Here we go again. The Texas House is attempting to take yet another action to promote the fantasy that transgender Texans don’t exist. In terms of policy, this is more …
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Author Archives: Cody Hutchison
HELP CEO Statement on Human Rights Campaign Downgrade of Fort Worth
Today, the Human Rights Campaign published its much-anticipated Municipal Equality Index scorecard rating for the city of Fort Worth. The scorecard rates American cities based on how “inclusive municipal laws, …
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Club Q Shooting: A Statement from the HELP Center’s CEO
Once again, a mass shooting. Once again, flesh is torn by bullets and innocent lives ended. Once again, an LGBTQ nightclub is the scene. This one hit particularly close to …
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Arlington Gay Pride Month Opposition Fails Miserably
What a great night for Arlington and the LGBT community! Our community and its allies turned out in force last night in favor of Arlington recognizing Gay Pride Month and …
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September is Sexual Heath Month
Sexuality is a normal, healthy, and positive aspect of human life. The American Sexual Heath Association (ASHA) marks September as Sexual Health Month in honor of World Sexual Health Day …
National Immunization Month
National Immunization Month August is National Immunization Awareness month! There are a number of vaccines that can help to protect your health. The CDC recommends 4 vaccines for LGBT+ individuals: …
U.S. Insurance Companies Must Cover PrEP With No Cost-Sharing
Yesterday, July 19, 2021, the federal government issued guidance to insurers reminding them of their obligation to cover pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at no cost to their beneficiaries. It has long been clear …
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Arlington Unanimously Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance
On Tuesday, June 8, HELP’s CEO, DeeJay Johannessen, testified before the Arlington City Council to recommend adoption of an anti-discrimination ordinance that, for the first time in Arlington, included housing, …
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