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Broad coalition launched to repeal federal 'Defense of Marriage Act'

Broad coalition launched to repeal federal 'Defense of Marriage Act'

Friday, February 3, 2012
WASHINGTON – A broad coalition of more than 50 civil rights, labor, progressive, faith, student, health, legal, women’s, and LGBT organizations on Thursday announced support of the Respect for Marriage [...]
HRC urges Minnesota election board to investigate NOM for ignoring donor disclosure laws

HRC urges Minnesota election board to investigate NOM for ignoring donor disclosure laws

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) on Wednesday released an analysis of campaign disclosure reports -- made public today in Minnesota -- that reveal the National Organization for Marriage has launched an unprecedented effort to avoid disclosing individual donors as required by law.
Coalition launches statewide effort to legalize gay marriage in Washington

Coalition launches statewide effort to legalize gay marriage in Washington

Monday, November 14, 2011
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- A broad, statewide coalition of organizations, congregations, unions and business associations came together on Monday to announce the formation of Washington United for Marriage – a coalition that will work to obtain civil marriage for lesbian and gay couples in Washington state in 2012.
Obama addresses annual HRC dinner; calls for repeal of DOMA, rebukes GOP candidates (Video)

Obama addresses annual HRC dinner; calls for repeal of DOMA, rebukes GOP candidates (Video)

Saturday, October 1, 2011
President Barack Obama on Saturday evening delivered the keynote address a gathering of more than 3,000 LGBT rights advocates at the Human Rights Campaign's 15th Annual HRC National Dinner, and called for repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and issued a sharp rebuke to GOP presidential hopefuls for not supporting gay troops.
HRC announcement confirms March 2012 departure of president Joe Solmonese

HRC announcement confirms March 2012 departure of president Joe Solmonese

Friday, August 26, 2011
Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, will announce his departure next Tuesday, reports Pam Spaulding at Pam’s House Blend.
'Rowdy queers' vandalize HRC store on anniversary of Stonewall Riots

'Rowdy queers' vandalize HRC store on anniversary of Stonewall Riots

Wednesday, June 29, 2011
A Washington D.C. Human Rights Campaign store was vandalized in the late night or early hours of Wednesday by self-described “rowdy queers" who chose the date to coincide with the 42nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
HRC: 'Victory sends a message that marriage equality across the country will be a reality very soon'

HRC: 'Victory sends a message that marriage equality across the country will be a reality very soon'

Friday, June 24, 2011
Update: Gov. Andew Cuomo signs the Marriage Equality Act just hours after Senate's passage. Story here. Update: Complete coverage on marriage equality vote here. Statement from the Human Rights Campaign: [...]
New York marriage equality coalition plans rally at state capitol in Albany

New York marriage equality coalition plans rally at state capitol in Albany

Monday, June 20, 2011
A New York state Senate vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage has been pushed back at least another day as the debate continues over religious exemptions, while hundreds of demonstrators on Monday rallied for and against the measure at the state capitol in Albany.
What does Tracy Morgan have to do with the State of Montana?

What does Tracy Morgan have to do with the State of Montana?

Sunday, June 12, 2011
You may have heard that actor Tracy Morgan (30 Rock) mentioned in his stand up act in Nashville, Tennessee, that if his son were gay, he would “pull out a knife and stab” him ... So what does Tracy Morgan have to do with the State of Montana?
New York Giants great Michael Strahan, fiancée support marriage equality

New York Giants great Michael Strahan, fiancée support marriage equality

Saturday, June 11, 2011
Participating in the HRC's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign, Michael Strahan, the record setting former defensive end of the New York Giants, has filmed a video with his fiancée Nicole Murphy announcing their support for marriage equality.
HRC: Until Tracy Morgan does something meaningful, his brand remains tarnished

HRC: Until Tracy Morgan does something meaningful, his brand remains tarnished

Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Tracy Morgan’s anti-gay tirade, and said that until Morgan does something meaningful, his brand remains tarnished.
HRC public service announcement takes aim at bullying through the eyes of kids

HRC public service announcement takes aim at bullying through the eyes of kids

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Human Rights Campaign has released a public service announcement aimed at bringing awareness to bullying, through the experiences of bullied kids.
Actress, Grammy winner Vanessa Williams supports marriage equality

Actress, Grammy winner Vanessa Williams supports marriage equality

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Actress and Grammy winner Vanessa Williams has voiced her support marriage equality, appearing in the latest "“New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign by the HRC.
HRC endorses Obama for re-election, cites record accomplishments on LGBT issues

HRC endorses Obama for re-election, cites record accomplishments on LGBT issues

Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s LGBT civil rights organization, on Thursday announced its endorsement of President Barack Obama for re-election.
HRC poll: Majority of Christians support LGBT equality, oppose DOMA

HRC poll: Majority of Christians support LGBT equality, oppose DOMA

Monday, May 23, 2011
The majority of Christian Americans oppose the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, favor protecting LGBT people from discrimination, and support anti-bullying laws according to new polling released today by the Human Rights Campaign.
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