“Leftovers” creator discusses why we need more male nudity on television
We concur.

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Sexploration: Tops See Their Own Holes for The First Time – WATCH

Davey Wavey continued his series of get to know your own body videos by talking to self-proclaimed “tops”, including adult film performer Topher DiMaggio, who had never “taken the time to take a mirror and go down between [their] legs and really take a look at [their] own” back doors.

RELATED: Gay Adult Film Performer Paddy O’Brian Explains the Ins and Outs of His ‘Naughty, Naughty’ Job: WATCH

See what they find:

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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: June 6, 2017

RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL — HRC LAUNCHES HUB FOR SPANISH-LANGUAGE RESOURCES: Today, HRC launched Recursos en Español de HRC, to expand outreach and resources for Spanish-speakers and Spanish-language media. HRC’s top resources will now be available in Spanish, including guides, videos and blog posts highlighting the experiences and unique challenges of members of the Latinx LGBTQ community. “The LGBTQ community is as diverse as the fabric of our nation,” said HRC President Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin). “HRC en Español ensures that our groundbreaking and lifesaving resources are available and accessible to the millions across this country who belong to Spanish-speaking communities. With the Latinx community facing unprecedented political attacks, now more than ever, HRC stands with all LGBTQ Latinx people in all that we do.” Recursos en Español de HRC includes original content and resources reflecting the broad range of experiences and needs within the Latinx LGBTQ community and provides support to those working to build inclusive spaces within the Latinx communities in the U.S. and around the globe. More from HRC: English and Spanish.

PULLING U.S. FROM U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL COULD ENDANGER LIVES AROUND THE GLOBE: HRC expressed concern about reports that the Trump administration may withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which has taken historic steps to protect and promote the human rights and dignity of LGBTQ people around the globe. News of the threat comes amid scores of human rights crises around the globe, including the persecution and torture of LGBTQ people by the Chechen government, ISIS and other regimes worldwide. “Consider the message the United States would send to the world if it were to disengage from the UN Human Rights Council,” said Ty Cobb, Director of HRC Global. “U.S. foreign policy must protect and promote human rights. Turning away from the Council would signal to brutal regimes — and all those they oppress — that the U.S. is looking the other way. Without U.S. leadership, despotic leaders will be emboldened to control the agenda and push their own dangerous goals.” Last month, HRC submitted written testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in support of the UNHRC. More from HRC.

TUESDAY TWEET — NIGERIAN WRITER ABDUCTED FOR PRO-EQUALITY ESSAY RELEASED: Chibụìhè Obi was kidnapped and his life threatened June 1 after publishing an essay, “We’re Queer, We’re Here,” that addressed anti-LGBTQ violence in the country. Bisi Alimi (@bisialimi), a Nigerian LGBTQ advocate says that this is unfortunately one in a series of similar events. More from BuzzFeed.

The latest update on Mr Obi is that, he has been released & returned to his family. On behalf of the LGBT comm in Nigeria, we say thank you.

— Ashiwaju Bisi Alimi (@bisialimi) June 5, 2017

● Cameroonian singer and model Irene Major has launched a campaign to raise awareness about anti-LGBTQ abuse in Africa. More from The Huffington Post.

THE WASH POST PROFILES REP. SCOTT TAYLOR, R-VA, NEWEST CO-SPONSOR OF EQUALITY ACT:  Taylor, the second House Republican to support a comprehensive federal ban on LGBTQ discrimination, is also a “foreign policy hawk and supports President Trump,” Jenna Portnoy (@JennaPortnoy) writes. But the former Navy Seal “understood right away that this was the right thing to do,” David Stacy, HRC’s Director of Government Affairs, told Portnoy. “It was broadly supported across the state and in his district.” Taylor’s district, which includes Virginia Beach, is a vacation spot for LGBTQ people, the Post reports. Read more at The Washington Post.

