HRC Declares National State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans, Releases Guidebook for Action to Ensure Safety and Rights

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the United States, has declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans. This is the first time in the organization’s 40-year history that such a declaration has been made.

The HRC has released a guidebook for action, which includes information on discriminatory laws in each state, “know your rights” information, and health and safety resources. This guidebook is intended to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers.

The HRC cited an “unprecedented and dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislative assaults sweeping state houses this year” as the reason for the declaration. Over 525 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in the United States this year, with more than 70 becoming law.

The HRC believes that the current political environment is cause for alarm and that advisories warning against travel to dangerous places are not enough to help people already living in hostile states. The organization is calling on all Americans to take action and help ensure the safety of LGBTQ+ individuals.

The HRC’s guidebook for action is available online and includes information on how to take action and support the LGBTQ+ community. The HRC is encouraging all Americans to use the guidebook to help ensure the safety and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.