HRC Finally Grew a Pair

Risking irrelevance in the face of brave grassroots movement such as the Dallas Principles , HRC has finally come around. They just announced the launch of the "No Excuses" campaign, urging members to meet with lawmakers in their districts to push pro-LGBT legislations. From their website:

OUR DEMANDS:
Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which denies legally married lesbian and gay couples more than 1,000 federal protections.
Outlaw workplace discrimination by passing an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to protect our national security.
End the painful separation of families by recognizing permanent same-sex couples under immigration laws.
Provide health benefits equally to millions of federal employees, including same-sex domestic partners.

It's interesting that HRC elevated DOMA Repeal to the top of their list, which in the past had always fallen behind EDNA and DADT on their public agenda. This was done probably in anticipation of the DOMA Repeal bill to be introduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler. HRC is probably counting on this new agenda to win back supporters who have been disappointed by their lack of action so far.

The agenda didn't mention UAFA by name but it's No. 4 on the list. HRC has always been vocal in their support of the legislation, so it's not surprising.

It remains to be seen how effective this campaign would be. With HRC's damaged reputation, people are probably going to view this campaign with skepticism. It's hard to motivate people when they no longer believe in you.

Still, I regard this as a very positive step, and something HRC should have done a long time ago. Now let's wait and see if they can deliver.