As Mitt Romney has regained his status as front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination in some national polls, several rivals have sought to revisit his past shifts on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage in an attempt to erode his support within the Republican base.
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HRC Statement on Family Research Council’s Values Voter Summit
The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – is condemning Republican leadership and top GOP presidential candidates for participating in the Family Research Council’s Values Voter Summit, taking place in Washington, DC over the next several days.
Governor Brown Signs Bill Streamlining Process for Transgender Californians to Obtain an Updated Birth Certificate
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law yesterday Assembly Bill 433, the Vital Statistics Modernization Act, which streamlines the process for Californians to obtain and update birth certificates. The bill was authored by Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) and sponsored by the Transgender Law Center and Equality California.
Governor Brown Signs Bill Strengthening Employment, Housing, & Other Nondiscrimination Laws
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law yesterday Assembly Bill 887, the Gender Nondiscrimination Act, which will strengthen employment, housing and other civil rights protections for all Californians, particularly those who face discrimination based on gender identity and expression. The bill was authored by Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and sponsored by Equality California, Transgender Law Center and Gay-Straight Alliance Network.
Binational Couple: ICE Refuses to Stop Deportation Despite New DHS Immigration Policy
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Philadelphia has refused to stop the deportation that would separate Anton Tanumihardja, an Indonesian citizen, from his American husband, Brian Andersen, despite new guidelines issued by the Obama administration that are intended to set aside all low-priority deportation cases and keep all families together – including gay and lesbian couples.
HRC Mourns the Loss of Paula Ettelbrick
Last Friday the Human Rights Campaign mourns the loss of Paula Ettelbrick, a longtime leader in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement, who died Friday after a long battle with cancer.
Presbyterian church in US to ordain 1st gay man
More than two decades after Scott Anderson told his California congregation that he was gay and therefore must resign as its pastor, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) is preparing to welcome him back.
HRC Mourns the Passing of Steve Jobs
The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality – mourns the loss of one of America’s greatest visionaries, and a tremendous ally to the LGBT community, Steve Jobs.
Tab jumps to at least $1.5 million in taxpayer money to defend discrimination
House Speaker John Boehner originally entered into a contract with private attorneys to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court with a cap of legal fees at $500,000. A new contract that was revealed today increases that amount to $1.5 million.
HRC Launches Search Process for New President
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – yesterday announced the beginning of the search process that will culminate in the appointment of a new president for the organization early next year.
HRC Applauds Ability of Chaplains to Voluntarily Perform Same-Sex Weddings
Last Friday the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – praised the Pentagon’s decision to allow military chaplains to perform wedding ceremonies in jurisdictions where they are legal, and performing such weddings is consistent with their faith traditions.
