Senator Boxer Introduces Legislation To Extend Equal COBRA Benefits To LGBT Families
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised Senator Barbara Boxer[…]
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Former Army Linguist Calls Marine Corps Commandant's Views “Outdated and Biased”
On March 25th, Marine Corps Commandant James Conway told Military.com that he "would not ask our Marines to live with[…]
Read moreNew "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Regulations Called "Positive Step" Toward Repeal This Year
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, called the Department[…]
Read moreMarriage Equality In Washington, D.C.
A new law permitting same-sex couples to wed in the District of Columbia took effect on March 3, 2010, with[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Foundation Honors 305 Major U.S. Employers As 2010 "Best Places To Work For LGBT Equality"
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, honored 305 employers[…]
Read moreNAACP Applauds U.S. House Of Representatives For Making History And Passing Health Care Reform
The NAACP applauded the US House of Representatives after a 219-212 vote to pass much-needed reform to the current health[…]
Read moreNAACP Applauds US Secretary Duncan's Speech Affirming Renewed Commitment To Quality Education And Civil Rights Protections
The NAACP applauded Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's announcement on March 8th of a renewed effort to vigorously enforce federal[…]
Read moreMortgage Modification A Step In The Right Direction
While applauding the Obama Administrations efforts to alleviate the nation's foreclosure crisis, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.[…]
Read moreI Am Empowered – Are You?
By: Marc H. Morial President and CEONational Urban League "I pledge to responsibly commit my time and talent to ensure[…]
Read moreJobs Bill – Good Politics, Bad Policy
By: Marc H. Morial President and CEONational Urban League There's an old saying: "Don't bring a slingshot to a gunfight."[…]
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