Day: April 19, 2016
McCrory’s HB 2 Draws Rebuke from American Academy of Pediatrics; AAP Calls for Repeal of Harmful Law
Today, the Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, called on North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and state lawmakers to heed a warning from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about the dangers HB 2 poses to youth across the state.
Missouri Momentum: Execs from Time Warner, T-Mobile, Starwood, & Others Call for Defeat of SJR 39
Missouri Momentum: Execs from Time Warner, T-Mobile, Starwood, Etsy, and Other Major Corporations Join in Urging Lawmakers to Stop Anti-LGBT SJR 39.
Tennessee: Anti-Transgender Student Bill Will Not Pass This Year
Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, responded to the news that the sponsor of HB 2414 announced plans to pull the discriminatory bill from consideration for this year. The outrageous legislation would have forced transgender students to use restrooms and other facilities inconsistent with their gender identity.
Central Asia: European Parliament concerned about state of LGBTI rights
In a report adopted last week on the EU’s relationship with Central Asia, the European Parliament has made a strong call to respect democracy, the rule of law and human rights, including the rights of LGBTI people, in the region.
100K has read transgender Skye Thomson letter, but has Gov. Pat McCrory?
Since the release of Skye Thomson heartbreaking letter to North Carolina’s Gov. Pat McCrory over 100k has read it, but has he read Skye’s letter ? does McCrory care at all ?