HRC Report: Record number of healthcare facilities commit to equal care for LGBT patients

WASHINGTON – American hospitals and clinics are increasingly committed to equality for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, according to a report published July 11 by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, at a press conference at the Department of Veterans Affairs…

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HRC unveils fifth collaborative T-shirt with designers Alex+Chloe

WASHINGTON — With all eyes on the Supreme Court and decisions on Prop. 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act cases looming, the Human Rights Campaign and designers Alex+Chloe are unveiling their latest collaboration celebrating life, love, justice, marriage and equality.  As trendsetting designers with an eye for the fashion forward, Alex+Chloe have built an…

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Report highlights challenges faced by Latino LGBT youth despite gains in movement for LGBT equality

WASHINGTON – Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth who identify as Latino face greater rejection from their communities and schools than their non-LGBT Latino counterparts, according to a new report on LGBT Latino youth released today by the Human Rights Campaign in partnership with The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).  The report further…

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On anniversary of ‘Loving’ decision HRC calls on Supreme Court to act on marriage equality

WASHINGTON – On the 46th anniversary of the landmark Loving v. Virginia decision from the Supreme Court, today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is calling on the Court to once again expand freedom for Americans by striking down bans on marriage for lesbian and gay couples as well as the Defense of Marriage Act.  HRC…

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HRC endorses Annise Parker for re-election as Houston mayor

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)  announced its endorsement of Annise Parker for re-election as mayor of Houston.  As mayor of the country’s fourth-largest city, Parker has worked tirelessly and effectively to improve Houston’s economy and provide stellar living conditions for all Houstonians.  HRC pointed to Forbes Magazine naming Houston number one on its…

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HRC to Boy Scouts: adopt national non-discrimination standards; policy proposal not good enough

HRC announces more stringent criterion to earn 100 percent on Corporate Equality Index – companies giving to BSA will not be eligible for perfect score WASHINGTON – In the face of mounting national opposition to institutional discrimination, the leadership of the Boy Scouts of America is debating a policy which would end its nationwide ban…

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