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We call on Target, Business Community to Speak Out Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), GLAAD, GLSEN, Family Equality, National LGBTQ Task Force, National Center for Lesbian Rights and National Black Justice Coalition, LGBT Fresno / LGBT Community Network in partnership with more than 200 organizations, renewed their call for Target and the business community to reject and speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism going …

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California attempts to enshrine right to same-sex marriage

In a move to ensure marriage equality in California, Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to rescind Proposition 8, a voter-approved initiative that banned same-sex marriages in the state 15 years ago. The constitutional amendment still remains on the books, and activists are concerned that the US Supreme Court might revisit the case that legalized …

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Biden signs into law same-sex marriage bill

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 …

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Senator Harris Statement on Trump Forcing Transgender Individuals out of the Military

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 …

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Trump continues Obama order protecting LGBTQ federal workers

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 …

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Trump presidency’s effect on LGBT community

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 …

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The White House’s LGBT rights page has disappeared

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.