Tag: Congress
HRC Announces Endorsement of Angie Craig for Congress
America’s largest LGBT civil rights organisation endorses Angie Craig for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.
Transgender homicide rate hits historic high in US, says new report
The report documented 21 homicides so far in 2015 – and none prosecuted as hate crimes – leading members of Congress to set first-ever forum on the issue.
HRC Asks Congress to Investigate Turing Pharmaceuticals’ Exploitative Price Gouging
Letters sent to chairs of three Congressional Committees seeking investigation on cost to federally funded health programs and impact on patients.
Where Does Rand Paul Stand on Kentucky Clerk Flouting Federal Law?
Kentucky clerk’s outrageous refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples would become common if the noxious First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) passed in Congress.
Congress Must Restore Full Protections of Voting Rights Act
Today, on the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 – a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits racial discrimination in voting – the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, called on Congress to restore the full protections of this crucial legislation.
Obama Administration Releases Revised National HIV and AIDS Strategy
HRC urges Congress to direct full resources towards the national strategy to end the HIV and AIDS epidemic.