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Historic Hate Crimes Bill Becomes Law

President Obama has signed federal hate crimes legislation into law. Learn more about the Task Force's key role and long history in making this victory possible.

Victory in Kalamazoo

Victory in Kalamazoo! Check out the Task Force’s work on this winning campaign.

Jaime Grant on The Hill

Check out this compelling commentary by Policy Institute Director Jaime Grant on the critical importance of passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, with particular focus on the pervasive workplace discrimination experienced by transgender people.

November 19
Remembering those lost to anti-transgender violence
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November 18
House committee passes Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
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November 17
Task Force speaks out on brutal killing in Puerto Rico
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November 13
Article of Faith: Faith leaders urge women's reproductive rights not be left behind in health care reform
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Various locations — October 25-November 21
Eddie Sarfaty, The Mental Tour - a benefit for the Task Force
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Costa do Sauipe, Brazil — November 20-22
Hell & Heaven
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Task Force speaks out on brutal killing in Puerto Rico

Posted November 17, 2:00 pm
by Task Force staff

The Task Force is speaking out on the brutal murder of Jorge Steven López, a 19-year-old gay man in Puerto Rico, in a possible hate crime. A suspect has reportedly been arrested.