Tag: HRC
Donald Trump ’s ‘States’ Rights’ Policy Assertion on Transgender Students Dangerous, Reckless
Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, released the following statement after Donald Trump declined yesterday morning to support the Obama Administration’s important announcement that school districts should ensure that transgender students are treated with dignity and allowed equal access to facilities, such as restrooms, consistent with their gender identity.
HHS Implements Critical New Regulation to Protect LGBT People From Discrimination in Healthcare
New regulation makes clear that transgender people must be treated consistent with their gender identity and cannot be denied care provided to anyone else, even when it’s transition-related care.
North Carolina Chamber to LGBT Community: You Don’t Deserve Full Equality
North Carolina Chamber of Commerce ignores overwhelming outcry from business community as 200+ CEOs and major business leaders now call for repeal of HB 2.
North Carolina Legislators Introduce Bill to Replace HB 2 with Full Non-Discrimination Protections
Bill is companion to bills already filed that would repeal HB 2 in its entirety.
Educators, LGBT Advocates Slam General Assembly for Refusing DOJ Order to End Civil Rights Violation
Failure to address DOJ concerns jeopardises billions in federal funding.
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Lawsuit Against North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces lawsuit filed against Gov. Pat McCrory, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, and the University of North Carolina over HB 2.