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March 21, 2005 | HRC Staff

Proposed Georgia School Policy Threatens GLBT Students

'Schools shouldn't put up roadblocks to critical support systems for students,' said HRC Vice President for Policy David M. Smith.WASHINGTON - A new policy under consideration by the Georgia Department…

March 18, 2005 | HRC Staff

HRC Denounces Introduction of Discriminatory Amendment

'Plain and simple, discrimination doesn't belong in the Constitution,' said HRC's David M. Smith.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign denounced yesterday's introduction in the House of an amendment that would…

March 17, 2005 | HRC Staff

HRC Deeply Saddened Over the Loss of Wanda Alston

'Wanda was an incredible woman and the profound meaning of her loss cannot be overstated,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Members of the Human Rights Campaign are deeply saddened…

March 16, 2005 | HRC Staff

HRC Lauds Transgender-Inclusive Toys 'R' Us Policy

'Equal treatment is sound business,' said HRC's Winnie Stachelberg.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign today lauded Toys &quotR&quot Us for agreeing to add language to its equal opportunity employment policy…

March 14, 2005 | HRC Staff

HRC Praises Marriage Decision in California

'The judge's decision is clear: there's no rational reason for denying marriage and the promise of equality to same-sex couples,' said HRC's Seth Kilbourn.WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign praised…