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September 3, 2013 | Charles Joughin

Military Same-Sex Spouses Eligible for Benefits Today

Defense Department policy changes go into effect today, following Supreme Court DOMA ruling in June

August 29, 2013 | maureenemccarty

HRC Calls on Olympic Sponsors to Condemn Anti-LGBT Law in Russia, Advocate for Equality Worldwide

Financial backers of Winter Games asked to take a stand against human rights abuses

August 29, 2013 | HRC Staff

Federal Appeals Court Upholds SB 1172 Protecting California’s Youth

Law bans harmful psychological abuse of children

August 29, 2013 | Charles Joughin

All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes

Treasury, IRS interpretation of DOMA decision ensures federal tax benefits and protections for all married same-sex couples

August 29, 2013 | HRC Staff

HRC Launches “Youth Well-Being Project” with Time to THRIVE Conference

New project plans February conference promoting safety, inclusion, and well-being for LGBTQ youth

August 22, 2013 | HRC Staff

Pvt. Chelsea E. Manning Comes Out, Deserves Respectful Treatment by Media and Officials

08/22/2013

August 21, 2013 | HRC Staff

HRC Member and Actor Wentworth Miller Comes Out, Denounces Russia’s Anti-LGBT Law

08/21/2013

August 19, 2013 | HRC Staff

Gov. Christie Signs Bill Protecting New Jersey’s Youth

Law will ban harmful psychological abuse of children

August 16, 2013 | maureenemccarty

Christianity and Science Are Allies, Not Weapons, on Transgender Equality

Religious leader’s harmful op-ed wrong on religion and science fronts

August 12, 2013 | HRC Staff

Human Rights Campaign to Host Second Annual Chefs for Equality

Top Chefs Gather in Support of LGBT Equality WASHINGTON– Building off last year’s successful effort to raise awareness and critical funds just weeks before voters passed marriage equality in Maryland,…