Trans women are women.
Trans men are men.
Non-binary people are non-binary.
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Sandy Hook.
Virginia Tech.
Aurora.
San Bernardino
Pulse.
Las Vegas.
Countless others.
Congress must act to finally end gun violence.
BREAKING: President Biden has ended the ban on transgender military service set in place under the Trump administration.
A grateful nation salutes all who have served and hoped for this moment.
BREAKING: The Senate has confirmed as Transportation Secretary, making him the first-ever openly LGBTQ person to be confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet-level position.
Another barrier broken for our community.
BREAKING: The House of Representatives has passed the historic #EqualityAct.
It’s the first time a chamber of Congress has approved a comprehensive LGBTQ civil rights bill that would finally provide clear, nationwide protections for LGBTQ people throughout daily life.
‘You have passed a polygraph...Judge Kavanaugh has not.
You have called for outside witnesses to testify...Judge Kavnauagh has not.
You have called for an FBI investigation into the facts. Judge Kavnauagh has not.’
Senator to Dr. Blasey Ford. #BelieveSurvivors
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need all trans people to know that they are loved.
Visibility matters. This is a historic moment, but we're just getting started.
"I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer."
Sending you all the love in the world, Elliot. 💙💖⚪
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Thank you Ellen (@TheEllenShow) for inspiring us to live openly for the past 20 years. You are a hero to #LGBTQ people everywhere.
BREAKING NEWS: In a landmark decision, #SCOTUS affirms that sexual orientation and gender identity are protected characteristics under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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Trans women are women.
Trans women are women.
Trans women are women.
Trans women are women.
Trans women are women.
Trans women are women.
Trans women are women.
#EqualityAct
., one of the first openly LGBTQ Black members of Congress, supports the #EqualityAct on the House floor:
"To grow up poor, Black and gay is to not see yourself anywhere. It is also to feel completely unseen as so many people around invalidate your very existence."
This is deeply troubling. Plainclothes NYPD officers yanked a protester off the street — identified by her friends as an 18-year old homeless trans person. Where is she? #WhereIsNikki
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NYC is taking after Portland - a trans femme protestor was pulled into an unmarked van at the Abolition Park protest - this was at 2nd Ave and 25th Street
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On #NationalComingOutDay, we celebrate Ellen DeGeneres (@theEllenShow), a true trailblazer who came out publicly on TV 20 years ago.
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No matter how you identify, you are affirmed and valid. #TransDayOfVisibility
The New York Times published an article titled “In Defense of J.K. Rowling” today.
Here's what exactly they're "defending" 👇
BREAKING: Danica Roem () makes history as #Virginia’s first out #transgender public official! #VaPol hrc.org/blog/danica-ro
Columbine.
Virginia Tech.
Aurora.
Sandy Hook.
Charleston.
San Bernardino.
Pulse.
Las Vegas.
Sutherland Springs.
Parkland.
Countless others.
We need #GunReformNow.
As the #TransMilitaryBan goes into effect today, every transgender patriot should know that a grateful nation supports you.
Congrats to Adam Rippon (), the first openly gay American athlete to medal at the Winter Olympics! 🇺🇸 🥉 🏳️🌈
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President Biden just issued an executive order protecting Americans against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity — a turning point in our fight for equality under the law.
BREAKING NEWS: Costa Rica has made marriage equality the law of the land. 🏳️🌈🇨🇷 Thank you, Costa Rica, for reaffirming that #LoveIsLove! hrc.org/blog/hrc-celeb
In sweeping ruling, #marriageequality to begin nationwide: hrc.org/scotus hrc.org/lovewins #LoveWins
This #HolocaustMemorialDay, honors the more than six million Jews & victims, including #LGBTQ people, whose lives were viciously taken.
#WeRemember and celebrate survivor Elie Wiesel, whose legacy of fighting to end bigotry and hate around the world endures.
Happy International Pronouns Day!
She/Her/Hers.
He/Him/His.
They/Them/Theirs.
