Tag: HRC
In Win For Equality, Largest County in Arkansas Passes Employment Protections for County Workers
Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, praised Pulaski County for passing much-needed non-discrimination protections that will protect county employees in the workplace.
Historic Victory for Marriage Equality in Ireland says HRC
Saturday the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, hailed the historic victory for marriage equality in Ireland.
HRC Urges Boy Scouts of America to Take Full Step to LGBT Equality
Boy Scouts’ move to allow gay adults to participate in organisation marks a moment, but falls short of goal of full inclusion.
Another Desperate Cry for Attention From Governor Bobby Jindal
Yesterday, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s efforts to pass one of his top priorities, anti-LGBT HB 707, were dealt a major setback. By a bipartisan vote of 10-2 to “return to calendar without amendments,” the bill was potentially killed for the session.
First Federal Bill to Prevent Dangerous Anti-LGBT Conversion Therapy Introduced in Congress
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-CA) will introduce the “Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act” – the first federal legislation to prohibit the practice of providing “conversion therapy” to any person in exchange for monetary compensation or advertising such services.
HRC: LGBT Youth In Foster Care Face Bias, Discrimination
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, in partnership with FosterClub, an U.S national network for youth in foster care, released an issue brief detailing the hostile treatment experienced by many LGBT and questioning youth in foster care, and the shocking lack of laws and policies protecting them.