The Human Rights Campaign lauded Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for his steadfast opposition to the Federal Marriage Amendment.
An attempt to amend the North Carolina Constitution to prohibit marriage between same-sex couples — as well as civil unions and domestic partnerships — failed when the Legislature adjourned July 18, 2004.
By a 233 to 194 vote, the House of Representatives passes the Marriage Protection Act, a dangerous and discriminatory measure that would strip the federal courts of jurisdiction over challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act and block access for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community to the judicial system.
Human Rights Campaign President Cheryl Jacques addresses the Democratic National Convention, focusing on equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans
The Human Rights Campaign condemns the vote that put discrimination in the Missouri Constitution by denying same-sex couples the right to marry.
Human Rights Campaign President Cheryl Jacques makes a statement applauding Washington state’s King County Court ruling in Andersen v. King County in favor of marriage equality for same-sex couples.