Tag: anti-LGBT
First Openly LGBT Senator Tammy Baldwin Vows to Defend LGBT Equality in the Senate
Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), who will join Senate leadership next year, discussed how she will work with Senate colleagues to protect equality under the Trump administration.
Victory Institute Condemns Trump¹s Meeting with Ousted Anti-LGBT Governor Pat McCrory
Victory Institute today condemned the meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory – who lost his re-election because of his unwavering support for discrimination against LGBT people.
On Two-Month Anniversary of Orlando Tragedy, Rubio Still Unwilling to Stand Up for LGBTQ Floridians
Addressing anti-LGBTQ pastors on heels of Trump speech, Rubio rails against marriage equality.
RNC Recap: Donald Trump and Mike Pence Close Out Week of Attacks on LGBTQ Equality
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation, today released the following statement at the conclusion of the Republican National Convention, during which the party adopted the most anti-LGBTQ platform in its history and featured a parade of anti-LGBTQ speakers.
NBA Stands up for LGBTQ Equality with All-Star Game Move, Citing Hostile Environment Created by HB 2
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation, and Equality NC, the statewide organisation working to secure equal rights and justice for LGBTQ North Carolinians, hailed the NBA’s decision to stand up to North Carolina lawmakers who refused to repeal HB 2 by pulling its 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte, NC.
HRC Statement On Gov. McCrory Signing Bill Restoring Right To Sue For Discrimination In State Court
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation, issued the following statement after North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation restoring the right to sue in state court for employment discrimination based on the limited number of characteristics currently protected by state law.