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HRC’s 2024 Survey of Pro-Equality Cities & Towns: More Cities Than Ever Receive Highest Possible Score, Many More Limited By Anti-Trans State Laws

Thirteenth Edition of HRC’s Municipal Equality Index, Nation’s Most Comprehensive Survey of Cities’ LGBTQ+ Policies, Shows Record Breaking 130 Cities – More Than 25% of All Surveyed – Earned Highest Possible Score As State-Level Challenges Mount WASHINGTON – Today, the …(more)

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New Post Election Poll: Equality Voters Overwhelming Backed Harris-Walz ticket; Anti-Trans Attack Ads Proved Ineffective with Broad Swath of Voters

81% of Equality Voters and 84% of LGBTQ+ Voters Backed Harris for President Just 4% of voters named policies attacking trans people as an important issue in deciding who to support for president   WASHINGTON, D.C. – New polling released …(more)

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Don’t Miss Out: Exciting September Pride Events from Pride Guide Hawaii!

Aloha! Join us in fostering a world where everyone is equally embraced & respected. Love is love, and by partnering with Pride Guide®, you can help make a difference and create a more vibrant, diverse, and equitable society for all. …(more)

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Human Rights Campaign President to Speak at 2024 Democratic National Convention

Remarks Will Center LGBTQ+ Stories From Arizona, California, and Texas WASHINGTON, DC – On a night dubbed Fighting For Our Freedoms, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson will address millions of Americans from the Democratic National Convention stage. At 5:45p …(more)

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Hate on the Ticket: Trump Chooses Anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA Acolyte JD Vance for VP Slot

America Faced With Two Starkly Different Visions for the Future WASHINGTON — Today, Donald Trump selected US Senator JD Vance as his running mate, making clear that a second Trump Administration would build on its legacy of being the most …(more)

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National LGBTQ Activists Naegle and Carter and Prominent NM Leaders To Be Featured at July 2-6 Black and White Men Together Convention

“On the Shoulders of Our Ancestors, Forging Our Legacy for the Future” ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Walter Naegle of New York City, surviving partner of late Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin and consultant on the film RUSTIN, and Mandy Carter of …(more)

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National LGBTQ Activists Naegle and Carter and Prominent NM Leaders To Be Featured at July 2-6 Black and White Men Together Convention

“On the Shoulders of Our Ancestors, Forging Our Legacy for the Future” ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Walter Naegle of New York City, surviving partner of late Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin and consultant on the film RUSTIN, and Mandy Carter of …(more)

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FBI’s Annual Crime Report — Amid State of Emergency, Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Hit Staggering Record Highs

Attacks Based on Gender Identity Up 32.9% from Prior Year, Those Based on Sexual Orientation Up 13.8%; Race & Ethnicity-Based Hate Crimes Remain Largest Category WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender …(more)

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Fundraiser for Betty’s Beach Cafe Staff

Aloha…I’m Paul Jesus one of the managers at Betty’s Beach Cafe. As some of you may know…Betty’s did not survive! Lahaina Town has lost homes and businesses due to Hurricane Dora. This fundraiser is to help my staff that lost …(more)

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The LGBTQ+ Travel is Surging

The LGBTQ+ community has been “exploding” back onto the travel scene in the past year as the COVID-19pandemic wanes, according to David Paisley, senior research director with LGBTQ-focused Community Marketing& Insights (CMI). CMI recently completed its 17th Annual LGBTQ Community …(more)

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