Tag: Chad Griffin
Bill Aimed at Increasing Availability of Organs for Transplantation Introduced in Senate
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights group, today lauded the introduction of legislation to increase the number of healthy organs available for transplantation to people living with HIV and AIDS, and reduce the wait time for recipients.
37 U.S. Senators Call for Non-Discrimination Executive Order from President Obama
The HRC – the USA’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – applauded 37 United States senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, who today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Boy Scouts Job Application: “Known or Avowed Homosexuals” Need Not Apply
Following recent news that the Boy Scouts of America is considering a change to its membership policy banning gay scouts, the organization is embroiled in new charges of discrimination, this time regarding its hiring practices.
37 U.S. Senators Call for Non-Discrimination Executive Order from President Obama
The HRC – America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation – applauded 37 United States senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, who today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Boy Scouts Job Application: “Known or Avowed Homosexuals” Need Not Apply
Following recent news that the Boy Scouts of America is considering a change to its membership policy banning gay scouts, the organisation is embroiled in new charges of discrimination, this time regarding its hiring practices.
HRC Praises Pentagon’s Extension of Additional Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Service Members and Their Families
The Human Rights Campaign praised the Pentagon’s announcement that it would extend a slate of equal benefits to lesbian and gay service members and their families over the coming months.