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The Las Vegas Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign held the "Volunteer Appreciation Celebration" event this past month, to spotlight the efforts and commitment of  HRC volunteers in our community.  The event included free food and cocktails, in appreciation of the work of HRC volunteers as a "thank you" from the Las Vegas Steering Committee.  This celebration was graciously hosted by Captiv8 at the Rhumbar in the Mirage, in support of the Human Rights Campaign and work of our volunteers.  Read More »

The Nevada Legislature passed the domestic partner law in June overturning the veto vote of Governor Jim Gibbons. Openly gay Senator David Parks and other key legislative and business leaders helped gain just enough support across party lines to push the law into effect October 1.  The law offers all domestic partners including gay and lesbian couples limited benefits associated with marriage, including hospital visitation rights, estate planning and shared responsibility for debt. Read More »

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Las Vegas hosted its 4th Annual Gala at Paris Las Vegas Saturday night (8.29.09), giving people an opportunity to celebrate the passage of the Nevada Domestic Partnership Bill.  This year’s keynote address was delivered by United States Senator Harry Reid in front a crowd exceeding 600 attendees. The event raised more than $175,000 to help further HRC’s work towards equal rights for the LGBT community. Read More »

Partners Who Pre-file by Sept. 24 will receive their certificate on Oct. 1, the day domestic partnerships become legal in Nevada

Secretary of State Ross Miller announced yesterday that couples wishing to register as domestic partners under Nevada’s new law may pre-file their declaration between August 24 and September 24 to receive their state certificate on October 1st, the day the law becomes effective.     Read More »