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HRC ... Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign ... the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization
Burgess COMMENTARY
Peter Burgess
The Courts HRC Story
The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.Share this
About Us HRC advocates for LGBTQ equality and educates the public about LGBTQ issues.
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About Us
As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide — all committed to making HRC's vision a reality.
HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
Our History
The Human Rights Campaign Fund was founded by Steve Endean in 1980 as one of the first gay and lesbian political action committee in the United States. The Fund’s mission was to provide financial support on behalf of the gay and lesbian community to political candidates who supported gay civil rights legislation. Vic Basile served as the Fund’s first executive director.
The Fund quickly rose to prominence – after its first election cycle in 1982, the Fund was the 17th largest independent political action committee in the United States.
In 1995, under Executive Director Elizabeth Birch, the organization dropped “Fund” from its name and expanded its reach far beyond political lobbying work. Programs such as the Workplace Project and the Family Project became part of the newly created educational arm, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. All of HRC’s research, communications, marketing and public relations functions were greatly expanded. It was a key transformation that paved the way for the powerful organization that it is today.
Mission Statement
The Human Rights Campaign and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation together serve as America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality.
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Mission Statement
The Human Rights Campaign and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation together serve as America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality. By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
HRC Foundation HRCF improves the lives of LGBTQ people by working to increase understanding and encourage the adoption of LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices. Read more
Our Logo The logo — unveiled in fall 1995 — helped usher in a new era for the organization, which had previously been known as the Human Rights Campaign Fund. Read more
Our Building HRC's headquarters in the nation's capital is evidence that the organization is here to stay. Read more
Our Victories Since its founding in 1980, HRC has led the way in promoting fairness for LGBTQ Americans. Read more
Annual Reports View HRC and the HRC Foundation's annual reports and filings. Read more
Leadership HRC staff, boards and advisers work tirelessly to ensure progress toward LGBTQ equality. Read more
Equality Center The Equality Center is a unique venue that is perfectly suited for a wide variety of events. Read more
Careers Why not bring your talents and skills to HRC? We offer a wide-range of job opportunities. Read more
Fellowships View more information about the McCleary Law Fellows Program for students looking to pursue a shared interest in civil rights, policy and/or nonprofit lawyering. Read more
Internships Find your role in more than 25 program areas, ranging from political to development, communications to education. Read more
Celebrity Supporters Our celebrity supporters have used their place in the public eye to advance LGBTQ equality. Read more
Corporate Partners Our corporate partners support equality. Show your loyalty - support them. Read more
Contact Us We value the thoughts and concerns of all of our members and supporters. Read more
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