Month: January 2011
Human Rights Campaign Statement on New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
January 6, 2011, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a landmark Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights into law. The legislation, passed almost unanimously by both houses of the state legislature in November, is the toughest state anti-bullying law in the country.
Human Rights Campaign to Host “Her HRC”
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, will host Her HRC, a national weekend of celebration for women. HRC communities in nearly 25 cities will gather to celebrate the diversity of women, their contributions to equality and inspire engagement and awareness in the LGBT civil rights movement.
Boy Banned – Street Lights
The long wait is over, Boy Banned has released their new single “Street Lights”, and it’s available via iTunes world wide.
Human Rights Campaign Statement on Shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today reacted to the tragic shooting involving U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. HRC President Joe Solmonese released the following statement.
Arizona Shooting and Class Resentment….
In the past 23 years, only two US Congress-persons have been shot at. Both are Jewish: Gabrielle Giffords, last week in Arizona, and Eric Cantor of Virginia, the new GOP House Majority Leader.
Generational Change in the New GOP ????
President Obama created a stir last month when he reiterated that while he doesn’t support gay marriage, he still struggles with the issue. He said his views are “constantly evolving.”