Did You Miss the Presidential Forum? - 08-17-2007
Now’s your chance to hear the two-hour GLBT Presidential Forum, featuring six Democratic candidates, in its entirety on HRC’s radio show, The Agenda with Joe Solmonese. Turn to XM Radio channel 120 on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Eastern.
Taking on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' - 08-16-2007
The Human Rights Campaign’s Legacy of Service tour visits New Hampshire on Thursday, educating listeners about the military’s anti-gay "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy. The tour features gay, lesbian and bisexual veterans, including former Marine Eric Alva, the first U.S. military service member wounded in the Iraq war, sharing their own stories.
Human Rights Campaign Statement on High Point Church Refusal to Hold Funeral Service for Gay Veteran - 08-13-2007
High Point Church, a nondenominational congregation in Arlington, Texas, reneged on its original decision to host a funeral service for Cecil Sinclair, a U.S. naval veteran, upon learning that he was openly gay and that his family loved him just as he was.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Urges Bishops to Err on the Side of Inclusion and Restraint - 08-13-2007
The leadership of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America stopped short of voting to change the denomination’s policy to remove the requirement of celibacy for openly gay clergy during its biennial assembly in Chicago on Saturday.
Presidential Forum on GLBT Issues - 08-10-2007
On Thursday, presidential candidates gathered in Los Angeles for a two-hour forum on issues affecting the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the United States. Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese, Melissa Etheridge and esteemed journalist Jonathan Capehart appeared as panelists at the event. Check out HRC's blog for more on the forum and read HRC President Joe Solmonese's statement on the forum.
The following candidates appeared (in alphabetical order): Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson.
Statement from Human Rights Campaign on Democratic Presidential Forum - 08-09-2007
Tonight, the Democratic presidential candidates took part in a national forum on issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, sponsored jointly by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Logo.
Join Us - 08-09-2007
The Human Rights Campaign is made up of more than 700,000 members and supporters making progress every day for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. Now is a crucial time - join HRC today!
End Workplace Injustice - 08-07-2007
In 31 states, it's legal to fire someone for being gay. And in 39 states, you can be fired for being transgender. Go to www.PassENDANow.org to tell your representatives to support fairness.
Come Sail Away - 08-03-2007
Hear from Chuck Panozzo, an openly gay HIV/AIDS activist and bass player of the legendary 80s band Styx. Tune in to The Agenda with Joe Solmonese on XM Satellite Radio channel 120 from 6-8 p.m. ET.
Presidential Forum on GLBT Issues - 08-02-2007
On Aug. 9, presidential candidates will gather in Los Angeles for a forum on issues affecting the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the United States. Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese, Melissa Etheridge and esteemed journalist Jonathan Capehart will appear as panelists at the event.
Find out how you can watch the forum and learn more about the candidates' positions on GLBT issues.
