FDA Position on Sperm Donation Disregards Science, Common Sense
'It's unsafe and unfair to allow a straight man who regularly has unprotected sex with multiple partners to donate sperm, but not a gay man who practices safe sex within…
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Colorado Legislature Approves Non-Discrimination Bill, Strikes Down Marriage Ban
'There's nothing partisan about making sure a good employee can keep their job,' said HRC's Joe Solmonese. 'We urge Governor Owens to ensure this important protection becomes law.'WASHINGTON - The…
HRC Encourages Fair-Minded People of Faith to Speak Out on this National Day of Prayer
'Out of the great religious heritage of this country, with its assertion that all persons are children of God, came the inspired vision of a nation where the rights and…
Soulforce Protest Against Anti-Gay Focus on the Family Applauded
The fair-minded Soulforce members and their allies who braved arrest to protest against the extremist Focus on the Family are true heroes,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human…
Church Decision to Keep Lesbian Minister Another Step Toward Fairness
'The United Methodist Church reaffirmed their commitment to inclusion and equality with its decision to retain the Rev. Beth Stroud,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese. 'The church's own words say…
HRC Lauds Bipartisan Vote in House Urging Restoration of $20 Billion in Medicaid Funds
'There's bipartisan pressure to keep this life-saving funding intact,' said HRC's Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign praised the U.S. House of Representatives for its strong 348-72 bipartisan vote…
HRC Expresses Profound Disappointment with Microsoft's Withdrawal of Support for H.B. 1515
'The Human Rights Campaign, along with your many gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, would like to express our profound disappointment,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights…
Connecticut Governor Signs Civil Unions Law
'Connecticut has taken a significant step giving families the rights and protections they need,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign praised Connecticut legislators for passing a…
Pentagon Recommends Positive Step for Troops
'The nation's troops should be protected by the same Constitution they give their lives to defend,' said HRC president Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign lauded the Pentagon for…
State Senate Fails to Protect Washingtonians
'The Washington Senate struck a blow against fairness today,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign decried today's Washington Senate vote defeating a non-discrimination bill that would…
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