January 30, 2019 | HRC Staff

Hate Crimes: What You Need to Know & How You Can Help

The horrific attack on Jussie Smollett has captured the attention of the media, and the alarming reality is that these attacks are happening to people practically every day across this…

January 30, 2019 | HRC Staff

New CDC Report Highlights Need To Support Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Youth

Our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming youth are facing an urgent crisis.

January 29, 2019 | HRC Staff

HRC Responds: Jussie Smollett Targeted In Possible Hate Crime Attack

Longtime LGBTQ advocate and friend of HRC, Jussie Smollett, was the victim of a possible hate crime attack in Chicago.

January 28, 2019 | HRC Staff

LGBTQ Asylum Seekers and Refugees Must Be Welcome Here

Many LGBTQ asylum seekers are among those seeking safety and shelter in the U.S., which must continue to be a beacon of hope for many around the world.

January 28, 2019 | HRC Staff

HRC and NEA Launch Fourth Annual Day of Reading in Support of Transgender and Non-Binary Youth

On February 28, thousands of parents, educators and allies will participate in the fourth annual Jazz & Friends National Day of School and Community Readings.

January 25, 2019 | Elliott Kozuch

HRC Foundation to Honor E.J. Johnson For His LGBTQ Advocacy at Time to THRIVE Conference

January 25, 2019 | Nick Morrow

HRC Commends NY Gov. Cuomo and Leader Stewart-Cousins on Signing Day of Historic Pro-LGBTQ Laws

Cuomo signs GENDA and legislation protecting youth from conversion therapy in New York.

January 23, 2019 | Charlotte Clymer

HRC Responds to HHS Discriminating Against Jewish, LGBTQ, and Other Families

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) organization, responded to a decision by the Department of Health and Human…

January 23, 2019 | Charlotte Clymer

HHS Decision Allows Discrimination Against Jewish, LGBTQ and Other Families in South Carolina

Opens door to federally-funded discrimination justified by religious belief against any number of prospective parents, including single parents, LGBTQ individuals or same-sex couples, parents who may previously have been divorced,…