Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week, where we come together to celebrate, uplift, and honor our trans and non-binary community.
There is no LGBTQ+ without the “T” — PERIOD. Learn more and join us in the fight for equality: hrc.im/transawarenessweek
While Trump and Republicans continue to use SNAP as a bargaining chip, 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ high schoolers reported they went hungry in the last 30 days.
No one should have to worry about putting food on their table. Congress needs to hear how their inaction will hurt you. Share your story: hrc.im/SNAP
If you have a story to tell or know someone doing the work, email us at campaigns@hrc.org or tag them below so we can lift their story up.
Food insecurity impacts our community too.
1 in 7 LGBTQ+ adults about 2.1 million people rely on SNAP, and half of them are in households with kids under 18.
HRC is making sure LGBTQ+ people who rely on SNAP are included in the fight to keep these benefits flowing.
And the category is: Health care on wheels.
Give MOBILINA her 10s! She brings it to you every ball, why y’all gagging so?!
Check out this standout moment and more in our latest episode of Our American Dreams. The full series is now streaming on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/hrcmedia
WE AREN’T GOING ANYWHERE.
This week, the Trump administration threatened to pull federal funding for 40+ states and Washington, D.C. if they do not remove references to trans people from their sex education curriculum.
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
@hrc.org is hitting the road to share stories that expose the truth, affirm life, and demand justice. Stories like a worsening public health crisis in Ohio following last year's state ban on health care for trans youth.
This week, we kicked off our American Dreams Tour in Columbus.
Every child should be safe in their communities, free from gun violence. As a mom and a person of faith, I'm heartbroken for these families and I'm furious that this carnage continues in America. Our hearts are with the victims and we demand that lawmakers take commonsense action to end this horror.
Our President Kelley Robinson has released the following statement on the heartbreaking shooting at a school in Minneapolis. 🤍
@hrc.org
Apparently the chalk was to much for FDOT as this morning they repainted the crosswalk next to #Pulse for the third time!!
George M. Johnson shares a message that we all need to hear today. ♥️
This is your reminder to read banned books!
We know the extremist right wing won’t stop coming for our marriages, but HRC has always been prepared for this, and we aren't letting up.
✅ The Respect for Marriage Act protects federal marriage rights for same-sex and interracial couples.
✅ Marriage equality is supported by a bipartisan supermajority of the American public.
We know news headlines can be scary. Here are some facts around the anti-equality petition to the Supreme Court:
✅ The request before the Supreme Court is centered around damages and attorney fees. The Court hasn’t yet said if it’s taking the request up.
DUVAL COUNTY: Fight The Trump Takeover Rally
Saturday, August 16
10 – 11:30am EDT
On corner of US-1 & Edgewood Avenue Jenkins Quality Barbecue
5945 New Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum...
ICYMI: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes remain alarmingly high — at a time in which the Trump administration, the Republican-controlled Congress, and states across the country attack our community.
LGBTQ+ people deserve to chase the American Dream without the fear of violence.
As our own Matthew Rose lays out, with scientific breakthroughs like Yeztugo, we are inching closer to ending the HIV epidemic. However, the Trump and GOP cuts to funding and access to care would threaten the progress we have made. thehill.com/opinion/heal...
Lindsay Toczylowski perfectly describes the emotions we felt learning that Andry was released from a Salvadoran gulag: relief and outrage.
We will continue to tell the story of Andry and the over 250 Venezuelans released from CECOT as we continue to fight Trump’s immigration regime.
#HandsOff WE ARE FIGHTING BACK!!!!
HRC ORLANDO was out in full force today in downtown Orlando as protests took place all over the country!
WE THE PEOPLE are showing up to demand Donald Trump and Elon Musk stop their assault on our freedoms.
#HandsOff WE ARE FIGHTING BACK!!!!
HRC ORLANDO was out in full force today in downtown Orlando as protests took place all over the country!
WE THE PEOPLE are showing up to demand Donald Trump and Elon Musk stop their assault on our freedoms.
MLK DAY OF SERVICE with Representative Anna V. Eskamani 👏👏👏👏
Jason and his team at the hammered lamb, have generously supported us by hosting HRC events, including volunteer meetings, convention watch parties and election watch parties, which we so much enjoyed and appreciated. We will miss you! Best wishes on your future endeavors!
Fact: Gender-affirming care is delivered in age-appropriate, evidence-based ways, and decisions to provide care are made in consultation with doctors.
Learn more about gender-affirming care: hrc.im/gender-affir...
Taking time today to honor the queer organizers who paved the way for our community through sickness and despair.
Your resolve inspires me everyday. #WorldAidsDay
Prioritize your sexual health by empowering yourself and your loved ones to get tested for HIV this World AIDS Day.
Take charge. Build your sexual health toolbox. mybodymyhealth.org/body-health/...
Transgender Awareness Week begins today — a powerful reminder of the resilience, courage, and undeniable strength of our transgender community. hrc.im/transawarene... ✨🏳️⚧️
