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NEW VIDEO: Human Rights Campaign Premieres Video of Queen, Black Trans Woman Who Was Forced Into Homelessness, Sharing How Equality Act Will Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
The video released today features Queen, a Black transgender woman, sharing Queen’s experience being forced into homelessness after Queen’s landlord learned Queen was transgender. Queen's story highlights the need for…
The Bi+ Community’s Need for the Equality Act
We cannot stop working to achieve full equality for our Bi+ community.
ICYMI: Human Rights Campaign Praises Department of Veterans Affairs Action to Restore VA Benefits to LGBTQ+ Service Members Discharged Due to their Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or HIV Status
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) praises the Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough for issuing guidance that would ensure service members discharged due to their sexual orientation,…
Human Rights Campaign Salutes 10th Anniversary of Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Approximately 100,000 LGBTQ+ veterans -- American patriots -- faced discharge due to the military’s broad anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
How to Help Pass the Equality Act
You can be a part of passing this historic legislation.
Human Rights Campaign Praises Re-Introduction of the “Do No Harm Act”
DNHA would clarify the scope of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act consistent with the original Congressional intent to protect religious freedom and not to harm marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ people.
Human Rights Campaign Joins National Advocacy Organizations in Urging Biden-Harris Administration to Protect LGBTQI Afghans
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) joined five other national advocacy organizations in an appeal urging the Biden administration to expedite and ease the refugee and asylum process for LGBTQI Afghans following…
The Biden White House Begins Shaping Agenda To Advance Trans Rights
Last week I had the pleasure of participating in a roundtable at the White House for advocates of transgender women of color from around the country. The event was hosted…
House of Representatives Passes National Pulse Memorial Legislation
Post submitted by Catherine Matous, HRC Policy Coordinator
Love conquers hate.
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