On Harvey Milk Day We Remember a Man Who Devoted His Life to Equality
Today, Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected into public office, would have celebrated his 87th birthday.
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BREAKING: Discrimination Tentatively Approved by Texas Senate, Anti-LGBTQ HB 3859 Advances
Bill would allow discrimination by child welfare agencies if signed into law.
BREAKING: Discriminatory Anti-Transgender Amendment Passes Texas House
HRC called on the Texas Senate to stop a measure just passed by the Texas House of Representatives that could further ostracize and harm transgender students.
The Maine Joins HRC's Equality Rocks Campaign
American alternative-rock band The Maine has joined HRC’s Equality Rocks campaign. Originally from Tempe, Arizona, The Maine is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a band this year.
Sheriff David Clarke’s Possible Appointment to DHS Should Alarm Everyone
One of America’s most controversial and anti-LGBTQ law enforcement officials could soon be tapped by President Trump to fill a prominent role at the Department of Homeland Security -- raising…
‘The Fosters’ Highlights the Importance of Acceptance in Foster Care and Adoption
In honor of National Foster Care Month, HRC is highlighting a television show that has done more to bring awareness to the issues of LGBTQ youth, same-sex couples and the…
HRC Praises Reintroduction of the Global Respect Act
The legislation would provide a new mechanism to prevent the world’s most anti-LGBTQ state actors from receiving a visa and entering the United States.
Political Leaders in The Gambia Support Repeal of Anti-LGBTQ Law
The current law allows life sentences for “repeat offenders” or individuals found guilty of “aggravated homosexuality.”
HRC & NEA Sponsor National Day of Reading of "I Am Jazz" in Support of Transgender Youth
Thousands of parents, educators and allies across the nation will stand in solidarity with transgender students by hosting school and community readings of I Am Jazz, a children’s book by…
TODAY: HRC & NEA Sponsor National Day of Reading of 'I Am Jazz' in Support of Transgender Youth
Washington -- Today, thousands of parents, educators and allies across the nation will stand in solidarity with transgender students by hosting school and community readings of I Am Jazz, a…
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