Amanda Simpson Sworn In As Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy
Simpson remains the highest ranking openly transgender official in the Obama Administration
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Chris Christie to Transgender Community: You’re “Beyond the Pale”
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, released the following statement after media reports that New Jersey…
Gov. Chris Christie Vetoes Another Important Bill for Transgender New Jerseyans
WASHINGTON – For the second time in two years, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has shamefully vetoed a bill that would have made easier for transgender residents to obtain an…
Groundbreaking Guide Helps Schools Provide Supportive Environments for Transgender Students
Authors hosting Google Hangout for school administrators, educators, and parents on August 12th
How Can the Obama Administration Advance Fairness & Equality for Transgender Americans?
HRC 2015 Blueprint for Positive Change highlights specific steps the administration should take to improve the lives of transgender people
Department of Defense to Extend Non-Discrimination Protections for LGB Troops
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, responded to the news that the Department of Defense plans…
AMA to DOD: There Is No Medical Rationale In Transgender Military Ban
WASHINGTON - Today, the American Medical Association (AMA) approved a resolution saying there is “no medically valid reason to exclude transgender individuals from service in the U.S. military.” The Human…
Human Rights Campaign Calls Out Transphobic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Column
In letter to paper’s executive editor, HRC Foundation Director Jay Brown calls column by Jennifer Graham “despicably offensive and inaccurate” and seeks her removal
5 Actions the Obama Administration Can Take Immediately to Improve the Lives of LGBT Service Members
Following a bipartisan letter from U.S. Senators to the Secretary of Defense calling for non-discrimination protections, HRC highlights additional steps the administration should take to advance fairness and equality for…
HRC and Gender Proud Launch Partnership to Raise Visibility of the Transgender Community
Today HRC and Gender Proud, a transgender advocacy and awareness organization, announced a three-city public education campaign to inform the public about, and destigmatize the lives of, transgender people in…
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