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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Human Rights Campaign Announces “Vote Equal, Vote Safe” Town Hall
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, Politics
The Town Hall will be hosted by activist and Pod Save the People host DeRay McKesson and feature…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses 40 House, 5 Senate Pro-Equality Leaders
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsEndorsements come after the first anniversary of the U.S. House passing the Equality Act.
Despite Coronavirus, LGBTQ Voters Continue Historic High Turnout
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsThis presidential primary every exit poll, in every state, shows one consistent trend: LGBTQ voters are fired up and…
HRC & Local Advocates Launch Equality Act Month of Action with Dozens of In-District Events
HRC launched an Equality Act Month of Action with dozens of in-district grassroots events to build support for the Equality Act
VICTORY! HRC-Backed Lori Lightfoot Elected Chicago’s First Openly LGBTQ and Black Female Mayor
Lori Lightfoot made history as Chicago’s first openly LGBTQ and Black female mayor.
HRC Endorses Lori Lightfoot for Mayor of Chicago
Lori Lightfoot would make history as the city’s first openly LGBTQ mayor
Women Are Leading the Way Toward Equality on International Women’s Day
HRC marks International Women’s Day by honoring, celebrating and uplifting the voices of women advocating for LGBTQ and gender equality globally.
HRC Responds: Jussie Smollett Targeted In Possible Hate Crime Attack
Longtime LGBTQ advocate and friend of HRC, Jussie Smollett, was the victim of a possible hate crime attack in Chicago.
As State Legislative Sessions Get Underway & New Officials Take Office, We See Why Elections Matter
As legislative sessions begin across nearly all 50 states, HRC is tracking more than 150 pieces of LGBTQ-related legislation.
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