As we look forward to President Obama’s signing a strong hate crimes bill into law today, I wanted to share a video tribute produced for HRC’s National Dinner this year honoring the tireless work of Dennis and Judy Shepard with the Edward M. Kennedy National Leadership Award. The Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes [...]
An editorial in today’s Washington Post celebrates President Obama’s signature today of “the nation’s first significant pro-gay rights legislation” (although I’d note it’s even more profound as our first major pro-LGBT legislation). They do point out however that much work remains to be done. This milestone represents our inevitable progress toward equality and now it is [...]
According to the Associatesociated Press (”Thousands register in NV as domestic partners“), domestic partnerships are proving popular in Nevada. 1,002 couples have registered so far according to the Secretary of State Ross Miller (including the 700 or so who pre-registered). Miller says there’s been a “steady stream” of registrations since the law went into effect on [...]
President Barack Obama spoke to LGBT and civil rights advocates at a reception at the White House this evening marking his signature of the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Behind the President were the families of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. as he delivered these remarks: Full text of the [...]
With the President’s signature moments ago, the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act is now the law of the land. Congratulations to every single person who poured their heart and soul into achieving this incredible victory. Now we will use this momentum to pass further protections for our community including an inclusive [...]
We’ve reported about critical issues on the ballots in Maine, Washington State and Michigan and as we enter the home stretch, there’s a lot all of us can do to help (no matter where we live). Today bloggers around the country are sharing this information and I encourage you to spread the word on your own [...]
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