Human Rights Campaign Condemns Puerto Rican Legislature’s Attempt to Roll Back LGBTQ Rights
Newly written Civil Code includes provisions that would target LGBTQ people.
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Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David Responds to Passing of Aimee Stephens
Aimee Stephens will be remembered as a trailblazer. All of us in the LGBTQ community owe her immense gratitude for her bravery in standing up for the right of LGBTQ…
HRC Demands Action After the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Georgia has no statewide hate crimes law; HRC demands action to address this injustice
Martha McSally Haunted by Decision to Strip Life-Saving Health Care Coverage from Americans
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsHRC marks the three year anniversary of Senator Martha McSally voting for the American Health Care Act, which would…
HRC Endorses Pro-Equality Leaders for the Pennsylvania Legislature
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsIf elected, Benham will become the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to the Pennsylvania legislature and the first openly…
HRC Responds to Rash of Anti-LGBTQ Violence in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has experienced at least 10 killings of LGBTQ people in 15 months, the highest rate of deaths the island has seen in 10 years.
HRC and Partner Organizations Call on Congress and States to Expanding Voting Rights
Republicans — on both the state and national level — put their own politics ahead of the health and safety of Wisconsinites.
Human Rights Campaign Applauds Judge Karofsky on Victory
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsJudge Jill Karofsky won the Wisconsin Spring Election for the state Supreme Court.
Human Rights Campaign Celebrates Historic Pro-Equality Wins in Milwaukee
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsMayor Tom Barrett won reelection while Assemblywoman JoCasta Zamarripa claimed a historic win in her race for Milwaukee Alderwoman.
Virginia Values Act Signed Into Law—Extending Long-Delayed, Critical Protections to LGBTQ Virginians
With Governor Northam’s signature, Virginia becomes the first Southern state to enact comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
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