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September 15, 2017 | HRC Staff

Majority of Americans Support Transgender Troops

A clear majority of Americans support allowing transgender people to serve in the U.S. military, according to a new findings released by the Public Religion Research Institute.

September 15, 2017 | Sarah McBride

HRC Hails Introduction of Bipartisan Bill Protecting Transgender Troops

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), John McCain (R-AZ), and Jack Reed (D-RI) announced the introduction of legislation to protect currently-serving transgender service members from being discharged.

September 15, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC se une a la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de nuestra comunidad latinx

HRC se enorgullece de observar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana que comienza hoy, 15 de septiembre. Esta celebración anual conmemora las historias y culturas de los ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyos…

September 15, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC Stands Proudly with Latinx Community During Hispanic Heritage Month

HRC is proud to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the histories and cultures of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central…

September 14, 2017 | Guest Contributors

Discriminatory Ban Already Harming Trans Troops & Military, Lambda Legal & OutServe-SLDN Tell Court

LGBT legal rights organizations ask federal court to halt immediately all efforts to implement dangerous and discriminatory ban.

September 14, 2017 | Beck Bailey

Building LGBTQ Visibility & Leadership: AT&T's Live Proud on Campus Scholarship Contest

HRC is proud to be working with AT&T to promote understanding, awareness and equality for the LGBTQ community.

September 14, 2017 | Guest Contributors

HRC Los Angeles Joins United4Love2 Rally

HRC-Los Angeles joined nearly 100 people at the United4Love2 rally at the Upland Memorial Park.

September 14, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC Mourns Derricka Banner, a Transgender Woman Murdered in Charlotte

HRC mourns the loss of Derricka Banner, a transgender woman who was found shot to death Tuesday morning in Charlotte, N.C.

September 14, 2017 | HRC Staff

Family Acceptance Saves Lives

This September, HRC marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by recognizing the fundamental role parents play in fostering a safe and inclusive community for young people.

September 13, 2017 | Jennifer Pike Bailey

Bipartisan Effort to Protect Trans Troops in the U.S. Senate

The endeavor is progressing on the National Defense Authorization Act, the annual must-pass defense bill.