HRC Statement on the Closing of Exodus International
Yesterday, Exodus International, an organisation which for years advocated for and practiced dangerous so-called therapies to change people’s sexual orientation, announced it is closing its doors for good.
HRC Statements on Nominations of James Costos and Rufus Gifford
Last Friday the White House announced the nominations of James Costos, an accomplished businessman and current executive at HBO, as the United States Ambassador to Spain, and Rufus Gifford, a former finance official for the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Obama for America, and the Democratic National Committee, as the United States Ambassador to Denmark.
Southern Baptist Convention Shuns Gay Youth with BSA Vote
Yesterday the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) approved a resolution condemning the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) decision to allow openly-gay Scouts, and called for the removal of all pro-equality BSA executives and board leaders.
HRC Statement on Daniel Baer’s Nomination to be Ambassador to OSCE
Today the White House announced its intention to nominate Daniel Baer – the current Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor – as the next Ambassador to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ).
HRC President to LDS Church Leaders: Stand Up for Non-Discrimination Protections
Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin is calling on Utah lawmakers and leaders within the Church of Latter-day Saints to support federal workplace protections that would ensure no American could be fired simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
HRC Statement on the Passing of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Today Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin released the following statement upon learning U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg had passed away: