Tag: USA
Transgender pianist shunned in U.S., gets career encore in Canada
Classical pianist Sara Davis Buechner played with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the United States, winning praise from presidents and capturing awards that pointed to a promising career as one of the best in the world.
Anti-gay restaurant mocked online
A Texas restaurant that told two gay customers they would not be welcome at the establishment for a second time has been targeted by online trolls exacting revenge.
Letter to Vatican Addressing Growing Concern on Anti-LGBT Stance of Catholic Schools Across America
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today delivered a letter to the Vatican on behalf of 9 teachers who have lost their jobs at Catholics Schools for either being LGBT, or supporting an LGBT family member.
HRC Condemns Dorchester’s Shameful Attempts to Deflect Criticism of Sultan
Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) condemned the Dorchester Collection’s shameful attempts to use its own employees to divert attention away from actions taken against the Sultan of Brunei’s hotels.
United States Postal Service Issues Forever Stamp Honoring Harvey Milk
Today, The United States Postal Service (USPS) officially issued a postage stamp in honor of the late LGBT rights leader Harvey Milk.
Maine Report Suggests NOM Violated Laws in Other States, Lied to Government Authorities
A Maine enforcement action made public today indicates that the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) may have intentionally violated a variety of state laws in 2009, including not only Maine but also Iowa and New Hampshire campaign finance laws.