while Clinton herself only scores 89%) as inconsistent with their endorsement. Additional scrutiny was also placed upon the connections Clinton herself has to the organization when it was revealed that HRC's President, Chad Griffin, had previously been employed by Clinton's husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton. In the 2018 New York gubernatorial election, the Human Rights Campaign endorsed incumbent governor Andrew Cuomo. However, Cynthia Nixon, who is bisexual, announced that she was running on March 25, 2018. Despite this, HRC still supported Cuomo. In response, HRC received criticism for not supporting an LGBTQ+ candidate, and supporting her opponent instead. Jimmy Van Bramer, a gay New York City Council Member who endorsed Nixon, said, "The HRC endorsement hurts Cynthia Nixon's chances," and that "coming out against a viable progressive queer woman is the wrong thing to do." Alphonso David and Governor Andrew Cuomo A report released in August 2021 following an independent investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia "Tish" James described then HRC president Alphonso David's efforts to cover up sexual harassment claims against Governor Andrew Cuomo (prior to joining HRC, David was chief counsel to Cuomo) and undermine the credibility of accusers. David allegedly released the full personnel file of accuser (and former Cuomo adviser) Lindsay Boylan to the governor's office. Her file was then leaked to the press. David also assisted in drafting an unpublished letter in support of Cuomo and questioning Boylan's motivations. On September 6, 2021, David was fired as president of HRC. In February 2022, David filed a lawsuit against the Human Rights Campaign, alleging discrimination. He argued that the organization underpaid him and eventually fired him because of his race, while also saying the organization has a "deserved reputation for unequal treatment of its non-white employees." Awards The Human Rights Campaign gives out a number of awards. Visibility Award winners Dan Levy (2020) Liv Hewon (2020) Amandla Stenberg (2019, New York) Cynthia Nixon (2018) Evan Rachel Wood (2017) John Barrowman (2016) Colton Haynes (2016) Kesha (2016, Nashville) Clea Duvall (2015) Greg Rikaart (2014, National) Jonathan Del Arco (2013, National) Lana Wachowski (2012, San Francisco) Lee Daniels (2010, National) Johnny Weir (2010, Seattle) Ally for Equality Award winners Christina Aguilera (2019) Nick Robinson (2018) Meryl Streep (2017) LeAnn Rimes (2017) Uzo Aduba (2017) Sherri Saum (2016) Brittany Snow (2015) for Love is Louder Natasha Lyonne (2015) Teri Polo (2015) Sara Ramirez (2015, Arizona) Jennifer