Discriminatory Florida Adoption Ban Upheld by Narrowest Margin - 07-22-2004
With a majority needed to grant a hearing on Florida’s discriminatory gay adoption ban, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal challenging the law in a 6-6 decision.
Attempt to Put Discrimination in North Carolina Constitution Fails - 07-19-2004
An attempt to amend the North Carolina Constitution to prohibit marriage between same-sex couples — as well as civil unions and domestic partnerships — failed when the Legislature adjourned July 18, 2004.
Politics of Division Fails in Senate - 07-14-2004
By a stunning bipartisan vote of 48 to 50, the Senate rejects the Federal Marriage Amendment.
HRC Lauds Sen. John McCain’s Steadfast Opposition to Amendment - 07-14-2004
The Human Rights Campaign lauded Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for his steadfast opposition to the Federal Marriage Amendment.
HRC: House Marks Up Three Bills Affecting GLBT Community - 07-14-2004
As the Senate continues its debate on a discriminatory constitutional amendment, two House committees mark up three bills that would affect the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
HRC Launches ‘The Cheneys’ Television Ad - 07-13-2004
The Human Rights Campaign launches “The Cheneys” — a television ad featuring clips of Vice President Cheney and Lynne Cheney outlining conservative reasons for opposing a federal law banning gay marriage.
HRC Responds to President Bush’s Radio Address on Federal Marriage Amendment - 07-10-2004
Just days after his administration announced new terrorist threats, President Bush took to the airwaves to promote a discriminatory amendment ranking dead last on the American people's priority list.
HRC Expects Senate to Begin Debate Tomorrow on Discriminatory Amendment - 07-08-2004
The Human Rights Campaign expects debate on the discriminatory Federal Marriage Amendment to begin by July 9, 2004.
HRC Launches Ad Campaign to Thwart Federal Marriage Amendment - 07-07-2004
A multi-media ad campaign was launched by the Human Rights Campaign as part of the effort to defeat the Federal Marriage Amendment.
HRC Lauds Selection of Sen. John Edwards as Running Mate - 07-06-2004
‘Senator Edwards is steadfast in his support of our community,’ said HRC President Cheryl Jacques.
