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July 29, 2005 | HRC Staff

Oregon Senate Takes Historic Step Toward Equality

'Simple fairness means the same rights, protections and responsibilities for everyone,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
WASHINGTON - The Oregon Senate made history today by passing S.B. 1000 - a…

July 28, 2005 | HRC Staff

Defense Giant Raytheon Protects Transgender Employees

'Our national security deserves the nation's best defense experts, regardless of who they are,' said HRC's Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign lauded Raytheon Co. for adding gender identity…

July 25, 2005 | HRC Staff

Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates Fifteen Years

'The Americans with Disabilities Act is enormously important to people with HIV/AIDS, as the Supreme Court has confirmed,' said HRC's Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made…

July 19, 2005 | HRC Staff

Judge Roberts Threatens to Tip the Court to Far Right

Statement by Joe Solmonese, President, Human Rights Campaign
The rights and freedoms of millions of Americans are at stake as the Supreme Court hangs in the balance. President Bush nominated…

July 14, 2005 | HRC Staff

HRC Urges Passage of Federal Domestic Partnership Bill

'Corporate America is leaving the federal government in its dust,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign lauded today's introduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations…