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State & Local Advocacy
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Bethlehem City Council Passes Measure Protecting LGBTQ Youth from 'Conversion Therapy'
Bethlehem becomes the eighth Pennsylvania locality to protect youth from the abusive, discredited practice
HRC Endorses Mary Gay Scanlon for U.S. Congress
HRC announced its endorsement of Mary Gay Scanlon for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 5th District.
Koch Brothers Network Continues to Pour Millions Targeting Pro-Equality Champion Tammy Baldwin
So far, outside special interest groups have spent upwards of $10 million to oust Senator Tammy Baldwin — more than any other Democratic candidate up for re-election this year.
HRC Exposes Nevada’s Slate of Anti-Equality Statewide Candidates
Ahead of November’s midterm elections, HRC is exposing Nevada’s anti-equality candidates and highlighting their abysmal records on LGBTQ issues.
Madison City Council Passes Measure to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Practice of “Conversion Therapy"
Madison becomes the second Wisconsin city to protect youth from the abusive, discredited practice of “conversion therapy” on LGBTQ youth.
Maine Governor Vetoes Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Dangerous Practice of “Conversion Therapy”
Maine Republican Governor Paul LePage becomes the first governor in the nation to veto legislation that would have protected LGBTQ youth from the dangerous practice of “conversion therapy.”
VICTORY! New Jersey Governor Signs Bipartisan Legislation Removing Roadblocks for Transgender People
Measures modernize state law to ensure birth and death certificates accurately reflect gender identity.
DISCRIMINATION IN S.C.: Legislature Sends Appropriations Bill with Anti-LGBTQ Provision to Governor
The measure would allow publicly funded adoption agencies to discriminate against a range of prospective parents, including same-sex couples, single mothers and interfaith couples.
The Anniversary of Stonewall Reminds Us of the Urgency of Resistance
In a week of frustrating setbacks and heartbreaking stories, today’s anniversary of Stonewall reminds us of the power and urgency of resistance.
Love conquers hate.
