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On 10 December 2008, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) citizens and their supporters in Los Angeles made a statement for Equality as part of the nationwide boycott: "Day Without a Gay."  LGBT people were encouraged to take off work and refrain from shopping Wednesday for the boycott to show the country they are also a part of this society and economy. Read More »

Today, 20 November 2008, on the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, the HRC Los Angeles Steering Committee (LA SC) pays solemn tribute to those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Read More »

Just yesterday, the California Supreme Court announced that it would take up the lawsuit to overturn California's discriminatory Prop. 8. While we are awaiting the outcome of that lawsuit, HRC is addressing the root causes of the Election Day loss by making the case for equality with people of all faiths and backgrounds. That work includes: Read More »

HRC members and leaders joined thousands of protesters at the Los Angeles City Hall, and in over 100 cities across the nation, to protest Prop 8 on the morning of 15 November 08.  At 11am PST, there was a moment of silence at all rallies nationwide in solidarity for LGBT civil rights and the fight for full Equality. Read More »