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January 31, 2006 | HRC Staff

Book Corner: Families of Value

HRC Family Project, Jan. 31, 2006

January 31, 2006 | HRC Staff

Alito Confirmation Threatens Fairness, Proving Need to Look Toward 2006 Elections

'With the Supreme Court confirmation of Judge Alito, Americans are threatened with an unprecedented erosion ofour rights. Our opportunity to get back on the road to equality comes this November,'…

January 30, 2006 | HRC Staff

Coretta Scott King Leaves Behind Legacy of the Everlasting Pursuit of Justice

'Once in a lifetime God grants us with the ability to witness an extraordinary life dedicated to justice. With Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,God smiled on…

January 27, 2006 | HRC Staff

Senator Brownback&#39s Derogatory Use of 'Fruits' Sinks Below Decency

'Senator, your use of the term 'fruits' to describe gays sank far below the level of dignified discourse Americans rightfully expect of their elected officials,' said Human Rights Campaign President…

January 27, 2006 | HRC Staff

Washington State Bans Discrimination Against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Citizens

'States like Washington are picking up the slack as fairness remains stalled in Congress,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.

January 25, 2006 | HRC Staff

United Nations: U.S. Aligned With Iran in Anti-Gay Vote

Rice Must Explain Repressive U.N. Ban on LGBT Rights Groups

January 24, 2006 | HRC Staff

Full Senate Can Protect Fairness with Vote Against Alito

'The Senate should vote against Judge Alito and the considerable threat he poses to the American value of fairness,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.

January 23, 2006 | HRC Staff

Best Places to Work' Gives Choices to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Job Seekers

Whole Foods Market Most Recent Addition to List of More Than 100 Companies with Perfect Scores on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index

January 20, 2006 | HRC Staff

Maryland Marriage Ruling a Major Step for Families

'Maryland families are one step closer to being able to care and provide for each other the way all families should,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.

January 17, 2006 | HRC Staff

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ang Lee and Christopher Meloni to Accept Award at Human Rights Campaign New York Ga

'The work of these individuals both on screen and off has helped reshape the debate and changed the cultural fabric of our country,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.