HRC Statement on Signing of Presidential Benefits' Memorandum
HRC president calls signing "Only the Beginning" in achieving full equality for LGBT community.
HRC president calls signing "Only the Beginning" in achieving full equality for LGBT community.
"Today's Presidential memorandum committing to a federal workplace free from discrimination, including the extension of some benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers, is a welcome and long-overdue step toward…
"We call on the President to send legislation repealing DOMA to Congress," said HRC President Joe Solmonese
HRC has joined LGBT legal and advocacy coalition partners in issuing this joint statement.
The D.C. Council voted on May 5 to recognize gay and lesbian couples' marriages that were performed in other jurisdictions. Mayor Adrian Fenty signed the bill, and it was then…
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this brutal attack" said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
"This announcement by Chaz is nothing short of courageous," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese
Supreme Court's decision underscores the need for swift action by President Obama and Congress to repeal this discriminatory law.
Legislation would end discrimination against same-sex couples in immigration law and allow Americans to sponsor their partners.
Gov. Lynch expected to sign legislation