Joe Solmonese

Black Tie Dinner: Dallas Raises Money And Their Voices

Jenny Block | Posted 01.21.2012

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On Saturday, Nov. 12, over 3,000 people got together and raised more than $1 million to support HRC (Human Rights Campaign) and a variety of other LGBT-focused North Texas charities.

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Creating a Jewish Equality Index

Joe Solmonese | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mirroring the old saying about what's most important in real estate, the three most important themes in the national conversation right now are jobs, ...

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NOM-Led Iowa Campaign Threatens Judicial Independence Everywhere

Joe Solmonese | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anti-gay groups like NOM are getting a notch in their belt by attacking judges who are too principled to fight back.

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LGBT Equality: Xavier vs. Magneto?

Steven Fisher | Posted 05.25.2011

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While they may disagree about tactics and strategy, the LGBT Magnetos and Xaviers are united in their unrelenting push for President Obama and Congress to act now on pro-equality legislation.

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Joe Solmonese, Human Rights Campaign President, Draws Praise, Flak For Obama Gay Rights Initiatives

Washington Post | Lonnae O'Neal Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Within the community struggling to advance gay rights, there is one thing, and possibly only one thing, that everyone agrees on: President Obama's ann...

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New "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Regulations a Positive Step Toward Repeal This Year

Joe Solmonese | Posted 05.25.2011

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These new regulations will have a tangible impact on the thousands of lesbian and gay service members who are currently serving in silence, under threat of being investigated and discharged.

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Seeing the Light at the End of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Tunnel

Joe Solmonese | Posted 05.25.2011

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Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen made clear today that this military review is about how, not if Don't Ask Don't Tell will be repealed.

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Obama's Speech (TEXT): Transcript Of President Obama's Speech About Gay Rights

Posted 05.25.2011

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The official transcript of President Obama's address at The Human Rights Campaign's 13th Annual National Dinner on Saturday, as released by the White ...

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Getting the Times to Catch Up with Ted Kennedy

Joe Solmonese | Posted 05.25.2011

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Senator Kennedy's personal connection was his boundless humanity, and his recognition of ours. Already he is becoming history. Now the job of making history is in our hands.

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HRC Losing Donors Over Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

Queerty | Posted 05.25.2011

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In a revealing letter to the Human Rights Campaign obtained by Queerty, a donor to the organization reveals he's withdrawing his financial support for...

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LGBT Alaskans on Palin: Worse than Cheney -- and a Better Shot

Joe Solmonese | Posted 05.25.2011

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In a Tuesday night interview with Katie Couric, Sarah Palin trotted out the old right-wing code word: she said being gay is a "choice".

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Critical First Step Achieved in Repeal of HIV Travel and Immigration Ban

Allison Herwitt | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: HIV/AIDS, HIV Travel Ban, Joe Solmonese, Gay Rights, Human Rights Campaign, Pepfar, Health, Politics News

This policy has not only blemished the United States' record as a leader against HIV and AIDS worldwide, it has had serious consequences at home.

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