Month: January 2013
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HRC Calls on Defense Secretary Panetta to Extend Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Service Members and Spouses
As part of the Human Rights Campaign’s ongoing effort to achieve full equality for gay and lesbian service members and their families, HRC is, in addition to calling on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to issue military IDs to same-sex spouses, urging him to extend every possible benefit not specifically barred by the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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HRC President Chad Griffin Appoints Jeff Krehely as New Chief Foundation Officer
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, is announcing today that Jeff Krehely is joining the organization as the Chief Foundation Officer.
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National Geographic Channel endorses Boy Scouts of America, refuses to speak out against ban on gay Scouts
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today joined Eagle Scout Will Oliver and Scouts for Equality to urge National Geographic Channel to denounce the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) ban on gay scouts and scout leaders.
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HRC Statement on Efforts to Name San Francisco International Airport after Harvey Milk
San Francisco supervisors are advancing legislation aimed at commemorating LGBT civil rights leader Harvey Milk by renaming the city’s airport in his honor. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement in support: