New FBI Hate Crimes Report Shows Increases in Anti-LGBTQ Attacks
HRC responded to troubling federal data showing unacceptably high levels of hate crimes — and an increase in those targeting LGBTQ people — as disclosed by the FBI today.
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Human Rights Campaign on the Anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsToday marks the 11th anniversary of the historic signing of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes…
HRC Remembers Matthew Shepard On Anniversary Of His Passing, Calls For Change To Honor His Memory
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard, who was the victim of a fatally violent hate crime because of his sexual orientation. Shepard’s death sparked a…
HRC Responds to New FBI Report Showing Spike in Reported Hate Crimes Targeting LGBTQ People
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, responded to troubling federal data showing unacceptably high levels…
HRC Denounces Trump Nominee's Remarks on Matthew Shepard
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, responded to news that Steven Menashi, Trump’s nominee for…
BREAKING: HRC Mourns Victims in Tragic Mosque Shootings in Christchurch
WASHINGTON - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement mourning victims in the tragic…
HRC: Congress Should Pass Universal Background Checks
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, called for Congress to pass legislation that mandates universal…
HRC Statement on Mass Shooting in Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, responded to the mass shooting at the Tree of…
20 Years After Matthew Shepard's Brutal Murder, LGBTQ People Are Still Facing Epidemic of Violence
Last year deadliest on record for transgender community, with victims predominantly women of color
HRC Calls on Missouri Attorney General To Oversee Investigation into Murder of Trans Teenager
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released a letter calling on Missouri Attorney General…
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