Statement from Harry Knox, Director of HRC's Religion and Faith Programs - 08-16-2005
Harry Knox, director of HRC's Religion and Faith Program, made the following statement after reports that the Metropolitan Community Church of Greater New Orleans was forced to find a new home. The archdiocese refused to allow the church to continue holding its services there due to the church's support of marriage equality.
So-Called Justice Sunday Speakers Use Gays as Political Punching Bag - 08-15-2005
‘Disguising prejudice as justice is un-American,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Keeps Restrictions on Gay Clergy - 08-12-2005
‘Faith should be centered on unity and justice, not division,’ said HRC’s Harry Knox.
Roberts’ Role in Gay Case Re-emphasizes Need for Full Examination - 08-04-2005
‘Judge Roberts’ involvement in the case is noteworthy, but his participation adds little to our understanding of how he would vote on the court,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
HRC Welcomes New Members of National Board of Directors - 08-01-2005
‘Our newest board members represent the best of HRC’s involvement in communities across the country,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Oregon Senate Takes Historic Step Toward Equality - 07-29-2005
‘Simple fairness means the same rights, protections and responsibilities for everyone,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Defense Giant Raytheon Protects Transgender Employees - 07-28-2005
‘Our national security deserves the nation’s best defense experts, regardless of who they are,’ said HRC’s Joe Solmonese.
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates Fifteen Years - 07-25-2005
‘The Americans with Disabilities Act is enormously important to people with HIV/AIDS, as the Supreme Court has confirmed,’ said HRC’s Joe Solmonese.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Devastate California Families - 07-25-2005
The Human Rights Campaign today urged California voters to reject a proposed ballot measure that would deny crucial health insurance, medical leave rights, hospital visitation and other protections and responsibilities for hundreds of thousands of California families.Secretary Rice Urged to Condemn Execution of Gay Iranian Teens - 07-22-2005
‘Atrocities committed by foreign governments against all people must be condemned swiftly and forcefully by the world’s greatest democracy,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
