Today: Another Desperate Cry for Attention From Governor Bobby Jindal
WASHINGTON — Today, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s efforts to pass one of his top priorities, anti-LGBT HB 707, were dealt a major setback. By a bipartisan vote of 10-2 to…
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LGBT Youth In Foster Care Face Bias, Discrimination; HRC Calls for Action
New Issue Brief, Released During National Foster Care Month, Details Realities That Conspire to Put LGBTQ Youth In Danger of Abuse, Violence and Homelessness
First Federal Bill to Prevent Dangerous Anti-LGBT Conversion Therapy Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-CA) will introduce the “Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act” – the first federal legislation to prohibit the practice of providing “conversion therapy” to any…
HRC to New Jersey Gov. Christie: Sign the Bill Protecting LGBT Parents and Modernizing State Law
WASHINGTON – Yesterday by a vote of 43 to 25, the New Jersey Assembly passed the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act - an important bill that would modernize New…
On IDAHOT HRC Shows Solidarity with Global LGBT Movement
Today, HRC released a video celebrating the eleventh-annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT). This year’s IDAHOT theme is “youth,” celebrating LGBT youth and their contributions to their…
"I Will Slit Your Throat": Gambian President Jammeh's Vicious Threats Require White House Action
Today HRC joined Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights to urge the Obama Administration to take additional action against Gambian leaders as the regime continues to persecute LGBT citizens, calling on…
Nevada Assembly Passes LGBT Inclusive Anti-Bullying Protections For Students
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, by a vote of 36 to 6, the Nevada Assembly passed a sweeping anti-bullying initiative seeking to ensure the safety and well being of the state’s youth.…
HRC and Gender Proud Launch Partnership to Raise Visibility of the Transgender Community
Today HRC and Gender Proud, a transgender advocacy and awareness organization, announced a three-city public education campaign to inform the public about, and destigmatize the lives of, transgender people in…
Hitting All The Wrong Notes: Mormon Tabernacle Choir, LDS Church, and Utah Governor Support WCF
Today, HRC, strongly condemned the decision by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah Governor Gary Herbert, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their support of and possible…
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