A More Just, Equitable and Inclusive Future
From creating welcoming schools to stopping anti-LGBTQ+ legislation to passing the Equality Act, we are bringing all of our power to bear to fight for LGBTQ+ equality.
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State & Local Advocacy
The Latest Updates
Human Rights Campaign Applauds Judge Karofsky on Victory
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsJudge Jill Karofsky won the Wisconsin Spring Election for the state Supreme Court.
Human Rights Campaign Celebrates Historic Pro-Equality Wins in Milwaukee
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsMayor Tom Barrett won reelection while Assemblywoman JoCasta Zamarripa claimed a historic win in her race for Milwaukee Alderwoman.
Virginia Values Act Signed Into Law—Extending Long-Delayed, Critical Protections to LGBTQ Virginians
With Governor Northam’s signature, Virginia becomes the first Southern state to enact comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
HRC President on the Wisconsin Spring Elections
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsAfter numerous shifts and changes over the last few days, voters went to the polls today in Wisconsin’s Spring…
Trump & Pence Ignoring Disproportionate Impacts Of COVID-19
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsTrump, Pence and our entire federal government are failing us.
Four Major Employers Join 40 Others Opposing State-Based Anti-Transgender Legislation
Chobani, GoDaddy, Hewlett Packard Inc. and Verizon today joined more than 40 major employers in a previously released open letter.
Women on the Rise: Spotlight on LGBTQ Leaders & Allies
This Women’s History Month, HRC shines a light on women officials in swing states leading the charge for LGBTQ equality.
Major Health, Education & Child Welfare Organizations Oppose Legislation Targeting Trans Youth
The letter is released as Idaho passes two anti-transgender bills that attack youth in sports and transgender Idahoans seeking to update their birth certificates.
Virginia Values Act Is Making LGBTQ History in the South
Thanks to your work the Virginia Values Act is on its way to the governor’s desk to become law.
Idaho Senate Passes Discriminatory, First-of-its-Kind Anti-Transgender Bill
Bill could soon head to Governor Brad Little’s desk.
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