Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

The Human Rights Campaign is the United States' largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) civil rights organization with more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. HRC works to secure equal rights for GLBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other GLBT organizations.

"Thanks to the overwhelming success of the first True Colors tour last year, we were able to send a loud and unmistakable message to Congress that it is past time our federal hate crimes laws be updated to cover all Americans. This year, we're again thrilled to be a part of the True Colors tour and to join with another first-rate lineup of performing artists to promote the importance of electing pro-equality candidates nationwide. Whereas in previous elections we were fending off cynical attempts to use our community as a wedge to divide the country, we're seeing GLBT issues directly addressed — and supported — by candidates and elected officials like never before. It's especially vital for each of us to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to have our issues front and center before our country's next president." — Joe Solmonese, Human Rights Campaign President

Web site: www.hrc.org