Texas Senate Passes Anti-Transgender Legislation
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would directly impact transgender student athletes in Texas.
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CT Governor Signs Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth From Dangerous 'Conversion Therapy'
Connecticut becomes the ninth jurisdiction — and the second state so far this year — to enact these crucially important protections.
National Foster Care Month: States Choose Discrimination Over Best Interests of Children
As HRC marks National Foster Care Month, we are shedding a light on several pieces of legislation that are creating barriers for foster care parents and child welfare agencies.
Discrimination in Texas: House Passes Anti-LGBTQ Bill HB 3859
Bill would allow discrimination by child welfare agencies; now heads to Senate.
Sign Up to Host a School and Community Reading of "I Am Jazz" in Support of Transgender Youth
HRC Foundation and Welcoming Schools are thrilled to announce our second National I Am Jazz School and Community Readings on May 18, 2017.
HRC Launches Major New Survey of LGBTQ Teens
HRC and researchers at the University of Connecticut are launching a major national survey of LGBTQ teens.
BREAKING: Alabama’s Anti-LGBTQ H.B. 24 Signed Into Law
HRC expressed deep concern over Gov. Kay Ivey signing into law Alabama’s patently anti-LGBTQ bill H.B. 24.
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to California Law Protecting Youth from “Conversion Therapy”
The Supreme Court of the United States rejected for the third time a challenge to California’s 2012 law that protects LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called…
Why Foster Care is an LGBTQ Issue
Throughout the month of May, HRC will be celebrating National Foster Care Month to raise awareness around children and youth in foster care
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act Reintroduced in Congress
Rep. Mark Pocan, Sens. Patty Murray and Tammy Baldwin reintroduced the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, which would require colleges and universities to have comprehensive anti-harassment policies that include…
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