Chad Griffin is stepping down as president of the Human Rights Campaign after seven years leading the largest LGBTQ advocacy group in the United States. An executive search process to find his … [Read more...] about Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin Stepping Down
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Human Rights Campaign Executive Resigns Over Use of the N-Word
Mary Beth Maxwell, Senior Vice President for Programs, Research and Training in HRC's educational arm, the HRC Foundation, has resigned following her use of the N-word in front of … [Read more...] about Human Rights Campaign Executive Resigns Over Use of the N-Word
Human Rights Campaign Launches Massive $26 Million Sustained National Effort Targeting 2018 Midterms
The Human Rights Campaign has launched "its largest, most sustained investment in politics" in an effort to become a progressive force and win seats back in the 2018 midterms, according to the … [Read more...] about Human Rights Campaign Launches Massive $26 Million Sustained National Effort Targeting 2018 Midterms
HRC President on Election of Donald Trump: ‘We Don’t Slow Down. We Double Down’
Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released a statement last night following the election of Donald Trump and Mike Pence to the White House: “Throughout our nation’s history, we’ve faced … [Read more...] about HRC President on Election of Donald Trump: ‘We Don’t Slow Down. We Double Down’
HRC Revokes Endorsement of Illinois Senator Mark Kirk, Endorses Tammy Duckworth
The Human Rights Campaign announced today it has voted to revoke its long-criticized endorsement of Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and endorse his opponent, Democrat Tammy Duckworth, following Kirk's racist … [Read more...] about HRC Revokes Endorsement of Illinois Senator Mark Kirk, Endorses Tammy Duckworth
LGBT Advocates Steam Over One-Sided ‘Washington Post’ Article on Hillary Clinton’s Gay Rights Record
A new Washington Post article on Hillary Clinton's gay rights record has LGBT advocates steaming and arrives at a time when her opponent Donald Trump is attempting to reach out to minority voters of … [Read more...] about LGBT Advocates Steam Over One-Sided ‘Washington Post’ Article on Hillary Clinton’s Gay Rights Record
HRC President Chad Griffin Shreds Trump Claims That He’s Pro-LGBT in DNC Speech: WATCH
Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin used his appearance at the Democratic National Convention to go to town on Donald Trump's claims that he's pro-LGBT. Here are Griffin's remarks in … [Read more...] about HRC President Chad Griffin Shreds Trump Claims That He’s Pro-LGBT in DNC Speech: WATCH
WATCH LIVE: Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
We have made it to the finish line. Today is the final day of the Democratic National Convention and all eyes are on Hillary Clinton as she accepts her party's nomination for president. Among … [Read more...] about WATCH LIVE: Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
Donald Trump Claims He is Friend to LGBT Community in Speech Politicizing Orlando Massacre: WATCH
In a speech in Manchester, New Hampshire today, Donald Trump used the massacre of dozens of LGBT people at Orlando's Pulse nightclub to promote his bigoted immigration policies and attack Hillary … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Claims He is Friend to LGBT Community in Speech Politicizing Orlando Massacre: WATCH
Prop. 8 Lawyer Ted Olson Joins Legal Fight Against North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’
Prop. 8 lawyer Ted Olson has joined the Human Rights Campaign in their legal effort to support the Department of Justice's lawsuit against North Carolina's discriminatory bathroom bill, HB 2. HRC … [Read more...] about Prop. 8 Lawyer Ted Olson Joins Legal Fight Against North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’