All posts tagged "human rights campaign"
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North Carolina House overrides veto of gay marriage “opt out” bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives on Thursday overrode a veto by Gov. Pat McCrory (R) of a bill that allows state officials to recuse themselves...
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AMA: No medical reason for transgender military ban
Supporters of allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military received a boost for their cause Monday, when the American Medical Association approved...
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Human Rights Campaign is a “White Men’s Club” according to new report
Human Rights Campaign is a "White Men's Club" according to new report
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Transgender groups and allies blast Huckabee for “creepy” comments
The National Center for Transgender Equality and other pro-transgender groups hit back at former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee after comments the Republican presidential aspirant had...
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Illinois General Assembly passes conversion therapy ban
The Illinois State Senate on Friday voted to approve a measure banning licensed therapists from practicing sexual orientation change efforts, or conversion therapy, on minors....
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Ireland says “Yes” to same-sex marriage in historic popular vote
Ireland accepts same-sex marriage in historic popular vote
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Voters in Eureka Springs, Arkansas uphold nondiscrimination ordinance
Voters in the tourist town of Eureka Springs, Ark., went to the polls on Tuesday to uphold an ordinance preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation...
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Murray, Israel introduce Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation on Wednesday to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity...
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D.C. coalition stands strong against budget riders
A press conference of liberal-leaning advocacy groups was convened on Thursday by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). The coalition is opposing attempts by Congress to...
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Opposing sides in gay conversion therapy battle react to N.J. decision
Advocates of banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors celebrated, while supporters of the therapy lamented the survival of a New Jersey ban, following a decision...
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Noel Gordon: The Next Generation Awards 2015
The Next Generation Awards 2015
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White House backs conversion therapy bans
The Obama administration on Wednesday came out in support of ending the practice of so-called “conversion” or “reparative” therapy on minors in an effort to...
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Appropriate Behavior (Review)
Desiree Akhavan's film is a sexy, funny exploration of the end of a relationship
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Shonda Rhimes: “Normalization” is the new “Diversity”
— Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, accepting the Human Rights Campaign’s Ally for Equality award. “It’s diversity…as if there is something unusual about...
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Outrage over Urban Outfitters
LGBT and Jewish groups blast clothing store for selling tapestry bearing Holocaust symbol
