Schwarzenegger Veto Puts Politics Over People
'Governor Schwarzenegger should actively fight against ballot initiatives that write discrimination into the California Constitution,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
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Guilty Verdicts in Gwen Araujo Case Are Long Overdue
'These verdicts were long overdue and we hope this finally gives Gwen's family and friends some closure,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made…
HRC Expresses Disappointment in Senate Committee Vote
'Five senators took a principled stand and should be applauded for their leadership,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Amendment to Head Start Bill Allows Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
'Congress should never fund discrimination with Americans' tax dollars,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Best and Worst Companies for Gay and Transgender Employees Revealed
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Vatican Scapegoats Gays and Leaves Criminals Unaccountable
'The real debate around this witch hunt isn't between us and the Vatican, it's between the Vatican and the truth,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
House Committee Votes to Restore Protections for Federal Workers
'Members of Congress are fighting for more than 2 million federal workers while a Bush appointee tries to chisel away at protections,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Legislation that…
Historic House Hate Crimes Vote Bolsters Tools for Law Enforcement
'Hate crimes send a message of fear and Congress answered with a powerful law enforcement tool,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the…
Senator Cornyn Plays Politics at Roberts Hearings
'Senator Cornyn only wants the Constitution to live and breathe when the court comes down on his side of the issue,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign…
Resounding Defeat of Discrimination a Victory for Maine and the Country
'Understanding overcame fear and fairness overcame discrimination in Maine,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. 'We have been enormously proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with statewide leaders in this fight,…
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