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January 18, 2017 | Alison Delpercio

5 Things You Can Do Today To Support LGBTQ Youth

HRC’s groundbreaking post-election survey of more than 50,000 youth reveals that on the eve of the Trump Administration, LGBTQ youth report a troubling spike in bullying and harassment, and say…

January 18, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC Opposes Donald Trump's Anti-Equality Pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced its opposition to Tom Price's appointment as Secretary…

January 17, 2017 | David Stacy

HRC's Statement on Betsy DeVos' Confirmation Hearing

From HRC's Government Director David Stacy: "It’s good that Betsy DeVos rejects the dangerous practice of conversion therapy and is distancing herself from extremist organizations that practice it. But will…

January 17, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC on President Obama’s Decision to Commute Portion of Chelsea Manning’s Remaining Sentence

Today, HRC released the following statement following President Obama’s decision to commute a large portion of Private (Pvt.) Chelsea Manning’s 35-year sentence.

January 17, 2017 | Stephen Peters

HRC Statement on President Obama’s Decision to Commute Portion of Chelsea Manning’s Sentence

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement following President Obama’s decision to…

January 17, 2017 | Adamma Izuegbunam

HRC Statement on Betsy DeVos Hearing

WASHINGTON -- This evening, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, responded to Betsy DeVos’ hearing for Secretary of…

January 17, 2017 | Emily Simeral Roberts

HRC’s Marvell Terry Featured in POZ Magazine for Working to End HIV in the South

Marvell L. Terry II, HRC’s HIV & AIDS Project Manager, is featured on the cover and in the January issue of POZ magazine, an award-winning resource for people living with…

January 17, 2017 | HRC Staff

HRC Hosts Reception for World Bank’s First-Ever Advisor on SOGI Issues

HRC hosted a reception to welcome Clifton “Clif” Cortez as the World Bank’s first Advisor on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

January 17, 2017 | Stephen Peters

"Moonlight," Seth Meyers, and Meryl Streep to be Honored at the 2017 HRC Greater New York Gala

Groundbreaking Film “Moonlight,” Television Host Seth Meyers, and Critically Acclaimed Actress Meryl Streep to be Honored

January 17, 2017 | HRC Staff

Film “Moonlight,” Seth Meyers, and Meryl Streep to be Honored at the 2017 HRC Greater New York Gala

HRC announced that both the groundbreaking film Moonlight and comedian Seth Meyers will be honored at the 2017 HRC Greater New York Gala.