HRC Declares a , National State of <br />Emergency in the US , for LGBTQ+ Community.<br />The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared the emergency on June 6.<br />The declaration is the first made by the organization in its 40-year history.<br />LGBTQ+ Americans are living in a state of emergency. , Kelley Robinson, HRC President, via CNN.<br />The multiplying threats facing millions in our community are not just perceived – they are real, tangible and dangerous, Kelley Robinson, HRC President, via CNN.<br />In many cases they <br />are resulting in violence <br />against LGBTQ+ people, , Kelley Robinson, HRC President, via CNN.<br />... forcing families to uproot their lives and flee their homes in search of safer states, and triggering a tidal wave of increased homophobia <br />and transphobia .., Kelley Robinson, HRC President, via CNN.<br />... that puts the safety of each and every one of us at risk, Kelley Robinson, HRC President, via CNN.<br />The HRC is the preeminent LGBTQ+ political organization in the U.S. .<br />The announcement follows the HRC's issue of an FL travel notice, describing recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed in the state.<br />It comes as Pride Month is in full swing all across the country.<br />It also comes as Republican-led state governments have introduced or passed legislation aimed at curtailing gender rights.<br />Violence against members of the LGBTQ+ community continues to make headlines.<br />The HRC has pledged to fight continued discrimination and violence.<br />LGBTQ+ people nationwide will not be erased – not now, <br />not ever, Kelley Robinson, HRC President, via CNN
