Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans under attack.
The Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans in response to an "unprecedented and dangerous" spike in discriminatory legislation sweeping state houses this year. The organization released a guidebook summarizing laws it deems discriminatory in each state, along with "know your rights" information and resources to help people relocate to states with stronger LGBTQ+ protections. The emergency declaration is the first in the 40-year history of the HRC, which encompasses a foundation focusing on research, advocacy and education, national and state lobbying campaigns and a political action committee that supports and opposes candidates for office.