HRC Calls for Continued Engagement at the UN Human Rights Council
As the new U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson took office earlier this month, HRC joined a group of human rights organizations in urging Tillerson and his staff to continue…
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HRC Responds to Reports That Trump Administration Plans to Rescind Trans Students Guidance
Tonight, HRC responded to media reports that the Trump administration plans to rescind guidance from the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education regarding schools’ obligations to transgender students under Title…
Virginia Legislature Sends Anti-LGBTQ ‘License to Discriminate’ Bill to Governor
Human Rights Campaign and Equality Virginia call on Governor McAuliffe to follow through on promise to veto the legislation
#LoveYourNeighbor: Jeremy Encourages His Community to Keep an Open Mind
Undeterred by the bigotry he has faced in his hometown, Jeremy encourages people to open up and have conversations with one another in HRC’s new #LoveYourNeighbor campaign, a video storytelling…
HRC Arkansas Finds its Match with Legislator Speed Dating
Approximately 50 HRC member and supporters in Arkansas gathered for a unique Valentine’s Day event to engage with their local representatives for “Legislator Speed Dating.”
NBA Stands up for Equality, Warns Texas Lawmakers Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Affect All-Star Game Bids
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, hailed comments from the National Basketball Association, warning Texas…
Pressure Mounts on Sri Lanka to Remove Anti-LGBTQ Laws as Part of E.U. Trade Deal
Efforts to decriminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity in Sri Lanka appear to be gaining steam as the country negotiates a preferential trade deal with the European Union.
House Holds Hearing on So-Called “Religious Liberty” with Anti-LGBTQ Witnesses
Only eight weeks into the 115th Congress, House Republicans are already pushing for special licenses to discriminate against LGBTQ people under the guise of religion.
With the NBA All-Star Game, North Carolina’s HB2 Loss is a Win for New Orleans
After the North Carolina General Assembly failed to repeal HB2, the NBA moved the All-Star Game from Charlotte to a city where their fans and players would feel safe.
Navigating Questions About Diverse Families in the Classroom
Elementary teachers often find themselves on the receiving end of challenging questions from students.
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