The office of the President of the United States used to mean something. Dignity, respect, the promise of freedom for every community — no matter who you are. It was leaders like President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. They will always embody the best of America.

This moment should serve as a wake-up call to every American who cares about civil liberties: When journalists can be detained for covering protests, none of us are safe. None of us are free.

We need leaders who treat everyone with dignity, give everyone the chance to thrive, and advance equality for all. Just as they did in states like Virginia and New Jersey last November, voters are going to reject anti-trans fearmongering and send a clear message this year: Equality wins.

NEW DATA: As we round out the first year of the Trump administration, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation surveyed nearly 15,000 Americans on LGBTQ+ topics. Here’s what we found:

Renee Nicole Good was a wife. A mother. A member of our community. And she should still be here.

When ICE occupies our streets, no community is safe.

What better way to start 2026 than suing the Trump administration? That’s right: HRC Foundation is launching a class action on behalf of federal workers and their families. We will not sit back and let these dedicated public servants lose vital health care coverage without a fight.

Last night, equality voters sent a clear message: Americans in every town and city have had enough of fear, division, and the politics of hate.

On #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor our trans siblings lost to fatal violence and their impact. We will not stop fighting until trans people are not just able to survive, but thrive and live safe, full, and joyful lives. May our collective grief, reflection, and action lead to a better future.

Being the President of @hrc.org is one of my greatest honors, but no honor is more important to me than being the wife of Becky George and the mother to our children.

The foundation of our democracy rests on inclusive representation and everyone having equal access to the ballot box. The VRA opened doors for millions of Americans, particularly Black Americans, to have their voices heard. We'll never stop fighting, alongside our partners, to protect our freedom.

All of us at @hrc.org feel a profound sense of loss at the passing of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. Sending our deepest love and sympathies to those who survive her, including her partner, Beck Witt Major, and her five children.

This administration continues to abuse its power to make life harder for Americans—from attacking our health care and eroding public education to undermining our freedom of speech and trust in our government at large. No one should be able to silence those who disagree with them.

Trey Reed lit up a room when he walked in. He was a Black student at Delta State, and family and friends say he was a kind soul with a bright future. We know the generational history of racial violence in Mississippi and at Delta State. A full investigation must be followed — full stop.

With National Coming Out Day less than a month away, we’ve highlighted five things you can do RIGHT NOW to show your pride and support for LGBTQ+ equality. Mark your calendars for National Coming Out Day on October 11, and head to hrc.im/comingout to join us in celebrating the beauty of coming out.

No one deserves the violence and dehumanization Alice Correia Barbosa endured at the hands of the federal government. And we know targeting immigrants and LGBTQ+ people are not unrelated. It’s all part of Donald Trump’s coordinated attack on liberty and justice.

As a mom who just sent little ones back to school and as a woman of faith, I am devastated that yet again children are dead and more are fighting for their lives after being gunned down at a church and school. How many more of our babies must die before Congress gets weapons of war off our streets?

Every child should be safe in their communities, free from gun violence. As a mom and a person of faith, I'm heartbroken for these families and I'm furious that this carnage continues in America. Our hearts are with the victims and we demand that lawmakers take commonsense action to end this horror.

@hrc.org is hitting the road to share stories that expose the truth, affirm life, and demand justice. Stories like a worsening public health crisis in Ohio following last year's state ban on health care for trans youth. This week, we kicked off our American Dreams Tour in Columbus.

Let’s remind this country what’s always been true: WE are the American Dream. Your story, your joy, your dream—they all matter. Share them with us using our official filter and become a part of the American Dreams Tour: AmericanDreamsHRC.org

Our community lost a giant this week. May Andrea's legacy continue guiding us forward with compassion, resilience, and hope. Rest in power.

@lambdalegalceo.bsky.social is spot on. Where would we be had our ancestors waited until the time was "right" to demand their civil liberties? We must carry their fight forward — now. Our communities deserve it and the moment demands it.