Senate Must Demand Answers on William Barr’s Troubling Record
HRC called for the U.S. Senate to demand answers regarding the troubling record of the Trump-Pence White House’s nominee for Attorney General, William Barr.
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Congress Should Pass Universal Background Checks
After a gunman killed 49 people at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub, HRC adopted a resolution that addresses common-sense gun violence prevention policies that would help keep the LGBTQ community safe.
The Precarious Position of Transgender Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
An international spotlight has been placed on the mistreatment of transgender people in the U.S. immigration detention system.
Historic: House Rules Package Includes Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Protections
Gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination protections will be included in U.S. House rules for first time ever.
New Report Documents Horrific Anti-LGBTQ Crimes Against Humanity in Chechnya
OSCE report calls for Russian and international action against perpetrators of human rights violations
HRC Sends Expanded FOIA Request to ICE & CBP for Records of Treatment of Trans Detainees
HRC sent expanded Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) for the release of any and…
HRC Calls on U.S. Senate to Reject Extremist Judicial Nominee Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr has a long history of representing North Carolina in legal battles with voting rights groups who accuse the state of discriminating against African-American voters.
Secretary Perdue’s Attack on LGBTQ Kids is Inexcusable
The Trump-Pence White House and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue are attacking LGBTQ youth by pressuring the national 4-H youth organization to rescind a policy welcoming LGBTQ participants.
New FBI Statistics Show Alarming Increase in Number of Reported Hate Crimes
The FBI released hate crime statistics for 2017 revealing a disturbing increase of 17 percent in reported hate crimes from the previous year.
Here’s How the Affordable Care Act has Provided Crucial Protections for the LGBTQ Community
People living with HIV and millions of others, including many LGBTQ individuals, will have important decisions to make about selecting a health care insurance plan.
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