FDA Decision More Like 1977, Not 2007
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration announced on their website that the current lifetime ban on donating blood will remain in effect for gay and bisexual men. In…
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Vermont Governor Signs Non-Discrimination Bill Into Law
MONTPELIER, VT. - On May 22, 2007, Vermont's Republican Gov. Jim Douglas signed into law a bill extending existing anti-discrimination laws to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity…
New Gallup Poll Shows 68 Percent Of Americans Support Hate Crimes Bill Before Congress
WASHINGTON - A new national poll conducted by Gallup shows an overwhelming support of the American people for passage of federal hate crimes legislation currently being considered in Congress. The…
Ohio Governor Signs Anti-Discrimination Executive Order
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland signed an executive order that will prohibit discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender state employees. The order is effective immediately.
Human Rights Campaign Statement On The Death Of Yolanda King
WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese issued the following statement in reaction to the death of Yolanda King, the first-born daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and…
Human Rights Campaign And Immigration Equality Hail Introduction Of Uniting American Families Act
WASHINGTON - Today, Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese and Rachel Tiven, executive director of Immigration Equality, hailed the reintroduction of the Uniting American Families Act. The bill, sponsored by…
Colorado Legislature Passes Non-Discrimination Bill
DENVER - Today, members of the Colorado Senate voted to pass a bill prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This legislation, which previously passed…
U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Historic Hate Crimes Bill
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, H.R. 1592, in a vote of 237 to 180. The proposed…
Religious Right's Desperate Last Attempts To Stop Hate Crimes Bill
WASHINGTON � As the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote tomorrow (Thursday) on H.R. 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, anti-gay extremist organizations have embarked…
Vermont State House Passes Non-Discrimination Bill
MONTPELIER, VT. - Today, members of the Vermont House of Representatives voted 118 to 28 to approve a bill extending existing anti-discrimination laws to prohibit discrimination on the basis of…
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