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November 9, 2011 | Charles Joughin

Anti-Family Defense of Marriage Act Harms Children

Freedom to Marry, Human Rights Campaign Release Issue Brief on DOMA and Children of LGBT Parents

November 8, 2011 | HRC Staff

Marriage Equality Safe in Iowa with Liz Mathis Win

HRC-Endorsed Pro-Equality Candidate Wins Race

November 8, 2011 | HRC Staff

Human Rights Campaign Submits Testimony in Opposition to Michigan Anti-Bullying Bill

Senate Bill 137 Allows for Religious Exemptions to Anti-Bullying Policies

November 8, 2011 | HRC Staff

The Joint Commission Releases New Field Guide on LGBT Patient-Centered Care

Nation’s Largest Healthcare Accreditation Organization Urges U.S. Hospitals to Improve Healthcare Quality for LGBT Patients and their Families

November 7, 2011 | Charles Joughin

John Leguizamo Joins HRC’s Marriage Equality Campaign

Emmy Award Winner and Latino Sends Message of Love, Commitment and Family

November 4, 2011 | HRC Staff

HRC Statement on the Resignation of Daniel Avila from U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

11/4/2011

November 3, 2011 | HRC Staff

Major U.S. Businesses Oppose Discriminatory DOMA Law

On heels of landmark amicus brief, HRC launches business coalition for DOMA repeal

November 2, 2011 | HRC Staff

HRC Calls on Shorter University to Revisit “Personal Lifestyle Pledge”

School is requiring all faculty members to say they reject homosexuality – or face losing their job

November 1, 2011 | Charles Joughin

Civil Rights Legend Julian Bond Joins HRC’s Marriage Equality Campaign

NAACP Chairman Emeritus Bond featured in web video series to increase support for marriage for gay and lesbian couples

November 1, 2011 | HRC Staff

HRC Celebrates National Adoption Month, Offers Resources to LGBT Families and Prospective Parents

Past year brings increased attention to adoption by same-sex families