HRC Religion and Faith Director to Address the United Church of Christ 50th Anniversary General Synod - 06-18-2007
Harry Knox Will Deliver Message on the Future of GLBT People in the Denomination
Openly Gay Dallas Mayoral Candidate Defeated in Close Run-Off - 06-16-2007
HRC Commends Ed Oakley’s Historic Bid to Become First Elected Openly Gay Mayor of a Major U.S. City
Coming Out of Hollywood’s Closet - 06-15-2007
Hear from Farley Granger, the openly bisexual star of Hitchcock’s Rope, about his new memoir on Monday’s episode of The Agenda with Joe Solmonese. Tune in to XM Radio channel 120 from 6-8 p.m.
Massachusetts Legislature Defeats Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment - 06-14-2007
In a victory for equality, Massachusetts state legislators voted to preserve marriage equality in the Bay State. Anti-gay leaders had tried to put the rights of same-sex couples up for a vote through a constitutional amendment that would have stripped marriage equality away from thousands of couples. Massachusetts is currently the only state that extends full marriage rights to same-sex couples.
The Future of Marriage in Massachusetts - 06-14-2007
Today, Massachusetts legislators are voting on a constitutional amendment that would overturn the state’s marriage equality law. More than 8,000 same-sex couples have married in the Bay State over the past three years, but this vote could end that landmark law. Massachusetts is currently the only state that extends full marriage rights to same-sex couples.
Massachusetts Legislature Defeats Discriminatory Anti-Marriage Amendment - 06-14-2007
Today, during a joint session, Massachusetts lawmakers voted 151 to 45 to defeat a measure that would have placed a discriminatory, anti-marriage constitutional amendment before voters on the November 2008 ballot.
Human Rights Campaign, Veteran Kick Off National Tour to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell in Iowa' - 06-12-2007
At an event this evening at the Iowa Historical Society in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, the Human Rights Campaign kicked off A Legacy of Service — a national tour focused on repeal of the military’s discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The tour features the real-life stories of openly gay and lesbian veterans who have honorably served in the U.S. armed forces.
True Colors: Uniting Against Hate - 06-12-2007
This summer, Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Debbie Harry, The Dresden Dolls, Margaret Cho and special guests are raising awareness about hate crimes through their 16-city True Colors Tour. Watch the video and get your tickets for the tour.
Challenging ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ - 06-12-2007
Openly gay veterans are touring the nation with HRC’s A Legacy of Service tour, drawing public attention to the anti-gay policy banning open military service by gays and lesbians. Watch a video about the tour.
Say No to Holsinger - 06-11-2007
President Bush’s recent nomination of Dr. James Holsinger as surgeon general – America’s top doctor – flies in the face of science, medicine and our nation’s health. Tell your senators to vote no.
