Getting to know your anti-gay Congressmen

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HRCnews April 2011	UPDATE What has HRC done for me lately? US – HRC condemns Kobe Bryant's gay slur, receives apology hours later. More » US – HRC announces disappearance of anti-LGBT RNC website. More » RI – HRC goes door-to-door for marriage equality in Rhode Island. More » NV – HRC plays host to constituents and legislators for Equality Days. More » TX – HRC Board member testifies in State House for pro-equality bills. More » US – HRC supports challenge to DADT constitutionality in court. More » VA – HRC calls on Gov. McDonnell to put children first. More » ACT Take our quiz: How well do you know your anti-gay Congressmen? A far-right fringe will be out in force tomorrow during hearings about "Defending Marriage" and the Justice Department's decision to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Adding insult to injury, these hearings fall on Tax Day – a day on which legally married LGBT couples are reminded of their second-class status thanks to DOMA. The committee holding the hearings is home to some of the most extremist Congressmen in Washington. It's up to us to take them to task. Can you match the anti-gay statement or action with the committee member who made the remark? take the quiz » Tell Congress: Support ENDA Now! In most states, it's 100 percent legal to fire or refuse to hire someone based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) – the bill that would make workplace discrimination against LGBT people illegal – has just been re-introduced in Congress, and we need to build critical support for it starting right away. Tell your members of Congress to support ENDA now! take action » SUPPORT The right wing is relentless – we need your help! The radical right is re-energized – and stepping up their attacks on LGBT people and families. To go toe-to-toe with these extremists, we rely on the regular support of HRC Partners, our core monthly donors. All it takes is 67 cents a day – less than the cost of a candy bar or a bottle of water. Become a Partner with a monthly donation and help us hold the right wing accountable. Become a Partner » NEWS Top NOM official defects, taking NOM's 290k Facebook fans with him » Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) introduced in U.S. House » Colorado House committee votes down civil unions bill » New poll shows record support for marriage equality support in NY » House wastes precious time to criticize DADT repeal » Openly-gay judicial nominee moves closer to Senate confirmation » Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down anti-gay adoption ban » Video: Senators Schumer & Gillibrand say "I do" to marriage equality. Video: Top chefs Batali, Chang & Colicchio support marriage equality in the Empire State.   Sponsor Spotlight HRC is proud to welcome longtime local sponsor Nationwide Insurance as a Platinum National Partner. As an HRC member, you may be eligible for special savings on your insurance. To learn more, visit nationwide.com/hrc. Whether you are insuring your vehicle or your home – or even your pet through veterinary insurance – Nationwide is on your side. Full list of National Corporate Partners »
What has HRC done for me lately?   Take our quiz: How well do you know your anti-gay Congressmen?   The right wing is relentless – we need your help!   Top NOM official defects, taking NOM's 290k Facebook fans with him   Video: Senators Schumer & Gillibrand say "I do" to marriage equality
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