National Foster Care Month Comes to a Close
This National Foster Care Month, HRC is proud to have partnered with FosterClub through its #FosterEquality campaign, sharing stories of young LGBTQ leaders who have had experiences in foster care.
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Federal Appeals Court Rules in a Favor of Transgender Student Ashton Whitaker
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of Ashton Whitaker, a transgender high school student in Kenosha, Wisconsin, finding that he has the right under Title IX of the Education…
New Report Details High Rates of Bullying, Other Negative Outcomes for LGBTQ Students
The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics released a new report, Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2016.
Second National “I Am Jazz” School and Community Readings a Huge Success
The readings, part of the National I Am Jazz School and Community Readings by HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools, and the National Education Association, took place in schools, libraries, and community…
Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Critical Programs Impacting LGBTQ People
The FY18 budget purports to save $3.6 trillion over ten years, triggering unimaginable cuts to safety net programs.
National Foster Care Month: Russell Barnes
This National Foster Care Month, the HRC Foundation and FosterClub are excited to once again promote the #FosterEquality campaign.
Texans: Ask Governor Abbott to Veto HB 3859 and SB 2078
On May 21, the Texas House and Senate both passed anti-LGBTQ items.
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 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…
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