Republicans Continue to Rush Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ Nominees’ Confirmations Through the Senate
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) took the unprecedented step to suspend the rules of the Senate Finance Committee by unanimous consent with no Democrats present.
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New Hampshire Kicks Off 2017 Legislative Session with Pro-Transgender Bill
While 2017 started off with a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation in states across the nation, New Hampshire is on a different path.
Legislation Targeting Transgender Students Pulled in South Dakota
State lawmakers in South Dakota pulled a dangerous bill that specifically targeted transgender students.
HRC - Planned Parenthood Study Explores LGBTQ Teens’ Health Education Needs
A new Planned Parenthood study, conducted in partnership with HRC and published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that LGBTQ youth often turn to the internet for health information…
Boy Scouts Finally Opens Its Doors to Transgender Boys
The news comes as one New Jersey family has been fighting back after their son, an 8-year-old boy, was kicked out of the Cub Scouts because he is transgender.
The Importance of Inclusive School Dress Codes
It can seem a daunting prospect to rewrite a dress code to be fully inclusive, but these basic tips from HRC’s Welcoming Schools should make the process more manageable.
How the Election Affected Queer Teens
More than 50,000 young people told the Human Rights Campaign how they felt after the election of Donald Trump. Their responses were sad and frightening.
Trailblazing Journalist Katie Couric to be Honored at Time to THRIVE Conference
The award-winning Yahoo Global News anchor and television personality is being recognized for her work on LGBTQ visibility, including new National Geographic Channel documentary exploring gender.
Combating Post-Election Bullying and Bias-Motivated Incidents in Schools
Ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, more and more educators across the nation are wondering how they can support and foster healthier school climates.
HHS Confirmation Hearing Underscores Threats of Price
Since the new Congress convened earlier this month, the majority in the House and Senate has moved, as promised, to begin dismantling the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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