THIS WEEK IN ‘HUH?’ — FORMER WORLD CHAMP CLAIMS LESBIANS OUT TO RECRUIT WITH TENNIS: While speaking to Christian Vision Radio, former world tennis champion Margaret Court of Australia claimed that the sport is “full of lesbians” and that Australia’s recent efforts to combat anti-LGBTQ bullying in schools are part of the “gay lobby.” What a bunch of racket (badum-tiss!) More from The Guardian.

● Tennis legend John McEnroe has the perfect response: Signaling his support for marriage equality in Australia, McEnroe slammed Court for her anti-LGBTQ comments, and offered up a fab idea — it involves Elton John. Check it out in his hilarious video for Eurosport.

NEW APP FOR LGBTQ CHRISTIANS: After struggling to reconcile her gay and Christian identities, Crystal Cheatham is creating an app featuring devotionals, meditations, articles and podcasts for LGBTQ Christians. More from PBS.

HRC OFFERS FREE WEBINARS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS W/ LGBTQ CLIENTS: HRC’s All Children – All Families is launching a new webinar series for adoption and foster care professionals — starting with five free webinars for those working with LGBTQ children, youth and families. More from HRC.

MALTA’S PRIME MINISTER SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY: At his swearing in to a second term, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat pledged to make marriage equality a legislative priority. Malta already passed a federal law protecting citizens based on gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, and bans so-called “conversion therapy” for minors. More from The Associated Press.

EXTREMISTS LOOKING TO EXPORT HATE TO CUBA: With a renewed relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, some U.S.-based fundamentalists are looking to export their hateful agenda to a country where fledgling progress on LGBTQ issues has already been slow. More from Philadelphia Gay News.

WARSAW HOLDS BIGGEST LGBTQ PRIDE PARADE YET: The 17th annual parade in the deeply conservative country attracted an estimated 50,000 attendees. More from The Associated Press.

READING RAINBOW

Mashable talks to the creator of an app that helps the LGBTQ community find resources including LGBTQ-friendly hospitals and shelters; NPR speaks to a lesbian mother seeking to understand her gender-nonconforming child; The Associated Press shares Madrid’s LGBTQ-inclusive traffic signals in honor of the 2017 World Pride celebration; Reuters highlights one Massachusetts nonprofits’ vision of adding LGBTQ history to school curriculums; BuzzFeed interviews Valentina Sampaio, the first transgender model to appear on the cover of Vogue

Have news? Send us your news and tips at [email protected]. Click here to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow @HRC for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!

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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Marine’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Appeal: VIDEO

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a former Marine who was court-martialed for expressing her religious beliefs in the workplace.

Lower courts had previously ruled that orders from Monifa Sterling’s superiors did not constitute a “substantial burden” on her First Amendment rights. Sterling was taken to task after she continued to post biblical verses at her desk, despite orders from a superior that she remove them.

RELATED: Military Leaders Instructed to Share Plans to Accept Transgender Troops: Pentagon

Defending Sterling, Kelly Shackelford, CEO and chief counsel for the First Liberty Institute said:

“Because the Supreme Court did not decide to review the case, the travesty below by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will now stand.

“The military court’s outrageous decision means federal judges and military officials can strip our service members of their constitutional rights just because they don’t think someone’s religious beliefs are important enough to be protected. Our service members deserve better.”

Military.com reports that Sterling was originally court-martialed for various offenses including disrespecting a superior officer, disobeying lawful orders, and failing to report to an assigned duty.

Her court challenge stemmed from orders to remove a personalized version of a biblical phrase from Isiah 54:17: “No weapon formed against thee shall prosper.”

Her superior repeatedly ordered her to remove copies of the verse from her workspace. When she refused, her superior trashed them.

Sterling was reduced in rank and given a bad-conduct discharge. She later left the service.

In its original 4-1 opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces rejected “the argument that every interference with a religiously motivated act constitutes a substantial burden on the exercise of religion.”

Sterling’s legal team acknowledged their client did not ask for permission to post or repost the verses but called the earlier ruling against her “shameful” and “wrong.”

Watch a 2015 Fox News report on the case below.

