Feb 4, 2012
Across the Nation
U.S. Clarifies FMLA Definition of ‘Son and Daughter’
The U.S. Department of Labor today clarified the definition of “son and daughter” under the Family and Medical Leave Act to ensure that an employee who assumes the role of caring for a child receives parental rights to family leave regardless of the legal or biological relationship.
The U.S. Department of Labor today clarified the definition of “son and daughter” under the Family and Medical Leave Act to ensure that an employee who assumes the role of caring for a child receives parental rights to family leave regardless of the legal or biological relationship.
Dodd Applauds Expansion to Gay and Lesbian Workers
U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) supports providing the full benefits of the FMLA law to gay and lesbian couples.
U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) supports providing the full benefits of the FMLA law to gay and lesbian couples.
HRC Calls for Rejection of Texas Republican Party Platform
The Human Rights Campaign condemned the Texas State Republican Party for including anti-LGBT language in its 2010 State Party Platform.
The Human Rights Campaign condemned the Texas State Republican Party for including anti-LGBT language in its 2010 State Party Platform.
Supreme Court Rebukes Efforts to Conceal Petition Signatures
The Human Rights Campaign praised the U.S. Supreme Court for ruling against anti-equality groups who sought to overturn Washington’s law providing for disclosure of signatories to an initiative or referendum petition.
The Human Rights Campaign praised the U.S. Supreme Court for ruling against anti-equality groups who sought to overturn Washington’s law providing for disclosure of signatories to an initiative or referendum petition.
Perry, Prop. 8 Closings Set for June
The American Foundation for Equal Rights brought together attorneys to lead a challenge to Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that stripped gay men and lesbians of their right to marry.
The American Foundation for Equal Rights brought together attorneys to lead a challenge to Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that stripped gay men and lesbians of their right to marry.
Senators Introduce Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
A coalition of United States Senators have introduced legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and enhance our country’s military effectiveness.
A coalition of United States Senators have introduced legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and enhance our country’s military effectiveness.
Florida Proposes Eliminating Tax Credits for Films with Gay Characters
The government here is considering a bill that would tweak tax credits provided to productions that film in the state, including eliminating credits for productions that include gay characters.
The government here is considering a bill that would tweak tax credits provided to productions that film in the state, including eliminating credits for productions that include gay characters.
“Pennies in Protest” Raises Thousands to Counter Westboro Baptist Church
A group that formed to counteract in a positive way a visit from Westboro Baptist Church raised thousands for four area organizations that were targeted by the protesters.
A group that formed to counteract in a positive way a visit from Westboro Baptist Church raised thousands for four area organizations that were targeted by the protesters.
Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) announced he will introduce a bill in the Senate to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law that bars openly gay and lesbian Americans from serving in the military.
After 22 Years, HIV Travel and Immigration Ban Lifted
The Human Rights Campaign hailed the announcement that a ban on HIV positive visitors and immigrants entering the country, first established in 1987, has been lifted.
The Human Rights Campaign hailed the announcement that a ban on HIV positive visitors and immigrants entering the country, first established in 1987, has been lifted.
As President Barack Obama focuses his attention on a multitude of critical issues facing the nation today, GLBT adults in the country say they are more optimistic for the future than their heterosexual counterparts.
Iowa Becomes First Midwestern State to Allow Gay Marriage
The Human Rights Campaign applauded the Iowa state Supreme Court's decision ruling the equal protection provision of Iowa Constitution guarantees gay and lesbian couples the same right to marry as heterosexual couples.
The Human Rights Campaign applauded the Iowa state Supreme Court's decision ruling the equal protection provision of Iowa Constitution guarantees gay and lesbian couples the same right to marry as heterosexual couples.
HRC Applauds Vermont Vote Recognizing Gay Marriage
The Human Rights Campaign applauded the Vermont legislature for voting today to recognize marriage for lesbian and gay couples.
The Human Rights Campaign applauded the Vermont legislature for voting today to recognize marriage for lesbian and gay couples.
Obama Administration Reaches Out to Youth for New Internship Program
The Obama Administration has reached out to young people nationwide, including LGBT youth, to apply for a White House internship.
The Obama Administration has reached out to young people nationwide, including LGBT youth, to apply for a White House internship.
President Obama Selects HIV/AIDS Health Policy Expert
President Barack Obama announced the appointment of one of the nation's leading public health policy experts as the Director of Office of National AIDS Policy.
President Barack Obama announced the appointment of one of the nation's leading public health policy experts as the Director of Office of National AIDS Policy.
HRC Offers ‘Buying for Equality’ Shopping Resource
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released its 2009 “Buying for Equality” guide, aimed at helping consumers identify hundreds of businesses and brands that support equality and fairness in the workplace for the LGBT community.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released its 2009 “Buying for Equality” guide, aimed at helping consumers identify hundreds of businesses and brands that support equality and fairness in the workplace for the LGBT community.
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