Tag: Marriage Equality
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.
“Marriage Voters” Take Center Stage in 2012 Votes
Nearly a month after nationwide elections delivered historic victories for marriage equality across the country, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, released a polling report showing a new, pro-marriage equality voting bloc drove ballot measure victories in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington.
Washington State Votes for Full Equality
Upon news that Washington State voters affirmed marriage equality at the ballot box, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:
HRC Statement on Retention of Iowa Justice Wiggins
Upon the retention of Iowa Justice David Wiggins, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement:
Landslide Victory for LGBT Equality Up and Down the Ballot
Wednesday the Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organisation, reacted to the overwhelming electoral victories for LGBT people, calling it a milestone year with a clear mandate for equality moving forward.
Maryland Makes History Affirming Marriage Equality by Popular Vote
Upon news voters in Maryland passed Question Six affirming marriage equality by popular vote, HRC President Chad Griffin made the following statement: