enforcement officials could soon be tapped by President Trump to fill a prominent role at the Department of Homeland Security -- raising…
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