Tag: HRC
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:
HRC Calls on Defense Secretary Panetta to Extend Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Service Members and Spouses
As part of the Human Rights Campaign’s ongoing effort to achieve full equality for gay and lesbian service members and their families, HRC is, in addition to calling on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to issue military IDs to same-sex spouses, urging him to extend every possible benefit not specifically barred by the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
HRC President Chad Griffin Appoints Jeff Krehely as New Chief Foundation Officer
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, is announcing today that Jeff Krehely is joining the organization as the Chief Foundation Officer.
With Inclusion of Marriage Equality in Inaugural Address, President Obama Makes History
President Obama made history today by becoming the first president to include his support for marriage equality as part of his Inaugural address.