All posts tagged "human rights campaign"
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LGBTQ advocates urge Senate to reject Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State
A coalition of 55 civil and human rights groups has written to U.S. senators to ask them to oppose the confirmation of CIA Director and...
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HRC releases guide to improve HIV prevention efforts on college campuses
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released a comprehensive guide designed for college administrators, staff, and students on how best to improve HIV prevention efforts...
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Anchorage voters officially reject anti-trans ballot initiative
Historic victory marks the first time that a standalone measure on transgender protections has been upheld by voters
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Anchorage voters appear to have rejected anti-transgender ballot measure
Voters in Anchorage, Alaska, appear to have defeated a ballot measure that would have required transgender people to use only those bathrooms, locker rooms, or...
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HRC endorses Minnesota Senator Tina Smith in 2018 special election
The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, who was appointed to the seat formerly held by Al Franken, who resigned amid sexual...
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LGBTQ groups urge federal court to permanently block Trump’s transgender military ban
LGBTQ advocates maintain that, even with exemptions for some service members, the overall ban is still unconstitutional
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New Hampshire House of Representatives passes transgender nondiscrimination bill
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed a bill updating its civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing,...
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LGBTQ coalition launches television ad opposing Trump’s trans military ban
Spot complements full-page ad in USA Today urging Americans to express opposition to proposed ban
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Transgender rights bill approved by New Hampshire House committee
The Granite State takes a step closer to banning discrimination against its transgender residents
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Full-page ad in USA Today highlights bipartisan opposition to transgender military ban
Defense Secretary Mattis is slated to submit recommendations on allowing transgender individuals to serve
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Liberal coalition seeking to defeat anti-gay Democrat Dan Lipinski
A coalition of liberal-leaning organizations is banding together to defeat a conservative Democrat in a Chicago-area U.S. House district who has amassed a long, and...
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Maryland lawmakers introduce bill to ban conversion therapy
Therapists who practice sexual orientation change efforts on minors could be disciplined or lose license to practice
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Virginia Republicans kill all pro-LGBTQ housing and employment bills
GOP House Speaker pressures subcommittee to kill bills in order to avoid a floor vote
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Parents of transgender children write letter calling out Betsy DeVos for her anti-trans record
Letter argues failure to protect students from discrimination can lead to various problems
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Survey: Fewer than half of LGBTQ people’s employers offer inclusive leave policies
First-of-its-kind survey highlights the positive effect that offering paid leave could have on LGBTQ people and their families
