Virginia Legislative Session 2017
2017 is shaping up to be a critical year for Virginia’s LGBTQ community.
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HRC Endorses the FAMILY Act
HRC joined a coalition of more than 40 national and state advocates to support important legislation that would establish the nation’s first-ever insurance program for paid family and medical leave…
Five Times Vice President Mike Pence Double-Downed on his Anti-LGBTQ Agenda
With speculation growing that there is a potential Trump executive order that could extend a broad license to discriminate against LGBTQ people, it is important to remember another anti-LGBTQ leader…
HRC Opens Field Offices in Texas to Fight Anti-LGBTQ Bills
To help defeat an upheaval of discriminatory anti-LGBTQ legislation in Texas, HRC is opening field offices across the Lone Star State.
HRC Organizes in San Antonio
Isaac Garcia, HRC San Antonio Field Organizer, hosted a letter writing party at La Botanica this past Thursday.
HRC Holds Press Conference On Trump’s Potential ‘License To Discriminate’ Anti-LGBTQ E.O.
HRC and other civil rights leaders held a press conference to discuss a potential Trump executive order that could extend a broad license to discriminate against LGBTQ people.
7 Reasons the Affordable Care Act Matters to the LGBTQ Community
Congress has voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — landmark legislation that provides access to healthcare for 22 million Americans, including millions of LGBTQ people. President Obama has…
Georgia Legislative Session Begins With Call for Statewide Non-Discrimination Protections
HRC is proud to partner with Georgia Equality in coalition fighting for non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Georgians.
Equality NC & HRC to NCGA: Make No-Strings-Attached Repeal of HB2 a Top Priority This Session
Equality NC and HRC called on North Carolina lawmakers to fully repeal the state’s deeply discriminatory HB2 at the beginning of the new legislative session.
HRC President Chad Griffin Pens Op-Ed on LGBTQ Equality Movement
HRC President Chad Griffin penned a piece for World Economic Forum on the LGBTQ equality movement on Monday.
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