New FBI Data Shows Increased Reported Incidents of Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crimes in 2016
The FBI released hate crime statistics for 2016 and highlights the ongoing epidemic of anti-transgender violence in the U.S.
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More Than 1,400 Parents of Transgender Young People Sign National Declaration of Rights
WASHINGTON – In response to significant attacks on the rights of LGBTQ people, an unprecedented number of parents of transgender young people have come together to sign a declaration of…
1,400+ Parents of Trans Young People Sign Declaration of Rights In Response to Attacks on Equality
The groundbreaking statement calls for inclusive schools, employment opportunities and protections from violence for transgender youth across the country.
HRC Releases Corporate Equality Index with Record 609 Companies Earning Perfect Scores
Washington - A record number of the nation’s major companies and law firms are advancing vital policies and practices to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workers around…
HRC Releases Annual Corporate Equality Index with Record 609 Companies Earning Perfect Scores
A record 947 American businesses scored for LGBTQ-inclusive workplace policies.
HRC Endorses Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown for Re-election
WASHINGTON - Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization announced its endorsement of Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown in…
Meet the Transgender Americans Who Won on Election Day
In an incredible turnout of pro-equality voters, Americans across the country elected at least eight out transgender people to office during the election.
Support Trans and Non-Binary Youth By Hosting a Jazz & Friends National Day of Community Readings Event
Jazz and Friends National Day of Community Readings in Support of Transgender and Non-Binary Youth is an annual national reading of affirming, inclusive and educational books that cover the trans…
Andrea Jenkins Becomes First Openly Transgender Black Woman to Win Public Office in America
Last night, Andrea Jenkins, a transgender woman of color, was elected to the Minneapolis City Council.
HRC Congratulates Mayor-Elect Jenny Durkan on Victory in Seattle
WASHINGTON -- Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement after Jenny Durkan won Seattle’s…
Love conquers hate.
