lead story - HRC Mourns Dominique Jackson, Black Trans Woman Killed in Mississippi

Madeleine Roberts

HRC

Jackson, MS

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please press:  www.hrc.org

ezs note: Jackson city/ Hinds, Madison, Rankin counties - if you have any information regarding the murder of Dominique Jackson, please contact Jackson police at 601-960-1217. Thanks.

lead story - HRC Mourns Tyianna Alexander, Black Transgender Woman Killed in Chicago

Madeleine Roberts

HRC

Chicago, IL

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ezs note: Chicagoans -  it may be a coincidence, but two transgender women have been killed in less than a month.  Tyianna Alexander and Courtney "Eshay" Key were the victims.  If you have any information on the perpetrator(s), contact the Chicago police at 312-746-6000. Thanks.

lead story - HRC Mourns Kimberly Fial, White Transgender Woman Killed in California

Madeleine Roberts

HRC

San Jose, CA

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civil rights - HRC Mourns Tony McDade, Black Trans Man Killed in Florida

Elliott Kozuch
HRC

Tallahassee, FL

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ezs note:  If you have any information regarding the murder of Tony McDade, please call the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-606-5800.  Thanks. 

lead news - HRC Mourns Helle Jae O’Regan, Trans Woman Killed in San Antonio

Elliott Kozuch
HRC

San Antonio, TX

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civil rights - HRC Mourns Nina Pop, Black Trans Woman Killed in Missouri

Elliott Kozuch
HRC

Sikeston, MO

Harold E. Comstock (born in Sikeston)

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ezs note:  As before, this blog notes the murder of Nina Pop, except that this one has a photograph of her.  Please, take a second look.  If you recognize her and witnessed her murder, please call 573-471-8568. Thanks.     

civil rights - HRC & NEA Sponsor Jazz and Friends National Day of School and Community Readings

Elliott Kozuch
HRC

Mount Horeb, WI

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civil rights - HRC Announces Unprecedented Support for the Equality Act from 200+ Leading Businesses

Viet Tran
HRC

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civil rights - HRC Legal Director Sarah Warbelow to Testify at Congressional Hearing on the Bipartisan Equality Act

Stephen Peters
HRC

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civil rights - HRC Releases Annual Corporate Equality Index with 571 Top U.S. Companies Earning Perfect Scores

Elliott Kozuch
Human Rights Campaign

Washington DC

Human Rights Campaign headquarters

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civil rights - HRC & NEA Sponsor Jazz and Friends National Day of School and Community Readings

Elliott Kozuch
HRC

Jazz Jennings

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civil rights - HRC and LGBTQ Community: Here’s the Real State of the Union

Charlotte Clymer
HRC

House of Representatives

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lead story - HRC Mourns Tydi, a Black Transgender Woman Killed in Baltimore

Helen Parshall
HRC

Baltimore, MD

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ezs note:  If you live in or near the Baltimore area, and you saw anything regarding Tydi's murder, please call the Baltimore police department at 311.  Thanks.

Louisiana - HRC Mourns the Loss of Vontashia Bell, a Trans Woman Killed in Louisiana

Brian McBride
HRC

Shreveport, LA

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ezs note:  It's been about a month, but Vontashia Bell's murderer is still at large.  If you live in the greater Shreveport area, you can still be a hero.  Just call the police at 318-673-6955.  Thanks.

civil rights - New HRC Report Details Threat Brett Kavanaugh Poses to LGBTQ Americans

Press
Windy City Times

Brett Kavanaugh

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civil rights - Five Ways HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council Shows Up for LGBTQ Youth

Helen Parshall
HRC

US Capitol

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please press:  www.hrc.org

ezs note:  Even if you're only slightly uncertain as to your ability to vote, it might be wise to make sure.  Make a voting plan!

civil rights - HRC Opposes Kavanaugh, Trump’s Pick to Undermine LGBTQ Rights, Reproductive Rights and Health Care

Charlotte Clymer
HRC

Brett Kavanaugh

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civil rights - HRC Opposes Dangerous Changes to Proposed Regulation Protecting Delaware Students

Sarah McBride
HRC

early woodcut of Delaware (Nouv Suede) 

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ezs note:  Delawareans - remember, you have the to have the right to have your say. Just press DOEregulations.comment@doe.k12.de.us.

civil rights - HRC Statement on American Medical Association Endorsement of Two LGBTQ-Inclusive Policies

Nick Morrow
HRC

HRC building, Washington DC

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lead story - HRC Mourns Gigi Pierce, Transgender Woman Fatally Shot in Oregon

Helen Parshall
HRC

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