A Global Crisis: Epidemic of Violence Against Transgender People

Saurav Jung Thapa
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

HRC Members Meet with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to #turnOUT the Vote

Press
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

ezs note:  Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is one of those brave Republicans who is standing by her transgender son unabashedly in the halls of Congress.  Naturally, you have to look at her whole record, warts and all (who doesn't have them?)  but as far as her transgender record goes, she would put some Democrats to shame.

USAID Announces New Policy Prohibiting Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in All Contracts

Staff
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

New Report Finds Voter ID Laws Disenfranchise Transgender Community

Hayley Miller
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

ezs note:  This is all the more reason to register early.  If at all possible, go to the place where voters are registered, and explain your situation to them.  This is doubly important if you have moved, changed your gender, or even changed your looks.  If the election official looks crabby or complacent, ask for a written statement with their signature on it

Meet Keith, a Dad for Transgender Equality

Hayley Miller
HRC

Winterville, North Carolina

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

RNC Day One: Transphobic Rhetoric in Prime Time

Brandon Lorenz
HRC

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press please:  http://www.hrc.org

Emmy Nominations for LGBTQ Shows, Many Transgender-Centric Standouts

Hayley Miller
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

Mother’s Day 2016: Honoring Mothers Who Stand Up for Transgender Equality

Hayley Miller
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

Authorities and Family Seek Answers in Hit-and-Run on Transgender Teen

Beth Sherouse
HRC

Monterey Park, California

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

ezs note:  If you have any information regarding this assault, please call the Monterey Park (California) police at 626-573-1311. Thanks.

2016 Will be a Difficult Year for Trans Rights

Staff
Pridesource

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please press:  http://www.pridesource.com

HRC Boots on the Ground in Texas

Ryan Wilson
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org

'Striking' increase in Americans who know trans people

Press
Windy City Times

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Dr. Jill Biden to Keynote 28th Annual HRC Atlanta Gala Dinner

Staff
HRC

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please press:  http://www.hrc.org 

Michael Sam, NFL’s First Openly-Gay Player, to be Honored at HRC’s Conference

Staff
Human Rights Campaign

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HRC CONGRATULATES PRO-EQUALITY GOVERNOR SHUMLIN ON ELECTION VICTORY

Stephen Peters
vtdigger.org

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Dept. of Labor Announces Final Rule Banning LGBT Discrimination in Federal Contracting and Employment

please press: http://www.hrc.org

HRC Endorses PrEP & Calls for Bold Action to Expand Access to Anti-HIV Drug

http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/hrc-endorses-prep-calls-for-bold-action-to-expand-access

ezs note:  Become one of the happy, healthy, RESPONSIBLE adults!  If you are one of the sexually active adults - or even just thinking about it - take your Truvada DAILY.

HRC Joins National LGBT Organizations in Letter of Support for Family of Michael Brown

Charlie Joughin
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/lgbt-organizations-stand-with-family-of-michael-brown

HRC Staff and Supporters Participate in Transgender Lobby Day

Jacob Tobia
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/hrc-staff-and-supporters-participate-in-transgender-lobby-day

ezs note:  If you live in or near any of the 50 state capitals, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Marianas Islands, or Guam, don't be shy - lobby!  The only thing "professional" lobbyists get is the almighy dollar.  You can do it too!

HRC Statement on White House Uganda Announcement

http://www.hrc.org

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ezs note:  Be sure you contact your Congressperson and let him/her that you would like to see Uganda's "anti-homosexuality" law REPEALED.  For more info, contact www.house.gov.  YOU can make a difference.