HRC Releases Statement on Shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
Sterling, Castile both killed within 48 hours, among at least 123 Black victims shot by police so far this year
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HRC Slams Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Reprehensible Attack on Transgender Youth
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, denounced Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for filing a…
On One Month Anniversary of Orlando Attack, House will Hold Hearing on Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
The so-called First Amendment Defense Act would sanction unprecedented taxpayer-funded discrimination against LGBTQ people
SHAME: Donald Trump Endorses Gov. McCrory’s Vile HB2 Law Attacking LGBTQ People
WASHINGTON -- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Equality North Carolina slammed Donald Trump for endorsing HB2, the deeply discriminatory law targeting LGBTQ and other people across the state. Last…
HRC Statement on Death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust Survivor and Nobel Peace Prize Winner
WASHINGTON -- Today, Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement on…
North Carolina Legislature Shamefully Adjourns Without Repealing the Deeply Discriminatory HB2 Law
WASHINGTON -- Late last night, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned without repealing the state’s deeply discriminatory HB2 law that has sparked debate and outcry across the country. Lawmakers chose…
Civil Rights Orgs Overwhelmingly Condemn HB2 & NC Lawmaker Attempts to Double Down on Discrimination
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released an open letter signed by 25 local and national…
The Human Rights Campaign Commends Federal Judge’s Decision to Block Implementation of H.B. 1523
JACKSON, Miss. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, lauded U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves’ decision to…
Department of Defense Ends Discriminatory Ban on Transgender People Serving Openly in Military
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, hailed the Department of Defense (DOD) for finally ending…
HRC Hails UN for Creating First-Ever Envoy Position Dedicated to Worldwide LGBTQ Safety and Equality
Washington, DC – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, hailed today’s groundbreaking vote by…
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