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Religious Leaders Send Letter to Mississippi Legislators Asking Them to Reject Discriminatory Bill
Today a group of Mississippi Baptist and Methodist leaders sent an open letter to state legislators condemning SB 2681 that would allow businesses to refuse services to the LGBT community on the basis of religious freedom.
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HRC Statement on the Death of Nelson Mandela
Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, mourned the passing of Nelson Mandela and celebrated his legacy.
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Far Right Organisation Has Long Anti-Gay History
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a far-right organization known for its advocacy of “Stand Your Ground” laws and restrictions on voting rights, has a history of anti-gay propaganda, according to recently released documents.
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Air Force Academy Continues Defending Employment of Conversion Therapy Advocate
The United States Air Force Academy is continuing to defend the hiring of conversion therapy advocate Dr. Mike Rosebush. Dr. Rosebush, hired by the Academy in 2009, works for the Academy’s Center for Character and Leadership Development.
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In Virginia, Equality Defeats Extremism with McAuliffe Victory over Cuccinelli
With last nights news that pro-equality Democrat Terry McAuliffe soundly defeated vehemently anti-LGBT Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in the Virginia governor’s race,
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HRC Foundation Launches Program to Fight Homophobia and Transphobia Internationally
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities around the world face stigmatisation, harassment, violence and blatant human rights violations.