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October 4, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC Sounds the Alarm on Arrests, Renewed Crackdown on LGBTQ People in Egypt

HRC is alarmed about recent human rights abuses against LGBTQ people in Egypt.

October 4, 2017 | Stephen Peters

HRC Endorses Oregon Governor Kate Brown for Re-election

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced its endorsement of Oregon Governor Kate Brown…

October 4, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC’s Sarah McBride Announces New Book with Foreword by Joe Biden

McBride’s first book, Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality, will be released by Crown Publishing in March 2018.

October 3, 2017 | HRC Staff

Equality Pub Crawl Helps the Community Connect in Arkansas

HRC Arkansas hosted its first Equality Pub Crawl in downtown Springdale.

October 3, 2017 | HRC Staff

Our Hearts Are With Las Vegas: Ways to Help in the Wake of the Shooting

HRC was horrified by news of the tragedy in Las Vegas. Here are ways to help the victims and their families.

October 3, 2017 | HRC Staff

HHS Strategic Plan Removes All Mentions of LGBTQ People and Health Disparities

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released their Strategic Plan for FY 2018 - 2022, erasing all mentions of the LGBTQ population and their unique health needs.

October 3, 2017 | HRC Staff

The Nation's Worst Anti-LGBTQ State Law Goes Into Effect in Mississippi

A harmful Mississippi state law allowing the use of religion as a justification for discrimination against LGBTQ Mississippians at work, school and in their communities goes into effect October 10.

October 3, 2017 | Stephen Peters

Trump Administration Votes Against U.N. Resolution Condemning Death Penalty for Same-Sex Relations

October 3, 2017 | HRC Staff

Trump Administration Explains Vote Against United Nations Resolution

HRC welcomes this clarification but continues to be concerned about the Trump/Pence administration’s engagement on the human rights of LGBTQ people abroad.