New Poll Highlights Acceptance of Gay Athletes in Professional Sports - 04-14-2005
‘Sexual orientation plays no role whatsoever in peoples’ ability to play a sport,’ said HRC’s Winnie Stachelberg.
Georgia School Board Rejects Extracurricular Activity Bill That Threatened Well-Being of Students - 04-14-2005
‘Thanks to the school board the door is still open for students to attend clubs vital to their well-being,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Oregon Supreme Court Decision Denies Thousands of Families Basic Protections and Responsibilities - 04-14-2005
‘In the blink of an eye more than 3,000 committed couples are now strangers under law,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
HRC Calls on Connecticut Lawmakers to Pass Civil Unions Bill Without Unacceptable Discriminatory Amendments - 04-13-2005
‘The Connecticut Legislature should protect all families without qualifications or caveats,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
New Report Shows Harmful Consequences of State Amendments Denying Marriage Protections - 04-13-2005
‘If Senator Brownback was really concerned about families, today’s hearing would focus on families who have lost health care and domestic violence protections because of these measures,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
HRC Launches National Tour in Kansas on Heels of Amendment Battle - 04-13-2005
‘Like most Americans who live in states that recently passed amendments, the conversation here is only just beginning,’ said HRC president Joe Solmonese.
HRC Urges Maryland Gov. Ehrlich to Sign Medical Decision-Making Act - 04-12-2005
The Human Rights Campaign lauded the Maryland Legislature for passing the Medical Decision-Making Act of 2005.
HRC Urges Maryland Gov. Ehrlich to Sign Anti-Hate Crime Bill into Law - 04-11-2005
‘Hate crimes send a message to an entire community. We strongly urge Governor Ehrlich to answer back, as the state Legislature already has, that all hate crimes will be equally investigated and prosecuted,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
New HRC Leader to Launch ‘On the Road to Equality’ Tour in Kansas, Detroit, Dallas and Birmingham - 04-08-2005
‘When we have a direct conversation with the American people, stereotypes evaporate and fairness wins,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Oregon Civil Union Bill Dies After Making History - 04-05-2005
‘No Oregon family should have to wait for equal rights and responsibilities,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
