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.
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.
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.
Danica Roem Makes History as Virginia’s First Out Transgender Public Official
Danica Roem unseats anti-LGBTQ Delegate Bob Marshall in clear warning to anti-LGBTQ lawmakers across the country.
HRC Mourns Candace Towns, a Black Trans Woman Killed in Georgia
HRC mourns the loss of Candace Towns, a transgender woman who was found shot to death on Tuesday in Georgia.
HRC Mourns Jaylow Mcglory, a Transgender Woman Killed in Louisiana
HRC mourns the death of Jaylow Mcglory, a Black transgender woman fatally shot in Alexandria, Louisiana, on August 4.
BREAKING: HRC Responds to Court Decision Blocking Trump-Pence’s Ban on Transgender Troops
WASHINGTON - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, responded to the decision by a U.S. Federal Judge…
BREAKING: HRC Responds to Court Decision Blocking Trump-Pence’s Discriminatory Ban on Trans Troops
HRC responded to the decision by a U.S. Federal Judge to block enforcement of the Trump-Pence Administration’s unconstitutional ban on military service by transgender troops.