Tag: USA
With Sweeping New Ruling, Marriage Equality Must Begin in All 50 States
In a historic 5-4 ruling, today the Supreme Court of the United States found bans on marriage equality to be unconstitutional—and that the fundamental right to marriage is a fundamental right for all. The majority’s opinion, authored by Justice Anthony Kennedy, represents a clear mandate for governors, state attorneys general and officials everywhere to cease their attempts to uphold these discriminatory statutes.
New Poll: As Nation Awaits SCOTUS Verdict on Marriage Equality
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, released new polling ahead of an expected ruling in the Supreme Court’s case, Obergefell v Hodges, a case that could lead to nationwide marriage equality.
How Can the Obama Administration Advance Fairness & Equality for Transgender Americans?
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, highlighted specific steps the Obama Administration should take to improve the lives of transgender people.
Black Celebrities Come Out to Honour 2015 Heroes in the Struggle
Danny Glover (Color Purple, Lethal Weapon), Brian J. White (Scandal), Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood), Naomi Campbell (Empire) and other Black celebrities from film, stage, television and music will come together on Thursday, June 18th for the 2015 Heroes in the Struggle Gala reception.
Unite for Marriage launches countdown to #DecisionDay
Yesterday, the Unite for Marriage coalition launched the U.S national countdown to #DecisionDay – the day the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the issue of marriage for same-sex couples living in all 50 states.
Michigan Poised to Repeat the Mistakes of Indiana with Anti-LGBT Bills
Governor Snyder must veto the extreme anti-LGBT adoption bills passed today by the Michigan Senate that would enshrine dangerously broad taxpayer-funded discrimination into law.