Tag: Chad Griffin
Boy Scouts Keeps National Ban on Gay Scouts and Scout Leaders
Today the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Board put off a decision on changing its membership policy to include gay scouts. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin issued this statement in response to the Board’s inaction.
Boy Scouts Keeps National Ban on Gay Scouts and Scout Leaders
Today the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Board put off a decision on changing its membership policy to include gay scouts. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin issued this statement in response to the Board’s inaction.
Pentagon Vows to Extend Benefits to Gay Service Members, Families
In response to news that the Pentagon would be extending certain benefits to the spouses of gay and lesbian military personnel, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:
HRC Endorses Christine Quinn for New York City Mayor
The Human Rights Campaign – America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation – announced its endorsement of Christine Quinn for Mayor of New York City. As Speaker of the New York City Council, Quinn has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of all New Yorkers.
HRC to BSA : Adopt National Non-Discrimination Standards, Policy Proposal Not Good
In the face of mounting national opposition to institutional discrimination, the leadership of the Boy Scouts of America is debating a policy which would end its nationwide ban on gay Scouts and Scout leaders.
HRC Statement on President Obama’s Proposal for Immigration Reform
Last Tuesday, in conjunction with a speech on immigration reform in Nevada, President Obama released the outline of his comprehensive immigration reform proposal. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement in support: