Tag: Joe Solmonese
HRC Joins Tennessee’s Business Community in Opposition to Anti-Gay SB 632/HB 600
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, and Tennessee’s major businesses are united in opposition to SB 632/HB 600, which prohibits cities and counties from banning discriminatory practices by any means and passed the state legislature earlier this week.
Actions Taken Based on Animus Toward the LGBT Community
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, rebukes the Tennessee Legislature for passing SB 632 / HB 600, a bill that prohibits cities and counties from banning discriminatory practices by any means. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has the opportunity to veto the legislation.
HRC Celebrates Fathers’ Day, Recognises GBT and Ally Dads with “Father of the Year” Contest
In an effort to recognise loving and supportive fathers across the country this Fathers’ Day, the Family Project at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest civil rights organisation dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, has launched the “Father of the Year” Award contest.
Urges Gov. Brian Sandoval to sign bipartisan measure into law
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest LGBT civil rights organisation, today congratulated the Nevada Legislature for passing AB 211, a bill codifying prohibitions against discrimination in employment on the basis of gender identity or expression. The bill now moves to Governor Sandoval’s desk for his consideration.
HRC Statement on House Committee Amendments to Defense Authorization Bill
Today the House Armed Services Committee marked up the National Defense Authorization Act and included amendments that attempt to slow down repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and insert distracting issues into the debate.
Say It Ain’t So: Hockey Players’ Agent Compares Marriage Equality to Bestiality
Late yesterday the president of a sports agency representing some of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) top players compared gay marriage to bestiality. Don Reynolds, president of the Canadian-based Uptown Sports Management made his comments a day after New York Ranger forward Sean Avery announced that his support for marriage equality in New York state via a video for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC).