New Sean Sasser Endowment Fund: Supports Programs Improving Health Outcomes for Gay Men of Color
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new endowment fund created by AIDS United and honoring the memory of AIDS educator and activist Sean Sasser will be used…
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LGBT Rx Savings Prescription Drug Card Available to Everyone
The first and only FREE prescription drug savings card specifically designed to help members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, and Transgender community. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Traditionally,…
First Resort LGBT Retirement Community Nears Completion
Opening of Fountaingrove Lodge attracts global attention SANTA ROSA, Calif.— Fountaingrove Lodge, the nation’s first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)retirement community to offer resort living and…
HRC to Premier film Before God: We Are All Family
Touching film on Latino families of faith and LGBT stories to premier Oct. 1 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of…
NCLR Campaign Calls on Top Companies Doing Business in Russia to Urge Repeal of Extreme Anti-LGBT Laws
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca.—Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) announced the launch of a campaign—”Stop LGBT Hate in Russia“—calling on global companies doing business…
Mother Responds to Son’s Coming Out via Facebook
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— A mother’s love; a son’s affirmation of support. That is what happened to Zach Gibson after he came out as bisexual…
Point Foundation Aids, Mentors and Empowers Local LGBTQ Students
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— PROVINCETOWN, Mass.—Point Foundation—the nation’s largest scholarship granting organization for LGBTQ students—was founded in 2002 and provides scholars with mentorship, leadership…
Why Celebrating LGBT Latin@ Pride is Important
• According to The annual Hate Violence Report released by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs in 2012 (NCAVP), 73 % of ALL Anti-LGBTQ homicide victims…
Olympic Sponsors to Condemn Anti-LGBT Law in Russia, HRC Says
Financial backers of Winter Games asked to take a stand against human rights abuses WASHINGTON – Today, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin sent a letter…
Options for States Accommodating IRS’s Same-Sex Ruling
Tax Foundation Warns Against Decoupling, Offers Viable Alternatives Washington, D.C, August 29, 2013—Today, the IRS announced that, beginning with the 2014 tax filing season, they…
Greater Boston Stonewall Democrats Endorse Carl Sciortino for Congress
Sciortino a leader in the fight for LGBT equality BOSTON, Mass.—The Bay State Stonewall Democrats have announced their endorsement of State Representative Carl Sciortino in…
HRC Launches “Youth Well-Being Project” with Time to THRIVE Conference
New project plans February conference promoting safety, inclusion, and well-being for LGBTQ youth WASHINGTON – With LGBTQ young people facing disproportionate levels of harassment at…
Pvt. Chelsea E. Manning Comes Out, Deserves Respectful Treatment by Media & Officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pvt. Chelsea E. Manning announced today that she is female and wishes to begin hormone treatment therapy. Human Rights Campaign Vice President and Chief Foundation…
NM Same-Sex Couples Hold Impromptu Mass Wedding in Santa Fe
Judge’s order is first to legally recognize marriage equality in New Mexico SANTA FE, New Mexico – Marriage equality may have finally come to New…
GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index Report: Companies’ Results [Updated]
Universal Pictures leads studios in 2012 LGBT-inclusive theatrical releases LOS ANGELES, Cal. — GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization,…
Lesbian with Life-Threatening Disease Plea to Marry Her Partner
SANTA FE, New Mexico — On August 21st, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, the national ACLU, and the National Center for…
Christianity and Science Are Allies, Not Weapons, on Transgender Equality
Religious leader’s harmful op-ed wrong on religion and science fronts WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to…
Gov. Christie Signs Bill Protecting New Jersey’s Youth
Law will ban harmful psychological abuse of children WASHINGTON – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed into law AB 3371, a bill that will…
WWE’s Darren Young: “Comes Out” Feels “Happy” at Last
WWE Superstar and professional wrestler Darren Young surprised the wrestling and sports world by coming out via a TMZ interview at Los Angeles International airport….
Judge: Lawsuit Against Anti-Gay Scott Lively Will Move Forward
Crimes Against Humanity Lawsuit Against Anti-Gay Evangelical Leader Will Move Forward SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In an order issued today by Springfield, Mass. Federal Court Judge, Michael Ponsor,…
DOD Announces Same-Sex Spouse Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Department of Defense announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees….
Governor Brown Signs Historic Transgender Student Bill into Law
New Law is First of its Kind in the Nation San Francisco, CA—Today, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the historic School Success and Opportunity Act…
LGBT Advocate Applauds Labor Department for Expanding Family & Medical Leave to Gay Couples
WASHINGTON, DC – The Wall Street Journal has confirmed that the U.S. Labor Department has issued guidance to inform employers, employees, and federal courts about…