Tag: discrimination
NC Lawmakers Double Down with “HB 2.0” Legislation
Today, the Human Rights Campaign and Equality NC blasted the leadership of the North Carolina House of Representatives for proposing legislation that doubles down on the state’s anti-LGBTQ law passed in March, known as HB 2.
LGBT & straight Muslims march at Pride London
LGBT Muslims and straight Muslim allies joined the Peter Tatchell Foundation’s contingent at Saturday’s Pride London parade, on 25 June.
Migguel Anggelo – Another Son of Venezuela and The Rainbow Family
From the time he came out at age twelve, the Venezuelan-born musician and performer has ridden an emotional roller coaster of self-discovery and discrimination.
Council LGBTI Conclusions are Trojan horse: legitimising homophobia
Last Thursday, the Council of the European Union adopted its conclusions on LGBTI equality. It is the first time ever that the Council adopts a document addressing LGBTI equality.
Peter Tatchell urges LGBT community and Muslims to unite against hate
The founder of a leading human rights organisation has called for “unity and solidarity between the Muslim and LGBT communities” ahead of Pride in London this weekend.
Equality Advocates Condemn North Carolina Legislative Sneak Attack Doubling Down on HB 2
Today, Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Chris Sgro, Executive Director of Equality NC, and Mara Keisling, Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), responded to media reports that a small group of extreme lawmakers in North Carolina are preparing to double down on the discriminatory HB 2 law in another legislative sneak attack hashed out in a backroom deal.