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Aug 31, 2010 at 04:46 PM |
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 The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBT equality – today applauded the change in the Omaha World Herald’s wedding announcement policy. OWH will now include same-sex wedding announcements in its “Celebrations” section if the weddings are legal unions.
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Jul 08, 2010 at 05:26 PM |
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The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today praised the decisions of Judge Joseph Tauro of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Gill v. Office of Personnel Management and Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Department of Health and Human Services, declaring the denial of federal rights and benefits to lawfully married Massachusetts couples under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to be unconstitutional. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Jul 08, 2010 at 03:01 PM |
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The landmark federal trial over Prop. 8 has generated interest from people across the nation, which is not surprising given the fundamental constitutional rights at stake, the millions of Americans affected by Prop. 8 and laws like it, and the unprecedented nature of the case. This case is the first federal trial of its kind, one that will establish the first evidentiary record on this issue for higher courts to rule on, and it involves prominent attorneys and civil rights leaders from across the political spectrum Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Jul 06, 2010 at 01:20 PM |
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Today could mark a significant milestone for civil rights in our country.
By the end of the day, a bill that allows both same-sex and heterosexual couples to receive the same protections under law as married couples (HB 444) will be
A. Signed into law by Governor Linda Lingle,
B. Vetoed by Governor Lingle, or
C. Allowed to become law automatically, without any action by the Governor. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Jul 06, 2010 at 10:52 AM |
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Cesar Millan, star of the hit National Geographic Channel program Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, and his charitable organization, the Millan Foundation, will help spread awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pets and its direct impact on canine overpopulation through a series of Spanish-language public service efforts. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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May 25, 2010 at 03:45 PM |
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Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese today heralded the decision by a federal magistrate judge in Portland, Maine, which requires the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) to disclose its donors to the state commission charged with overseeing elections in the state. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Apr 30, 2010 at 10:52 AM |
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Equality Hawaii, the state’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, and the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today applauded the Hawaii State House for passing HB 444 by a 31-20 vote. The bill provides that equal rights and responsibilities of married couples in Hawaii be afforded to thousands of non-married couples in the state – including same-sex couples. The bill now heads to Governor Linda Lingle for her consideration. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Apr 13, 2010 at 12:00 PM |
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 In response to the news that the grassroots effort aimed at repealing California's Proposition 8 was unable to qualify an initiative for the November 2010 ballot, Courage Campaign Founder and Chair Rick Jacobs issued the following statement:
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