Category: US National News
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White House Brief Supporting Perry Logical Next Step for President Obama
As part of his Inaugural remarks, President Obama thoughtfully and eloquently made the case for why gay and lesbian Americans, include those in committed relationships, should be treated “like anyone else under the law.” The Supreme Court’s upcoming consideration of Hollingsworth v. Perry provides the Administration with a natural opportunity to give the President’s words the meaning and significance they deserve.
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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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Obama’s Inaugural Prayer Service Includes Head of Pro-LGBT Denomination
White House staff announced that the Interfaith Prayer Service at the National Cathedral, to be held Tuesday morning, January 22, will include the Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, moderator and international leader of the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC), a denomination founded 45 years ago as a church open to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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HRC Hails Appointment of LGBT Liaison by San Antonio Mayor Castro
The Human Rights Campaign today welcomed San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s appointment of Adam Greenup to serve as the City’s chief LGBT Liaison.
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PFLAG National Statement on the Passing of Founder Jeanne Manford
Jeanne Manford, founder of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and mother of modern-day straight ally movement dies at 92.
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HRC Statement on the Death of Lillian Miles Lewis
Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin, joined by HRC’s Atlanta Steering Committee, released the following statement regarding the passing of Lillian Miles Lewis, wife of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA):