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HRC Takes Adoption and Foster Care Work to Next Level, Launches Next Phase of “All Children – All Families” Project
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, in partnership with the Dave Thomas Foundation and the National CASA Foundation, last Monday announced the expansion of the highly successful All Children – All Families (ACAF) project.
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HRC Statement on Senator-Elect Cory Booker’s Victory
Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin issued the following statement this evening on the news that Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker has won the special election to be the next Senator from New Jersey:
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Senate Confirms Nation’s First Openly-Gay Federal Appellate Judge
Last Tuesday the United States Senate by a vote of 98 to 0 confirmed Todd Hughes to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, making him the first openly-gay person to serve as a federal appellate judge.
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Allison Herwitt Promoted to HRC Vice President for Government Affairs
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today announced Allison Herwitt, currently HRC’s legislative director and a seven year veteran of the organisation, has been promoted to the position of Vice President for Government Affairs.
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HRC Calls on U.S. Catholic Hierarchy to Heed Pope’s Hopeful Message
Last Friday, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin wrote to the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the CEO of Knights of Columbus – an affiliate of the Roman Catholic Church – calling on them to follow Pope Francis’ message of welcome and mercy for gays and lesbians.
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Members of Congress Introduce Dangerous Legislation Billed as Protecting Religious Freedom
Last Thursday, a group of Members of Congress led by Idaho Republican Raul Labrador introduced the ‘Marriage and Religious Freedom Act,’ which Rep. Labrador claims will ‘protect freedom of conscience for those who believe marriage is the union of one man and one woman.’