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April 15, 2011 | HRC Staff

House Hearing Highlights Discriminatory DOMA Law

Washington - The Constitution Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee today held a hearing on "Defending Marriage" and the discriminatory federal law that denies recognition to legally married same-sex couples…

April 13, 2011 | HRC Staff

Kobe Bryant Apologizes for Gay Slur

WASHINGTON - In a pre-game phone call to HRC president Joe Solmonese just moments ago, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant apologized for using a homophobic slur. Bryant expressed understanding…