D.C. Law Permitting Same-Sex Marriages Takes Effect - 03-03-2010
Nation’s Capital is Sixth U.S. Jurisdiction to Permit Same-Sex Couples to Marry
Lieberman Introduces Legislation in U.S. Senate to Repeal "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" - 03-03-2010
The legislation would help end the military’s discriminatory law.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Launches Second Year of "Generation Equality Scholarships" for LGBT and Allied Students - 03-01-2010
Three $2000 scholarships will be awarded to student activists committed to achieving LGBT equality.
Human Rights Campaign Announces May 11th Lobby Day to Repeal DADT; Launches National Action Alert to Recruit Veterans and Allies - 02-25-2010
Website allows activists to join growing network supporting repeal; Key states identified in national campaign effort.
Leaders of Military Service Branches Voice Support for Mullen/Gates Approach to "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" Repeal - 02-24-2010
Service Chiefs and Secretaries tell Congress they stand ready to carry out repeal when orders come.
Maryland Attorney General Declares State Can Recognize Out of Jurisdiction Same-Sex Marriages - 02-24-2010
Same-sex couples can receive all of the state rights and responsibilities of marriage.
Statement from Human Rights Campaign on Testimony Before the U.S. Senate and House Armed Services Committees Relating to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" - 02-23-2010
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Mayor David Cicilline for U.S. Congress - 02-22-2010
Cicilline, who is openly gay, was twice elected as mayor of Providence.
Lieberman to Introduce Senate "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Bill - 02-22-2010
Senate bill to be introduced after weeks of momentum-building advancements for repeal.
