HRC Strongly Disappointed and Saddened at Araujo Mistrial - 06-22-2004
The Human Rights Campaign expressed strong disappointment as the jury declared a mistrial in the trial of three men accused of killing Gwen Araujo, a 17-year-old transgender woman, who was viciously attacked and killed Oct. 3, 2002, in Newark, Calif., by four of her peers.
Hearing Highlights Conservative Opposition to the Anti-Marriage Constitutional Amendment - 06-22-2004
Former Rep. Bob Barr, R-Ga., author of the Defense of Marriage Act that bans the recognition of marriage between same-sex couples, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to a proposed Federal Marriage Amendment.
HRC Lauds Government Report: Recognition of Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Would Benefit Federal Budget - 06-22-2004
The Congressional Budget Office released an analysis showing that recognizing marriages of same-sex couples would be beneficial to the federal budget.
HRC Runs Ads in Ohio During President Bush’s Visit - 06-18-2004
The Human Rights Campaign is placing ads in the Cincinnati Enquirer to coincide with President Bush’s visit to the city.
New HRC Guide Helps Employers Create Fair Policies for Transgender Staff - 06-18-2004
Responding to the need for resources to help employers create fair policies for their transgender staff, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s WorkNet project released a new guide, Transgender Issues in the Workplace: A Tool for Managers.
HRC Lauds Removal of Provisions in Bill Allowing Churches to Engage in Partisan Political Activity - 06-16-2004
The Human Rights Campaign lauded action in the House Ways and Means Committee that stripped provisions from H.R. 4250, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, that would have allowed partisan political advocacy by churches and other houses of worship.
First Black Gay TV Series to Premiere at Frameline 28 - 06-16-2004
“Noah’s Arc,” America’s first black gay television series, will premiere at the famous Castro Theatre Friday, June 18, 2004 at 8:30 p.m. as part of the 28th Annual San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Frameline 28.
HRC Endorses Senator John Kerry for President - 06-16-2004
The Human Rights Campaign endorses Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., for President of the United States.
HRC: Louisiana Constitution Should Not Be Used to Discriminate - 06-16-2004
The Human Rights Campaign condemned the Legislature’s passage of a discriminatory amendment to the Louisiana Constitution that would deny marriage, as well as civil unions and domestic partnerships to unmarried couples.
HRC Praises Senate Vote to Ensure Full Prosecution of Hate Crimes - 06-15-2004
Passing the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act by an overwhelming 65 to 33 bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate took an important step toward giving law enforcement the tools they need to investigate and prosecute hate crimes.
