Tag: HRC
Human Rights Campaign Statement on President Signing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal into Law
Today President Obama signed legislation that will result in the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Following the signing ceremony, HRC President Joe Solmonese made the following statement.
University Officials Fire Lesbian Soccer Coach and Say No to GSA
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest civil rights organisation working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, and the Tennessee Equality Project, Tennessee’s only statewide organisation dedicated to the protection and expansion of the rights of LGBT Tennesseans, today call on Belmont University officials to stop discriminatory practices at the University.
HRC Remembers the Life and Advocacy of Elizabeth Edwards
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today honored the life and work of Elizabeth Edwards, and expressed sincere sadness on the news of her recent passing.
Pride Agenda, HRC Applaud Barclays
Empire State Pride Agenda and the Human Rights Campaign – two organisations that advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees – Monday praised major global financial services provider Barclays for its announcement that all United States-based employees who opt to cover their same-sex domestic partners under the firm’s medical, dental or vision plans will be eligible for reimbursement to offset the additional US federal tax liability incurred by receiving the same-sex domestic partner benefits.
Clock is ticking but time remains for action on repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
The U.S. Senate owes it to the military to bring up and pass the National Defense Authorization Act along with repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” before year’s end, yesterday said the Human Rights Campaign – America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation.
Castro Street location home of Milk’s historic campaign
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is excited to announce the movement of its San Francisco Action Center and store to the historic home of civil rights legend Harvey Milk.