WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the final week before the election, LPAC – the nation’s first LGBTQ-women’s Super PAC – is launching a five-figure digital ad campaign to encourage LGBTQ-women to get out and vote. The ads will run across top LGBTQ websites and news platforms, as well as on social media. The campaign will micro-target…
This November, a growing and highly engaged LGBTQ voting bloc will play a pivotal role in the presidential, Senate and other down ballot races, writes the HRC’s Brandon Lorenz. LGBTQ voters were a crucial piece of the puzzle for President Obama’s victory: in the last election, President Obama received 76 percent of all LGB votes,…
Tanzania has suspended some HIV programs for men who have sex with men (MSM), but will continue to provide services to other groups. Earlier this year, the country threatened to ban any group that “promotes” LGBTQ people. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Tanzania and punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Reuters reported…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund launched its $75,000 Florida Victory campaign with a digital ad buy in five Florida state legislative races with LGBT candidates. The ads highlight their support for gun violence prevention measures, as well as their opponents’ votes or support for undermining Florida’s already weak gun laws. The effort…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Californians who need health insurance will find new ways to shop for coverage and new ways to save in 2017 as open enrollment begins today. More than 92 percent of consumers will have three or more health plans to choose from, and none will have fewer than two. “California has built a…
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) called for full transparency about ongoing investigations into the Donald Trump campaign ties to Russia. Several media reports offer conflicting information about potential connections between Trump and the Russian government, which has a history of anti-LGBTQ extremism. In 2013, Putin signed the internationally condemned and draconian anti-LGBT propaganda…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Equality NC released a new digital ad in North Carolina: Lennie & Pearl for Roy Cooper. The ad features Lennie Gerber and Pearl Berlin, a North Carolina couple who have been together for a half century, as they talk about their support for Roy Cooper in the North…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Latino Victory Project, Sierra Club Political Committee, America Federation of Teachers, APALA, VL Action, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, For our Future, NextGen Climate, America’s Voice, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, LPAC, and the NRDC Action Fund are launching an early vote day of action Nov. 1….
A new report released today details how increasing legal access to marijuana could be a potent weapon in the fight — saving lives and millions of dollars in health care and treatment costs. Cannabis: A Promising Option for the Opioid Crisis, released today by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), reviews recent research showing significant…
WASHINGTON — Saturday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced it is revoking the endorsement of Sen. Mark Kirk, following his comment about Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth’s heritage. HRC has also endorsed Duckworth for Senate and is contributing the maximum to her campaign. ABC 7 Chicago reported that during a debate Thursday, Kirk made a comment about Duckworth’s heritage….
