Category: USA
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Human Rights Campaign and Rock the Vote Partner for National Coming Out Day
The Human Rights Campaign, the U.S largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation and Rock the Vote have announced a new and exciting partnership for National Coming Out Day (NCOD) 2012. NCOD – a globally celebrated event that encourages LGBT people and their supporters to be visible by living open and honest lives – is celebrated each October 11.
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LGBT people, families in disaster situations often face higher risk of trauma
Today the Human Rights Campaign, U.S largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, released a guide for local, state, federal and community organisations, as to how best work with LGBT people and families during disasters or forced evacuations.
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HRC President Joe Solmonese to Depart in Early 2012
The co-chairs of the Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors and the HRC Foundation Board yesterday announced that HRC President Joe Solmonese has informed the boards that he will not renew his contract which expires March 31, 2012. Solmonese will remain at the helm of the organisation until the completion of his contract to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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HRC Joins ya es hora Coalition in Assisting Latino/a Residents to Apply for Citizenship throughout the Month of July
The Human Rights Campaign, U.S largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, is partnering with hundreds of coalition partners to support naturalisation workshops in six cities under the ya es hora ¡Ciudadanía! civic engagement campaign during July, designated as a national month of citizenship.
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HRC to Open “Pop-up” Action Center and Store in Palm Springs
The Human Rights Campaign – U.S largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation – is excited to announce the opening of a “pop-up” Action Center and Store in Palm Springs, CA. Opening on January 28, the Action Center and Store will operate through Memorial Day weekend, serving as a catalyst for LGBT activism for thousands of Coachella Valley residents and tourists.
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Fairfax High elects gay student prom queen, prompting discussion about gender roles
Sergio Garcia stood in the gymnasium and told the senior class at Fairfax High School not to worry: If he was elected, he wouldn’t wear a dress.