U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Historic Hate Crimes Bill - 05-03-2007
Act Would Strengthen Ability of Law Enforcement to Investigate, Prosecute Hate Crimes
Victory! Hate Crimes Bill Passes - 05-03-2007
In a bipartisan vote of 237 to 180, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the historic Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The bill adds sexual orientation and gender identity to existing federal hate crimes laws, ensuring that law enforcement officials have the resources needed to investigate and prosecute hate violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Thank you to everyone who contacted their representatives to make this victory possible. The bill now goes to the Senate — and your senators need to hear from you. Call them at 202/224-3121. Make your voices heard today and help combat hate violence!
Colorado Legislature Passes Non-Discrimination Bill - 05-03-2007
HRC Hails Action to Provide Basic Fairness for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Coloradans
Religious Right’s Desperate Last Attempts To Stop Hate Crimes Bill - 05-02-2007
Extremists Embrace White-Supremacist Filmmaker, Invoke Virginia Tech Massacre, Lie About Congressional Record and Use Christ’s Name in Vain
Oregon State Senate Passes Domestic Partnership Act - 05-02-2007
HRC Hails Senate Action that Would Make Oregon the 10th State in the Country to Provide Basic Fairness for Same-Sex Committed Couples
Vermont State House Passes Non-Discrimination Bill - 05-02-2007
HRC Hails Action to Provide Workplace Fairness for Transgender Vermonters
As Right Wing Spreads Lies, Final Push Needed On Hate Crimes Legislation - 05-01-2007
‘If there ever were a time for our community to act to pass hate crimes legislation, now is that time,’ said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
Take Action Now to Pass Hate Crimes Bill! - 05-01-2007
This Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a key hate crimes bill. The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act would extend the ability of law enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute crimes motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Advance Ticket Sale - 05-01-2007
The True Colors Tour featuring Cyndi Lauper and other stars will stop in Columbus, Ohio, on June 13. Get your tickets through a special sale exclusive to HRC members — before they’re available to the public. Enter code "HRC”.
Part of the ‘Entourage’ - 04-27-2007
Hear from actor Rex Lee — a.k.a. Lloyd on HBO’s “Entourage” — on The Agenda with Joe Solmonese, HRC’s radio show. Tune in to XM Satellite Radio channel 120 from 6-8 p.m. Eastern on Monday.
