New Polling Shows Opposition to Congress' Focus on Federal Marriage Amendment
'Voters want Congress focused on fixing America's challenges, not creating more,' said Human Rights Campaign Political Director Samantha Smoot.
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Senator Frist and Friends Pursue Thinly Veiled Attempt to Distract Voters with Discrimination
'Senator Frist and his right-wing allies can't credibly campaign for re-election on real solutions to America's real problems, because they have no solutions and they created the problems. Instead, Frist…
Episcopal Dean Asked to Apologize for 'Terrorist Bomb' Comment
'Reverend Zahl should apologize for spouting such harmful rhetoric in the middle of an open and honest conversation happening in the life of the church,' said Human Rights Campaign Religion…
Fight Against Constitutional Amendment Critical as Senate Vote Draws Near
'One month and counting until the Senate wastes more time on singling out a group of Americans for discrimination. The time to act is now and every day to the…
Kentucky Governor Gives Green Light to Discrimination on Self-Proclaimed 'Diversity Day'
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Kentucky's Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher issued an executive order repealing anti-discrimination protections against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender state employees as he celebrated "Diversity Day" in the…
Harvard Ensures Fairness with Addition of Transgender Protections
'Harvard's step forward will ensure that its students and staff continue to represent some of the best this country has to offer,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
Senator Russ Feingold Publicly States Support for Full Marriage Fairness
'Senator Feingold's public support for marriage fairnessis the type of leadership this country so desperately needs and deserves,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
Massachusetts Decision Disappointing But Progress Continues
'TheMassachusetts decision is a speed bump on the long road to fairness,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
Justice Scalia's Anti-Gay Comments Are Reminder of Need for Fair-Minded Legislators
'Justice Scalia stubbornly refuses to see that all Americans have a right to liberty and privacy under the law,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
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