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On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed into law a landmark new federal protection for same-sex and interracial couples. This historic legislation, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, provides new federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples. “Marriage is a simple proposition. Who do you love? And will you be loyal to that person you […]
LGBT Fresno decries the transphobic ad by Elizabeth Heng’s campaign against Jim Costa. The ad depicts Costa in offensive, emasculating, using gender stereotypes. We call on their campaign to pull this ad. Let their campaign know your thoughts: Elizabeth Heng From Zoyer Zyndel, President of Trans-e-Motion: I think it’s offensive because it is equating his
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris released the following statement on the President’s decision to remove all transgender individuals from serving in the military: “The President’s decision to force transgender individuals out of the military is discriminatory, wrong, and un-American. We should not punish or turn away courageous people who are willing
Human Rights Campaign put together a scorecard of Equality Progress over the last eight years. HRC said the next four years could be a “challenge,” but they praised Pres. Obamas progress on civil rights. Their scorecard included these highlights: 1 President Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention
Is the current state of affairs a concern to you? Do you feel like civil rights we now have and have worked so long and hard for are now in jeopardy? Have you wondered what you can do to make a difference? Have you tried reaching out to your local and national representatives but still
An executive order protecting federal employees from anti-LGBTQ discrimination that was first signed in 2014 by President Barack Obama will continue under President Donald Trump, the White House said Tuesday. “President Donald J. Trump is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community,” the White House said in a statement. “The
The Human Rights Campaign has fielded multiple questions from its constituency regarding potential Trump presidency actions which will affect the LGBT community. National Legal Affairs Director Sarah Warbelow and other HRC staff members compiled this Q/A list based on the questions directed to HRC:Will marriage equality be overturned?It’s not impossible, but it’s not likely. It’s
And so the transition of power begins… First up is the WhiteHouse.gov site where several pages are now changing or altogether disappearing — including a page on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. It’s just been over an hour since Trump took office and whitehouse.gov/lgbt has now been replaced by a Trump “transitionsplash” page.
America chooses a president, U.S. Senators, and everyone takes a break from nasty TV ads Nov. 8.The LGBTQ community has a lot at stake in next week’s election. PRESIDENTThe platforms of Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump are slugging it out for 270 Electoral College votes. Their platforms on our community’s top issues reveal
“You have bronchitis.” This is what my doctor told me a few weeks ago. I responded, jokingly, by telling him to “blame the Clintons.” Why? I had just spent the past few weeks working at the Hillary campaign office in Indianapolis – to bring the message to Hoosiers that Hillary is the best choice for
