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HRC and Rick Jacobs of the Courage Campaign Fights Prop 8

Rick Jacobs of the Courage Campaign - Talkin' Q Politics - 28 Oct 08

On the evening of 28 October, East West lounge was packed with Human Rights Campaign members and supporters to hear Rick Jacobs, Founder and Chair of the Courage Campaign, champion the fight to stop Prop 8.  Read More »


Women on a Roll Sponsors HRC Outreach to Women and No on Prop 8 Fundraiser

Andrea Meyerson presents Jessica Bair with No on Prop 8 fundraiser proceeds - WOAR Cambria Women's Weekend - 25 Oct 08

Women on a Roll founder and 2008 HRC Los Angeles Hero Awardee, Andrea Meyerson, sponsored the HRC Los Angeles outreach to over 300 women during the weekend of 23-26 October 2008 in Cambria, CA to fight Prop 8. Read More »


Original Theatre Event Shares Message of Transgender and Marriage Equality

Odalys Nanin and Jessica Bair at Closing Night of The Adventures of the Lieutenant Nun - 26 October 2008

The evening of October 26, 2008 was the closing night for the wonderful original play The Adventures of the Lieutenant Nun, written, produced and led by Odalys Nanin.  A portion of the proceeds from the final performance were donated by the MACHA Theatre to benefit No on Prop. 8. Read More »


Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Fights Prop 8

Karin Wang, APALC and API Equality-LA, introduces speakers against Prop 8 - 22 October 2008

On 22 October 2008, leaders and volunteers of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) communities gathered to declare their opposition to Prop 8.  The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) was pleased to show our support for the API community and our commitment to fight against making discrimination the law in California.  The HRC Los Angeles Steering Committee was represented by HRC Federal Club Member and 2006 Coming Out Project Spokesperson George Takei and HRC Board of Governor member Sue LaVaccare. Read More »