OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and Freedom Oklahoma condemned an extreme anti-LGBT Oklahoma bill that attacks Oklahoma children and seeks to legitimize so-called “conversion therapy,” the dangerous and discredited practices linked to lifelong damage including depression, substance abuse, and even suicide. The bill…
Recently, Department of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter addressed the issue of military service by transgender people – who are currently prohibited from serving openly – in a town hall in Kandahar, Afghanistan. When asked about transgender service members serving in “austere environments” like Afghanistan, Secretary Carter ended his response by saying, “And I don’t think…
Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) won Best Picture at the 87th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, beating American Sniper, Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game, Selma, The Theory of Everything and Whiplash for the honor. The Imitation Game did however win the Oscar for 2015 Adapted Screenplay. In accepting the award…
One of the great things about achieving a modicum of equality is the ability to have a choice about how you lead your life. Equality means no more hiding and basically you are judged based upon your actions not prejudice. Equality was clearly on display with the Jeb Bush Campaign when he selected openly gay…
Taoiseach (prime minister of Ireland) Enda Kenny has said he expects the same-sex marriage referendum to be held on Friday 22 May, reports RTE.ie. Kenny told RTE: “It’s a question that will be put very clearly to the people. I support this very strongly. It sets out our image of a very tolerant and inclusive…
In anticipation of the 87th annual Academy Awards, Hayley Miller, for the HRC Blog takes a look at some of the pro-LGBT films and actors who could win big Sunday night: “The Imitation Game,” a film about the tragic story of Alan Turing, is nominated for eight awards, including best picture. The film’s stars, Benedict Cumberbatch…
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Buzz was high for the fourth annual Palm Springs Fine Art Fair (PSFAF), drawing over 14,000 savvy collectors, museum curators and art lovers from throughout the nation. The dazzling 4-day event showcased important post-war and contemporary art from over 300 renowned artists with individual pieces selling for up to $400,000. It was…
Global superstar Ricky Martin debuts at No. 1 on the Latin albums chart for the U.S. and Puerto Rico with his new release A Quien Quiera Escuchar (To Whoever Wants to Listen), which debuted Feb. 10 on Sony Music Latin. His 10th solo album has become one of the most highly anticipated of 2015, thanks…
AIDS/LifeCycle is a fully supported, 7-day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS. AIDS/LifeCycle 2015 will take place May 31 through June 6, 2015. Every year, this landmark ride through beautiful California delivers a life-changing experience for thousands of participants from all backgrounds and…
South Carolina has had marriage equality on the books since November, and voters are doing just fine, according to a recent Public Policy Polling report, writes Maureen McCarty on the HRC Blog. In fact, 60 percent of South Carolina voters reported that the legalization of marriage equality in the state has not negatively impacted on…