Calling people by the correct pronouns matters. #PronounsDay
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BREAKING: On the first day of #Pride, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill banning trans kids in the state from playing sports.
We will be filing a lawsuit to block this arbitrary, discriminatory ban. #LetKidsPlay
"To all the young kids out there: You are smarter than you think. You hold more strength than you may ever know. You are powerful." - Visibility Award Recipient Olympian Adam Rippon () at the #HRCLADinner
Pete Buttigieg says that coming out as gay & “acknowledging who I was” could’ve been the most career-ending professional setback.
Thank you, for your bravery, and for showing LGBTQ youth across the country what is possible when you live authentically. #DemDebate
BREAKING: The Biden administration will enforce federal policy to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in health care based on gender identity & sexual orientation.
We successfully sued the Trump admin for stripping health care protections away from LGBTQ people.
She made the runway her stage while affirming #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackTransLivesMatter.
Thank you for your art and advocacy, .
BREAKING: The #EqualityAct has passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. We are one step closer to ensuring that every person in America is treated equally under the law.
Since the start of 2021, legislators in more than 30 states have introduced bills that would ban transgender kids from playing sports.
Few of them have bothered to get to know the kids who would be impacted.
Meet Rebekah. #LetKidsPlay
Now is the time for every single person to stand up for transgender kids under attack by the Trump Administration. #ProtectTransKids
“There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a queer person of color.”
Openly gay Asian American producer, actor and member delivered a powerful speech upon receiving the HRC Visibility Award at the 2019 HRC San Francisco Bay Area Gala.
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#Election2020 #ElectionDay
We see JK Rowling is at it again.
🗣️Helpful reminder:
If your feminism isn’t trans-inclusive, then it’s not feminism.
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Powerful words from Mayor on the diversity of the LGBTQ community and the need for marginalized communities to join together at the #HRCGala.
RT to wish Ellen DeGeneres (@theellenshow) a happy birthday! 🎂
History made: Dr. Rachel Levine was just confirmed as the next Assistant Secretary for Health, becoming the first-ever openly transgender federal official confirmed by the Senate.
Trans people are leaders, innovators and change-makers — and we deserve a seat at every table.
Happy International Pronouns Day!
She/Her/Hers.
He/Him/His.
They/Them/Theirs.
Every pronoun.
No pronouns at all.
Calling people by who they say they are matters. #PronounsDay
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Transphobic legislators have no place in our states.
A Missouri lawmaker attacks a 14-year-old with an incredibly inappropriate and invasive line of questioning about their body.
., one of the hosts of and a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, shared the story of his friend Aaron Feis, one of the 17 lives taken in Parkland ahead of the #MarchForOurLives today.
In Alabama, we just saw the worst day of attacks against transgender kids, with bills that would:
- Make gender-affirming care a felony
- Restrict school restroom access
- Force school staff to out LGBTQ+ kids
- Ban discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools
So we’re suing.
These moments don’t just change opinions — they save lives. We couldn’t be more proud of the queens of helping create a brighter, better future for generations to come.
., you’ve made Tennessee and us PROUD. 🏳️🌈
No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. That’s why the Senate has to pass the #EqualityAct now. HRC.org/EqualityAct
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Congratulations, @EllenPage for taking the steps to live openly and come out as lesbian. #comingout #timetoTHRIVE hrc.org/blog/entry/hrc
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Then there has been an anti-trans bill introduced in your state in 2021.
On this #TransDayOfVisibility, let's uplift each other — but also commit to action. Call your legislators.
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The attempt to amend the COVID relief bill to ban trans kids from sports has failed, 49-50.
To everyone who spoke out over the last 24 hours: We fight on thanks to you. #LetKidsPlay
"Ellen counters what too often divides us with things that bind us together. One joke, one dance at a time." - #MedalofFreedom
#ThursdayThoughts: Ellen DeGeneres came to symbolize what it means to live life authentically.
