All posts tagged "human rights campaign"
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Southern Baptists Declare War on Marriage Equality
Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention’s national meeting in Dallas have overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution opposing same-sex marriage. On June 10, more than 10,000 church...
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Military Ban on Trans Americans Reinstated by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to ban future recruits and begin expelling service members who are transgender.
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‘Die-In’ Protest at HHS Condemns Attacks on LGBTQ Health
Among programs slated for elimination are ones disproportionately impacting LBGTQ people, including HIV prevention and treatment initiatives.
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Abigail Spanberger Backed by HRC in Virginia Governor Bid
The campaign arm of the Human Rights Campaign is endorsing Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who is seeking to become Virginia's next governor.
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Disney Boldly Refuses to Cut Ties with HRC
Despite conservative pressure, Disney investors overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to stop participating in HRC's equality ratings survey.
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Trump Administration May Close CDC’s HIV Prevention Division
HIV prevention advocates worry about the possible effects of defunding the federal HIV prevention programs.
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HRC to Lay Off 20% of Its Staff
The Human Rights Campaign is planning to undergo a restructuring process that will see nearly 50 people let go from their jobs.
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Scott Bessent, a Gay Man, Confirmed as Treasury Secretary
Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, is now the highest-ranking LGBTQ person serving in the U.S. government.
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Filet o’ Cowardice: McDonald’s Rolls Back DEI Practices
The fast food giant is scuttling its diversity goals, and will no longer participate in HRC's Corporate Equality Index.
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Walmart Jumps on the “Abolish DEI” Bandwagon
The retail giant is the latest company to roll back pro-diversity and pro-LGBTQ policies under pressure from conservatives.
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A Grim Report Details Anti-Trans Violence in America
A report by HRC, released ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance, details the staggering scope of anti-transgender violence in the United States.
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“This Is a Gut Punch”: LGBTQ Groups React to Trump’s Win
Leading LGBTQ rights groups were dismayed by the results of the presidential election and its potentially harmful impact on the community.
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Sarah McBride Makes History as First Trans Member of Congress
McBride, who HRC's Kelly Robinson called a "history-making champion," trounced her Republican opponent 58% to 42%.
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World Pride Profile: Andrea Gillespie, from Huron to Human Rights
Andrea Gillespie, HRC's Associate Director of Global Advocacy, brings the organization's advocacy to the world.
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FBI Data Shows Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crimes On the Rise
Following sharp spike in 2022, bias-motivated hate crimes against LGBTQ people continue to increase, even as crime overall is down.
