Protecting Maryland’s LGBTQ Youth
HRC is proud to have joined advocates from FreeState Justice to advocate for two important pieces of proposed legislation that seek to protect LGBTQ youth across Maryland.
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State & Local Advocacy
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Brookings Becomes First City in South Dakota to Enact Comprehensive LGBTQ-Inclusive Ordinance
Brookings made history by becoming the first municipality in South Dakota to enact comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
Congressman Dan Lipinski: The Anti-Equality Democratic Candidate in IL’s 3rd District
HRC, along with NARAL, SEIU, MoveOn, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and EMILY’s List are coming together to expose U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski’s anti-equality record heading into the Democratic primary on…
HRC Statement on Today’s Vote for Chief Justice to Connecticut Supreme Court
If confirmed, Justice Andrew McDonald will be the first openly LGBTQ Chief Justice of a state Supreme Court in the United States.
HIV Outbreak in Milwaukee Underscores Importance of Funding Critical Prevention Programs
Milwaukee health advocates are calling for the restoration of funding to combat the epidemic of HIV and STDs in the wake of a shocking uptick in their city.
HRC Joins Georgia Equality & Advocates for LGBTQ Lobby Day and Rally
Last week, HRC joined Georgia Equality, ACLU, Lambda Legal, Anti Defamation League, Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and supporters to lobby and rally in opposition to SB 375.
Despite Onslaught of Anti-LGBTQ Bills, Equality Moving Forward in States Across the Nation
As legislative sessions get underway in state capitols across the country, HRC is tracking more than 110 anti-LGBTQ bills and more than 159 pro-equality bills introduced in state legislatures.
Equality Wins in New Hampshire
LGBTQ people and allies in New Hampshire are celebrating after a week of wins in the Granite State.
HRC Mississippi Hosts Youth Leadership Summit
HRC hosted the Mississippi Youth Leadership Summit in partnership with ACLU of Mississippi and Teen Health Mississippi.
New Hampshire House of Representatives Passes Bill To Protect Transgender People from Discrimination
HRC hailed a vote by New Hampshire’s House of Representatives passing HB 1319 — legislation prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation.
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