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HRC and Gender Proud Launch Partnership to Raise Visibility of the Transgender Community and Their Rights in the Philippines
Partnering with model and transgender activist Geena Rocero, HRC supports three-city public education campaign
Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, and Gender Proud, a transgender advocacy and awareness organization, announced a three-city public education… Read the rest

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By Jim Patterson

LGBTQ workers still face employment discrimination 50 years after landmark series
In 1963 a New York tabloid ran a six-part series on Sex and Laws. The series was motivated by many factors including sex scandals at the United Nations, increased public health problem of venereal disease, increased number of sex workers, workplace discrimination, and availability of pornography.
“Those Who Are Different” dealt… Read the rest

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Why Are  Gay & Lesbian Troops Excluded From the Military Equal Opportunity Program and Non-Discrimination Policy?
Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military spouses and their families, highlighted that although Indiana may have recently been in the nation’s crosshairs over a battle encompassing non-discrimination protections for LGBT people, there’s another sector of society… Read the rest

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Human Rights Campaign launches list of corporations opposed to anti-LGBT legislation being considered in states around the country
Today, major corporations signed on to launch a statement by businesses speaking out against an onslaught of anti-LGBT legislation being considered in states around the country. The statement, launched today by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization,… Read the rest

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Lambda Legal is proud to announce today that Crispin Torres, Community Educator in Lambda Legal’s Midwestern Regional Office, has been named to the Trans 100. The Trans 100 is an annual list that recognizes prominent members of the transgender community across the country.
“Crispin has been a key part on our community education team, and we are delighted that he has been named to the… Read the rest

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Yesterday, a subcommittee of the Georgia House Judiciary Committee moved an anti-LGBT bill forward that could allow people to use their religion as an excuse to challenge or opt out of various laws – including local laws in Atlanta and other cities – that protect LGBT people and other minorities from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Major local conferences have already threatened to… Read the rest

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Yesterday, a subcommittee of the Georgia House Judiciary Committee moved an anti-LGBT bill forward that could allow people to use their religion as an excuse to challenge or opt out of various laws – including local laws in Atlanta and other cities – that protect LGBT people and other minorities from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Major local conferences have already threatened to… Read the rest

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In honor of Dr. King, HRC will partner with organizations in 20 cities and regions to serve vulnerable populations
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a remarkable leader whose tireless dedication to social justice continues to strengthen communities and impact the… Read the rest

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In honor of Dr. King, HRC will partner with organizations in 20 cities and regions to serve vulnerable populations
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a remarkable leader whose tireless dedication to social justice continues to strengthen communities and impact the… Read the rest

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Saks Fifth Avenue CEO Declines to Renounce Company’s Stand that Transgender Employees Are Not Protected Under Civil Rights Law
Gerald Storch’s Silence on Civil Rights Claim Calls Into Question Saks’ Commitment to LGBT Equality in the Workplace
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today condemned the decision by the chief executive of Saks Fifth… Read the rest

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Saks Fifth Avenue CEO Declines to Renounce Company’s Stand that Transgender Employees Are Not Protected Under Civil Rights Law
Gerald Storch’s Silence on Civil Rights Claim Calls Into Question Saks’ Commitment to LGBT Equality in the Workplace
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today condemned the decision by the chief executive of Saks Fifth… Read the rest

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The University of Birmingham is taking steps to ensure that its curriculum is inclusive towards those with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) identities.
The new project is innovative within the higher education sector and will draw on current effective practice across the University to develop a guide for colleagues seeking to embed LGBTQ issues in all of the institution’s academic disciplines.
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As Labor Day approaches, Lambda Legal has launched its newest section of the Know Your Rights information hub. Know Your Rights Workplace provides information for LGBT and HIV+ people who face discrimination at work.
“Among callers to our Legal Help Desk, workplace issues are a top concern year after year—second only to relationship recognition,” said Greg Nevins, Counsel and Workplace Fairness Project Strategist based in… Read the rest

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