March 26, 2025
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GLAAD and HRC call on Stanford University to debunk report claiming to identify LGBTQ people through facial recognition technology

Steve Lee, Editor17 mins

NEW YORK – GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign Friday called on Stanford University outlets to expose dangerous and flawed research that could cause harm to LGBTQ people around the world. The advocacy groups state that a professor affiliated with Stanford University has published a research study that resulted in several media outlets wrongfully suggesting that artificial intelligence…

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HRC stands with Dreamers and against plans to rescind DACA

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. — HRC has joined governors, attorneys general and hundreds of elected officials and other civil rights organizations across the country in a letter supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and Dreamers. The letter comes amidst reports that Donald Trump is considering ending DACA after ten attorneys general from across the…

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Lambda Legal and OutServe-SLDN file federal lawsuit challenging Trump’s ban on military service by transgender individuals

Steve Lee, Editor05 mins

Lambda Legal and OutServe-SLDN Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Trump administration’s ban on military service by transgender individuals. The lawsuit—brought in response to President Trump’s formal issuance of directions to military authorities late Friday—was filed on behalf of two individuals who seek to join the military; one current service member…

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HRC conference supporting LGBTQ youth to be held in Orlando

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON —  The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA), will hold its nationally-acclaimed Time to THRIVE Conference Feb. 16-18 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando. Toyota will again be a presenting sponsor. In its fifth year, this premier event of…

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HRC: Trump’s assessment of transgender troop ban ‘delusional’

Steve Lee, Editor01 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, the Human Rights Campaign responded to Donald Trump’s comments regarding his plan to ban transgender service members calling it “delusional and reckless.” “Donald Trump’s delusional comments regarding his reckless ban on transgender troops are demonstrably false and lack any basis in reality,” said Chad Griffin, HRC President. “Donald Trump’s attack on…

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‘Chefs for Equality’ returns for sixth consecutive year

Steve Lee, Editor07 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and prominent food writer David Hagedorn are bringing together the capital region’s top culinary talent for Chefs for Equality, Washington, D.C.’s premier food event. For the sixth consecutive year, the evening of food, cocktails and music will benefit the fight for full LGBTQ equality. The event will be held…

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HRC endorses Cathy Woolard for mayor of Atlanta

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced Thursday that the Public Policy Committee of HRC’s Board of Directors has voted to endorse Cathy Woolard for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, in the non-partisan election this November 2017. “Cathy Woolard’s life-long record fighting for LGBTQ equality makes her the clear choice for fair-minded Atlantans this November,” said HRC…

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HRC time, in more ways than one

LGBT Weekly05 mins

Last summer, I had numerous conversations about the continued relevance of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Marriage equality was the law of the land, Obama administration policies were advancing equality in the workplace and schools and Justice Merrick Garland would soon solidify a progressive Supreme Court majority. With President-presumed Hillary Rodham Clinton running on an…

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