Equality Magazine: FDA Loosens Ban on Blood Donations from Gay and Bi+ Men
The new policy is progress, but more work needs to be done.
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Human Rights Campaign Makes Endorsements to Expand the Pro-Equality Majority in Congress
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsKicking off Pride Month, HRC endorses candidates in some of the most competitive races across the country.
Human Rights Campaign Endorses House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsAs Whip, Congressman Clyburn has ensured the passage of pro-equality legislation, like the Equality Act, to provide crucial protections…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Pro-Equality Leaders Across California
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsReelecting a pro-equality House will be absolutely crucial to not only pass the Equality Act, but ensure access to…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Gov. Steve Bullock for U.S. Senate
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsAs governor, Bullock issued a 2016 executive order that offered some of the Equality Act’s workforce protections to LGBTQ…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses 40 House, 5 Senate Pro-Equality Leaders
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsEndorsements come after the first anniversary of the U.S. House passing the Equality Act.
1 Year Ago: Trump Opposes the Equality Act
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsTrump has continued to use the levers of his administration to continue to oppose LGBTQ equality in the workplace.
HHS Rule Would Remove Sexual Orientation Data Collection from Federal Child Welfare Reporting System
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryThe final rule would abandon data collection on the sexual orientation of youth in foster care and foster and adoptive parents…
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 Responds to FDA’s Updated Policy on So-Called Blood Ban
HRC responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement that it was updating its antiquated policy regarding blood donations from men who have sex with men (MSM).
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