WASHINGTON, DC, December 21, 2016—Today, the North Carolina state legislature failed to pass legislation repealing HB2 before adjourning a special session. Previously, the Charlotte City Council voted to repeal its local city ordinance that clashed with HB2 after receiving commitment from the state lawmakers to repeal the anti-LGBTQ law. “The full repeal of HB2 with no harmful amendments would…
Read MoreRea Carey Statement On Selection Of Ben Carson To Lead Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Washington, DC, Monday, December 5–“We are deeply troubled by President-elect Trump’s selection of Ben Carson to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carson has a long and very public record of homophobia and transphobia, and he could seriously undermine the progress that’s been made for LGBTQ people on housing policy. “Carson has zero qualifications for this role….
Read MoreTrump’s HHS nominee Tom Price “bad for our nation’s health”
Washington, DC, November 30, 2016—The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is condemning the nomination of Tom Price as the nation’s next Secretary of Health and Human Services as a foe to reproductive health care, Obamacare, Medicare and Medicaid. “The Trump Pence Administration is replete with well-known opponents of progress—and most recently with Tom Price’s nomination as HHS secretary….
Read MoreNorth Carolina Governor Pat McCrory predicted to lose
Washington, DC, November 9, 2016— North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory is predicted to lose his bid for reelection. In response, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is releasing the following statement: “The likely defeat of Governor Pat McCrory sends a clear message: the people of North Carolina don’t like anti-LGBTQ extremism. It shows that…
Read MoreTrump wins close election
Washington, DC, November 9, 2016—With the majority of states now declared, Donald Trump has been projected to win the Presidency of the United States. In response, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is releasing the following statement: “Millions of people here and around the world will be shocked, disappointed and frankly frightened by the…
Read MoreNational Organizations Publish New Guide on LGBTQ Health Advocacy Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC, November 4, 2016–The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund and the National Coalition for LGBT Health have published a new guide on health issues important to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. Released in advance of the 2016 presidential election, the “10 Key LGBTQ Health Advocacy Priorities Guide” is intended to…
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