Welcome to the Boston Steering Committee

Our big focus each year is on organizing a variety of community events and on planning the annual HRC N.E. Gala Dinner, with fantastic speakers and entertainment. Thank you to everyone that attended this year’s October 2007 gala. Whether it was the socializing with friends at the VIP Reception or the playful competitiveness of the Auction, or the satisfaction of honoring the legislators and politicians that continue to fight for equality, or the absolutely amazing performance by Jennifer Holliday that brought down the house, it was definitely a night remember.

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Local News

Call Your Member of Congress Today, Tell Them to Pass the Matthew Shepard Act!

Posted on Monday April 27, 2009


We've received word that the House will vote on the Matthew Shepard Act very soon and we know that
right-wing groups are flooding Congress with calls, emails and sickening ‘fact sheets’ full of lies about the lives of LGBT Americans.  We need more calls to Members of Congress, and we need them right away.  It has been ten long years and tens of thousands more victims since the Matthew Shepard Act was first introduced in Congress.  We are poised for a presidential signature this year but lies from the radical right could easily derail our efforts.  We must not allow them to continue to demagogue and distort the truth.

 

We ask you to call Congress in support of the Local Law

Watch this video by Judy Shephard on the 10 years she has waited for this day to come. 

Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a bill which would provide local police and sheriff’s departments with federal resources to combat hate violence.  After more than a decade of lobbying on Capitol Hill and
seven successful votes on the bill, this critical piece of legislation is again expected to see a vote in the House this week. The call-in campaign is set for April 27-29.

 

It takes about 45 seconds.  Members of the community are urged to call 202-224-3121. 
Callers are urged to tell the Member’s office:

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  • Hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are on the rise.
  • One out of every six hate crimes is because of the victim's sexual orientation.
  • Hate crimes have more than one victim.They are intended to create an atmosphere of fear and terrorize entire communities.
  • The Matthew Shepard Act targets onlyviolent acts –not speech.
  • It does not tell any clergy member what he or she can or can't preach.

HRC and Showtime co-host the final season premiere of the The L Word

Posted on Thursday January 8, 2009


Gather with us and thousands of women across the country at a party for
equality as The L Word begins it's monumental last season. Like the
Premere Party last year, this event will be full of fun and excitement!

Check out our local events page for all the details.
We expect to be packed. so RSVP now to save a spot for you and your friends!

Watch an exclusive trailer at the official website for the HRC L-Word Premiere.

As The L Word draws to a close, you can look forward to an exciting new women's event in 2010 called Revolution.

Check back for more details coming soon!

The L Word - Shane


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