The LGBT PRIDE Act Would Combat Violence, Suicide in LGBTQ Community
Following the one year mark of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 people -- mostly young, LGBTQ and Latinx -- Members of Congress put forth a…
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American Medical Association Adopts Resolutions Opposing Policies that Harm Transgender People
American Medical Association House of Delegates approves resolution opposing efforts to discriminate and supporting policies ensuring equal access to programs and facilities based on gender identity.
HRC Mourns Kenne McFadden, Trans Woman Murdered in San Antonio
HRC was horrified to learn that Kenne McFadden, a 27-year-old transgender woman, was murdered weeks ago in San Antonio.
HRC Joins Advocates and Lawmakers in Wisconsin for Introduction of Non-Discrimination Bill
HRC joined with transgender advocates and allies at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison for introduction of the Privacy Protection and Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act.
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…
HRC Mourns the Loss of Sherrell Faulkner, a Trans Woman Attacked in November
HRC mourns the tragic loss of Sherrell Faulkner, a transgender woman of color, who died last week of injuries sustained during an attack last November in Charlotte, North Carolina.
HRC & NEA Sponsor National Day of Reading of "I Am Jazz" in Support of Transgender Youth
Thousands of parents, educators and allies across the nation will stand in solidarity with transgender students by hosting school and community readings of I Am Jazz, a children’s book by…
Hundreds of LGBTQ Service Members Attend the American Military Partner Association Gala
More than 400 LGBTQ service members, military spouses, veterans, and allies attended the Fourth Annual American Military Partner Association (AMPA) Gala -- a record turnout for the Washington, D.C., event.
Support Transgender Youth In Your Classroom This Thursday
On Thursday, May 18, HRC’s Welcoming Schools program and the National Education Association will hold the second annual National "I Am Jazz" School and Community Readings.
HRC Files Amicus Brief with Major Companies Supporting Transgender Student Gavin Grimm
The 59 signing companies represent over 1.6 million employees and $670 billion in revenue
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