Across the country, anti-LGBTQ+ legislators are taking their marching orders from extremist groups, and are determined to tell their LGBTQ+ constituents that they should not be seen nor heard, nor even exist. Although the 2024 legislative session promises to continue these devastating attacks, HRC is more committed and more energized than ever in our fight for LGBTQ+ equality.
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Third Generation Washingtonian Has Quickly Risen in Legislative Leadership By Delivering Major Victories for Her Constituents
'They Have Been Defenders of Our Democracy, and Allies for Marginalized Communities'
Rikkey Otumuro, a 39-year-old Latina transgender woman, was a popular and well-loved member of the Washington LGBTQ+ community. Outumuro, a.k.a. Tru Starlet, was fatally shot in Centralia, Washington, on the…
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Zoella “Zoey” Rose Martinez, a 20-year-old Latina transgender woman who was fatally shot in Maple Valley, Washington on August 31,…
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, Politics
The Town Hall will be hosted by activist and Pod Save the People host DeRay McKesson and feature…
Taylor's death is believed to be the at least 21st violent death of a transgender or gender non-conforming person this year in the U.S.
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsAs Governor, Jay Inslee has been a champion for the LGBTQ community. Inslee and the legislature created Washington’s first…
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsEndorsements come after the first anniversary of the U.S. House passing the Equality Act.
HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Nikki Kuhnhausen, a transgender girl who was killed in Vancouver, Washington.
HRC launched an Equality Act Month of Action with dozens of in-district grassroots events to build support for the Equality Act
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