It is a new day in America. After an inspiring election, the White House and Congress are pro-equality and we are closer than ever before to achieving full equality under the law. But we can’t slow down as we cross the finish line, we must take action to realize our dreams and dismantle the systems of oppression. It is time to demand equality.
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HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Chae’Meshia Simms, a Black transgender woman who was shot to death early in the morning on Nov. 23 in Richmond,…
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VA-5 congressional candidate Bob Good has launched a series of campaign events targeting and attacking LGBTQ Virginians and the Virginia Values Act.
The Town Hall will be hosted by activist and Pod Save the People host DeRay McKesson and feature interviews with Secretary Julián Castro, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and HRC President Alphonso…
Virginia is the first Southern state to enact comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people
Today is a historic day in Virginia.
Endorsements come after the first anniversary of the U.S. House passing the Equality Act.
With Governor Northam’s signature, Virginia becomes the first Southern state to enact comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
Thanks to your work the Virginia Values Act is on its way to the governor’s desk to become law.
Virginia becomes the first state in decades -- and first Southern state -- to pass comprehensive non-discrimination protections from scratch, after years of legislative stalemates