First launched in 2002, the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index is the leading roadmap and benchmarking tool for U.S. businesses in the field of workplace equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees.

Cities are in constant competition for residents, visitors, employees, and businesses. A demonstrated commitment to equality through laws and policies that protect everyone, including LGBTQ+ people, sends a clear message that all residents, visitors, workers, and businesses are welcomed and valued.

Feb 27, 2025 · The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law.

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality? Introduction . For the last two decades, Pew Research Center has reported that one of the most enduring ethical issues across Christian traditions is sexual diversity. For many Christians, one of the most frequently first-asked questions on this topic is, “What does the Bible say about attraction to someone of the same sex?”

Jun 6, 2024 · WASHINGTON, D.C. — One year ago today, at the height of the worst year in at least a decade for anti-LGBTQ+ bills – particularly anti-transgender bills – introduced and passed in state legislatures across the country, the Human Rights Campaign declared a national State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans. The declaration drew national attention to the urgent …

Dec 20, 2024 · Launched in 2002, the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index has become a roadmap and benchmarking tool for U.S. businesses in the evolving field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality in the workplace. The HRC Foundation is committed to keeping the criteria for the CEI rigorous, fair and transparent by identifying emerging best practices that …

The Human Rights Campaign State Equality Index (SEI) is a comprehensive state-by-state report that provides a review of statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ+ people and their families.

Sexual orientation. An inherent or immutable enduring emotional, romantic or sexual attraction to other people. Note: an individual’s sexual orientation is independent of their gender identity.

In this 21st edition of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, HRC implemented a new and more robust survey for employers nationwide.

Nov 21, 2024 · Key findings from the 2024 Municipal Equality Index, which scored 506 cities, include: This year, a record-breaking 130 cities or over 25 percent of all MEI-rated cities, earned the highest score of 100, which is up from 129 in 2023. Only 6 cities scored zero points.. Across 20 states, 76 cities and towns earned over 85 points despite their state lacking non …