Tag: Susan Collins
Gillibrand introduces bipartisan bill to allow transgender military service
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who is vying to be the Democratic nominee for president in 2020, introduced Thursday a bill to allow transgender people to serve in the military.
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Susan Collins for U.S. Senate
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced that it is endorsing U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) for reelection to the United States Senate. HRC is the America’s largest civil rights organisation and represents more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide working to achieve equality for LGBT Americans.
Bipartisan Campaign Launched to Pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Today the bipartisan campaign Americans for Workplace Opportunity announced it had formed in order to take advantage of a historic opportunity to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act 19 years after its first introduction – a bill to ban workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Address Unfair Taxation of Health Benefits
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, yesterday lauded Representatives Jim McDermott (D-WA), Richard Hanna (R-NY) , Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Nan Hayworth (R-NY) for introducing the Tax Parity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act in the House of Representatives.
Army Private Bradley Manning Is No Gay Role-Model
Since late December, the GLBT community has celebrated repeal of the “Don’t Ask; Don’t Tell” policy that precluded Gay soldiers from serving openly. Simultaneously, another event has cast a dark cloud over the reputation of all Gay soldiers and potential soldiers who intend to become open about their sexuality.
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.