Tag: Chad Griffin
HRC Calls for Pro-Equality Senate Appointee from Christie
Following the passing of longtime LGBT ally Senator Frank Lautenberg, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin has called on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to appoint a successor who shares Lautenberg’s commitment to equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.
LGBT Students in Public Schools Would be Safer with Student Non-Discrimination Act
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, today thanked Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) for putting LGBT young people first by introducing the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) in the U.S. Senate.
It’s Time for ExxonMobil to Join the Rest of Corporate America and Protect its LGBT Employees
ExxonMobil again failed its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees as shareholders voted down a policy to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
HRC Statement on String of New York City Hate Crimes
Today Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin released the following statement regarding a string of hate crimes in New York City, including the hate-motivated shooting death of Mark Carson this weekend:
HRC Statement on the Resignation of GLAAD President Herndon Graddick
Today Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin released the following statement following the news of GLAAD president Herndon Graddick’s resignation.
France Becomes Latest Country to Embrace Marriage Equality
France is poised to become the fourteenth nation to embrace marriage equality, following a successful vote in the National Assembly. The law, which is supported by French President François Hollande, will allow gay and lesbian couples to marry and adopt children. HRC President Chad Griffin released the following statement: