President Barack Obama Signs Hate Crimes Legislation Into Law - 10-28-2009
“This law honors our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short because of hate,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
Washington Passes Referendum Ensuring Domestic Partners Have Rights - 11-06-2009
"The people of Washington have rejected a mean-spirited attempt to rob some citizens of the protections that others receive," said HRC President Joe Solmonese
Marriage Movement in Washington, D.C. - 11-06-2009
The District of Columbia now recognizes marriages by same-sex couples legally performed in other jurisdictions. The D.C. Council is considering a marriage equality bill.
Washington State Voters Approve Domestic Partnership Law - 11-06-2009
The Human Rights Campaign has contributed significant resources to the efforts in Washington to protect domestic partnerships and approve Referendum 71.