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Recursos en Español: HRC Launches Hub for Spanish-Language Resources

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Today HRC launched Recursos en Español de HRC, to expand outreach and resources for Spanish-speakers as well as Spanish-language media. HRC’s top resources will now be available in Spanish, including guides on a range of issues — from health, education, youth and religion to family and coming out — as well as videos and blog posts highlighting the experiences of members of the Latinx LGBTQ community.

“The LGBTQ community is as diverse as the fabric of our nation,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “HRC en Español ensures that our groundbreaking and lifesaving resources are available and accessible to the millions across this country and around the world who belong to Spanish-speaking communities. With the Latinx community facing unprecedented political attacks, now more than ever, HRC stands with all LGBTQ Latinx people in all that we do.”

Despite historic progress on LGBTQ equality within the United States and in many Latin countries, significant challenges remain for the Latinx LGBTQ community throughout the Americas, including discrimination, homelessness, and violence. Recursos en Español de HRC includes original content and resources reflecting the broad range of experiences and needs within the Latinx LGBTQ community and provides support to those working to build inclusive spaces within the Latinx communities in the U.S. and around the globe. Additionally, HRC will be increasing its Spanish language presence on social media, including Twitter.

“These much-needed resources are now accessible not only to LGBTQ Spanish-speaking Latinx people, but also their family members, neighbors, friends, and allies who wish to affirm and support their LGBTQ  loved ones,” said Milagros Chirinos, HRC’s Bilingual Media Manager-Spanish. “Our communities must be inclusive and welcoming for all people  — no matter who they are, where they come from, or whom they love.”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent estimates, Hispanic people in the United States constitute 17.6 percent of the nation’s total population. There are more than 56.6 million people of Hispanic origin living in the U.S. and 72.9 percent of them speak Spanish at home. Since 2012, the percentage of Latinx LGBTQ people living in the U.S. has seen the largest increase among racial minorities, from 4.1 to 5.3 percent.

Working toward equality for the full diversity of the LGBTQ community has always been an important part of HRC’s mission. Recursos en Español de HRC elevates the message of inclusion for the Latinx, LGBTQ, immigrant and ally communities that wish to share their stories, advocate for justice and learn more about LGBTQ topics.

To learn more about Recursos en Español, visit hrc.im/Recursos.  

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Kansas City, Mo., Shows Off Its Pride (Photos)

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Rep. Jim Himes Explains Why He’s Calling Donald Trump ‘Unhinged, Demented’ and ‘Dangerous’ – WATCH

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT)was called in to CNN’s New Day on Tuesday morning to elaborate on a couple of tweets that many people may agree with.

Tweeted Himes on Sunday: “Those who wish us ill are noting the unhinged, demented behavior of the President over an attack OUTSIDE the US. They’re thinking….Escalating a feud with a recently attacked mayor/key global ally. Based on a misreading of what the mayor said. The President is dangerous.”

Criticizing the Mayor of a city recently attacked by terror. Appalling: @realDonaldTrump is not qualified to be mayor of a small town. t.co/Js4LXRun7r

— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 4, 2017

Completely delusional. I dont know how people like McMaster, Mattis, Cohn & Powell can serve this (if I may use Trumpian quotes) “man”. t.co/MBfZYdfSGB

— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 4, 2017

Those who wish us ill are noting the unhinged, demented behavior of the President over an attack OUTSIDE the US. They’re thinking….

— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 4, 2017

Escalating a feud with a recently attacked mayor/key global ally. Based on a misreading of what the mayor said. The President is dangerous. t.co/nACXEs0A5r

— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 5, 2017

Said Himes: “What Donald Trump did in response to the British tragedy was inappropriate for a toddler much less the president of the United States…The president of the United States is damaging the security of the United States and making us a laughingstock around the world at a moment in time when American leadership is particularly critical.”

Watch:

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An LGBT-Inclusive Church Inspired a Must-See Musical Film

Saturday Church filmmaker Damon Cardasis discusses the real-life religious refuge for queer youth in New York City.

www.advocate.com/film/2017/6/06/lgbt-inclusive-church-inspired-must-see-musical-film