The Human Rights Campaign is one of the most prominent LGBT organizations in the country. Learn all about the Human Rights Campaign’s mission to lobby for causes like marriage equality, adoption by same-sex couples, and their role in the repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell.’ Also known as HRC, the organization was a key player in the passage of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which provides legal protection for members of the LGBT community against violence. Find out about the important work of HRC and other LGBT organizations and leaders working toward equality.
The group has hired a prominent law firm to investigate whether its leader's involvement in Cuomo's response to sexual harassment accusations was appropriate.
David, the organization's president, is under fire because of his role in helping his former boss, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, respond to accusations of sexual harassment.
