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July 19, 2005 | HRC Staff

Judge Roberts Threatens to Tip the Court to Far Right

Statement by Joe Solmonese, President, Human Rights Campaign
The rights and freedoms of millions of Americans are at stake as the Supreme Court hangs in the balance. President Bush nominated…

July 14, 2005 | HRC Staff

HRC Urges Passage of Federal Domestic Partnership Bill

'Corporate America is leaving the federal government in its dust,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign lauded today's introduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations…

July 13, 2005 | HRC Staff

Hawaii Governor Should Protect All Hawaiians

'No one should be fired simply for who they are,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Hawaii's Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a bill this week that would have added protections…

July 4, 2005 | HRC Staff

Historic Church Resolution Embraces All Families

'The United Church of Christ is sending a powerful and historic message that all families should be loved and cherished,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The General Synod of…

July 1, 2005 | HRC Staff

New Domestic Partner Tax Bill Is Good for Business

'Congress should listen to the nation's brightest business leaders,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign celebrated the re-introduction yesterday evening of the bipartisan Domestic Partner Health…

July 1, 2005 | HRC Staff

O'Connor Retirement Is a Serious Threat to Civil Rights

'Justice O'Connor's retirement is a clarion call to every American that our rights are in grave danger,' said HRC President Joe SolmoneseWASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese released…