@TheEllenShow’s courageous move to come out 20+ years ago on national TV helped change hearts and minds, and inspired countless other LGBTQ people to live their truth. #ComingOutDay
., you are not alone. For many Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, coming out is a lifelong process. Welcome to the family!
For those who need it, find support, seek out solidarity & be uniquely you with ’s API Coming Out Guide. hrc.org/resources/comi
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This #TransDayOfVisibility, as we celebrate the people who are visible and proud, we also remember those who have been targeted and killed because of who they are. #TDOV hrc.org/resources/viol
Harry Potter himself affirms, “Transgender women are women.” 1 million points to Gryffindor!
Thank you, Daniel Radcliffe and . 💙💓⚪️ thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/08/dan
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Columbine.
Virginia Tech.
Aurora.
Sandy Hook.
Charleston.
San Bernardino.
Pulse.
Las Vegas.
Parkland.
El Paso.
Dayton.
Countless more.
#EnoughIsEnough. We need commonsense gun violence prevention legislation now. #DaytonStrong #ElPasoStrong
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
We #WontBeErased.
"She helped change hearts and minds. Including mine" - remembers the life of civil rights hero Edie Windsor.
Thank you Don Cheadle for using your visibility to stand up for trans youth and being an ally to #ProtectTransKids. #SNL
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WATCH: 49 celebrities pay tribute to the Orlando victims in new Ryan Murphy produced video with #StoptheHate
BREAKING: has won #NY-15 and will become the first openly LGBTQ Afro-Latino member of Congress. looks forward to working with Representative-elect Torres to advance equality for ALL. #ElectionNight #UnityWins
On the 30th anniversary of #NationalComingOutDay, salutes the amazing cultural influencers who have come out the past three decades as members of the LGBTQ family and inspired others to do the same.
1/ Hey Twitter! This is Stephanie Beatriz (). I’m here today for an #HRCTwitterTakeover to talk about my journey as a Latina, bisexual actor for the 30th anniversary of National #ComingOutDay.
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. is our steadfast champion each and every day. We are honored to have her at the #HRCNationalDinner.
. has fought for the LGBTQ community throughout his career -- which is why will fight with everything we have and mobilize Equality Voters to elect him as the next president of the United States. hrc.org/blog/hrc-endor
Five years ago today, the Supreme Court affirmed what we’ve always known to be true - #LoveIsLove. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 We are proud to be on the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ rights every day and won’t stop until we achieve equality for all.
For the first time ever, we're declaring a national state of emergency as LGBTQ+ Americans face extremist attempts to roll back our rights. It's more important than ever we have the necessary resources to stay safe no matter where we are. hrc.im/warning
Congratulations to LGBTQ icon Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) on receiving the Carol Burnett Award at the #GoldenGlobes tonight. We’re honored to call you a member of the family.
15K+ transgender Americans bravely serve our country. By attacking them, is undermining our military #ProtectTransTroops
.’ coming out story was one of our favorite moments from 2016. Thank you Colton for sharing your story with
This fall, we have the opportunity to vote for the most historic, pro-equality ticket in history. We’re proud to support and elect her as our next vice president.
BREAKING: Trump-Pence Administration reaffirms cruel, unconstitutional ban on transgender troops. #ProtectTransTroops
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“My name is Jacob and I’m a 9-year-old transgender American. What will you do to make sure kids like me are safe in schools?”
Foundation Parents for Transgender Equality Council member Mimi Lemay & her son Jacob ask about protecting trans kids at #EqualityTownHall.
“Regardless of what the president says, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞.” - a tearful at a congressional hearing on the #TransMilitaryBan.
Happy birthday, Mr. President !
We look forward to working with a pro-equality White House that will defend the rights of all LGBTQ people.
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. is excited to welcome educator and advocate Chasten Buttigieg (@Chas10Buttigieg), husband of presidential candidate , to the 2019 Dinner tonight.
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Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed to the Supreme Court, endangering LGBTQ rights, access to health care, reproductive rights and more.
We won't forget the anti-LGBTQ senators who rushed this process through. This election, vote them out. #WeDissent
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