The Latest Updates

July 9, 2018 | HRC Staff

For Pose, The Category Is… Making History

If you haven’t been watching “Pose,” Ryan Murphy’s latest television series on FX, you’ve been missing out on a necessary, revolutionary look at recent LGBTQ history.

July 6, 2018 | HRC Staff

Maine Governor Vetoes Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Dangerous Practice of “Conversion Therapy”

Maine Republican Governor Paul LePage becomes the first governor in the nation to veto legislation that would have protected LGBTQ youth from the dangerous practice of “conversion therapy.”

July 6, 2018 | Stephen Peters

SHAMEFUL: Maine Governor LePage Vetoes Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Conversion Therapy

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 strongly condemning Maine Republican Governor…

July 6, 2018 | Ianthe Metzger

Human Rights Campaign Endorses Steven Horsford for U.S. Congress

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced its endorsement of former Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford…

July 6, 2018 | HRC Staff

Singer-Actress Hayley Kiyoko Joins HRC’s Equality Rocks Campaign

Openly queer singer-actress Hayley Kiyoko has joined HRC’s Equality Rocks campaign.

July 5, 2018 | HRC Staff

Annapolis Reminds Us of the Urgency of Action

Whether in a school, a church, a nightclub or a newsroom, gun violence affects every community across America and demands the attention of our lawmakers.

July 5, 2018 | HRC Staff

Adoption and Foster Care Agencies Celebrate Pride Across the U.S.

This Pride season, HRC’s All Children - All Families project is proud to celebrate with our participating agencies as they raise their voices in support of LGBTQ equality at marches,…

July 3, 2018 | Guest Contributors

Military Officers, Organizations Urge Ninth Circuit to Maintain Block on Trans Troops Ban

The amicus briefs filed today represent the clear broad, bipartisan opposition to Donald Trump and Mike Pence's unconstitutional ban on transgender troops.

July 3, 2018 | HRC Staff

VICTORY! New Jersey Governor Signs Bipartisan Legislation Removing Roadblocks for Transgender People

Measures modernize state law to ensure birth and death certificates accurately reflect gender identity.

July 1, 2018 | Rob Hill

HRC Joins City Officials for Mississippi Municipal League Convention

HRC staff joined city leaders from across the Magnolia State to participate in the 2018 Mississippi Municipal League annual conference on the Mississippi gulf coast.