Majority of Americans Support Transgender Troops
A clear majority of Americans support allowing transgender people to serve in the U.S. military, according to a new findings released by the Public Religion Research Institute.
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HRC Hails Introduction of Bipartisan Bill Protecting Transgender Troops
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), John McCain (R-AZ), and Jack Reed (D-RI) announced the introduction of legislation to protect currently-serving transgender service members from being discharged.
HRC Mourns Derricka Banner, a Transgender Woman Murdered in Charlotte
HRC mourns the loss of Derricka Banner, a transgender woman who was found shot to death Tuesday morning in Charlotte, N.C.
Family Acceptance Saves Lives
This September, HRC marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by recognizing the fundamental role parents play in fostering a safe and inclusive community for young people.
Bipartisan Effort to Protect Trans Troops in the U.S. Senate
The endeavor is progressing on the National Defense Authorization Act, the annual must-pass defense bill.
Raising Ryland: Parents of Transgender Boy Become Advocates for Equality
HRC recently sat down with Hillary and Jeff Whittington, members of the council from California. They are the proud parents of Ryland, who is transgender, and Brynley.
New Resource Released for Parents on Protecting Their Children from Dangerous “Conversion Therapy”
HRC Foundation and NCLR release new guide to help families recognize so-called "conversion therapies"
Grandparents Day Reflection: Loving our Transgender Grandchild
To mark Grandparents Day, Bobbie Celeste reflects on having a transgender grandchild.
Back to School With GSA Network
As part of our Back to School campaign to support LGBTQ students and their families, HRC spoke with the Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network to learn more about how their…
Back to School for Non-Binary Youth: Emma and Zeam
As children across the country go back to school, HRC joined two gender non-binary youth, Emma and Zeam, to discuss what teachers and administrators can do to create a safe…
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