News

The Latest Updates

October 26, 2005 | HRC Staff

Sheryl Swoopes Opens Doors with Honesty and Courage

'Sheryl Swoopes is a real hero on and off the court,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement as…

October 25, 2005 | HRC Staff

Rosa Parks Bettered the Nation for All

'With one simple yet extraordinary action, Rosa Parks made our nation a better and fairer place for all Americans,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign…

October 21, 2005 | HRC Staff

Kansas Court Ensures Fair Treatment for Gay Youth

'The Kansas Supreme Court leveled the playing field today,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - In a unanimous decision, the Kansas Supreme Court struck down today a law…

October 20, 2005 | HRC Staff

Political Hearing on Marriage Undermines Families

'They're playing cynical political games that threaten the security of American families,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - A hearing today in the Senate Judiciary Constitution subcommittee focused on the…

October 18, 2005 | HRC Staff

Belated Investigation Should Reign in Special Counsel Bloch

'No bureaucrat has the right to single-handedly roll back decades-old protections for workers securing our homeland and protecting our nation's health,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - After…

October 18, 2005 | HRC Staff

Human Rights Campaign eases Investment in Maine Fight

'The November 8 election is about defeating extremists' efforts to write discrimination into Maine law,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - In an effort to defeat a third…

October 14, 2005 | HRC Staff

Farrakhan's Agreement to Gay Speaker a Victory

Gay and lesbian African-American leaders speak about inclusion with the minister.WASHINGTON - In a meeting this week with gay and lesbian African-American leaders, Minister Louis Farrakhan asked Keith Boykin, longtime…