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As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.</p>   <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070929113558/http://www.hrc.org/about_us/2514.htm">Our History</a></h2> <p><p>Ever since its founding in 1980, HRC has led the way in promoting fairness for GLBT Americans. Find out more about HRC’s history and record of accomplishments. </p></p> <ul> </ul>  <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070929113558/http://www.hrc.org/about_us/2520.htm">Our Board</a></h2> <p><p>HRC’s board has long been one of the top forces behind the organization’s success. Learn more about the board members who are so crucial to the organization’s achievements.</p></p> <ul> </ul>  <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070929113558/http://www.hrc.org/about_us/2570.htm">Our Staff</a></h2> <p><p>The Human Rights Campaign’s staff works tirelessly to ensure progress toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. Learn more about the people who make it all happen.</p></p> <ul> </ul>  <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070929113558/http://www.hrc.org/about_us/2545.htm">About Our HRC Building</a></h2> <p><p>The HRC building, located in Washington, D.C., is a visible symbol of HRC’s drive to achieve full equality for GLBT Americans. Find out more about HRC’s headquarters. </p></p> <ul> </ul>  <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070929113558/http://www.hrc.org/about_us/2533.htm">Supporting Fair-Minded Candidates</a></h2> <p><p>HRC invests strategically in the campaigns of political candidates who will support pro-equality legislation when they arrive in their new offices. Find out about HRC’s critical campaign work.</p></p> <ul> </ul>  <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070929113558/http://www.hrc.org/about_us/2524.htm">Advisory Councils</a></h2> <p><p>Outside advisors can prove vital to the pursuit of equality. 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