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September 13, 2013 | Charles Joughin

HRC Hires Brad Clark to Develop New Strategies to Achieve Full Equality

Seasoned leader from Iowa and Colorado to expand HRC’s transformative work across the country

September 10, 2013 | Charles Joughin

Video: Wentworth Miller Talks About Coming Out, Overcoming Struggles at HRC Dinner

“Prison Break” star shares heartfelt story behind coming out decision

September 10, 2013 | maureenemccarty

HRC to Premier Film "Before God: We Are All Family"

Touching film on Latino families of faith and LGBT stories to premier Oct. 1

September 8, 2013 | Charles Joughin

NAACP President Benjamin Jealous Changed the Lives of LGBT Americans

“A modern-day civil rights visionary” says HRC’s Griffin

September 6, 2013 | HRC Staff

REPORT: Transgender Workers at Greater Risk For Unemployment and Poverty

New Report Finds Workplace Discrimination, Wage Disparities, and Health Disparities

September 5, 2013 | HRC Staff

San Antonio City Council Approves LGBT-Inclusive Updates to Ordinances

Commonsense ordinance updates pass despite failed smear campaign by anti-LGBT extremists

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