Mississippi Town Reverses Decision, Will Allow Pride Parade
The new vote in Starkville, Miss., came after the group organizing the parade filed a federal lawsuit.
www.advocate.com/pride/2018/3/06/mississippi-town-reverses-decision-will-allow-pride-parade
Hawaii State Senate Votes to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Abusive Practice of “Conversion Therapy”
HRC praised the Hawaii State Senate for passing SB 270 — legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the state from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called “conversion therapy.”
“We thank the state senators who voted to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and inhumane practice of conversion therapy,” said HRC Legislative Counsel Xavier Persad. “Children across the Aloha State deserve to live their lives authentically, and they deserve to know that they are not broken or ill because of who they are. We are calling on the House of Representatives to swiftly pass this bill and send it to Governor David Ige’s desk for his signature.”
There is no credible evidence that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. To the contrary, research has clearly shown that these practices pose devastating health risks for LGBTQ young people such as depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, homelessness, and even suicidal behavior. The harmful practice is condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association.
Connecticut, California, Nevada, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, Oregon, Illinois, Vermont, New York, New Mexico, and Rhode Island all have laws or regulations protecting youth from this abusive practice. A growing number of municipalities have also enacted similar protections, including cities and counties in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, New York, and Arizona.
Last week, the Washington State Legislature also passed similar protections and the measure now awaits the governor’s signature.
According to a recent report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, an estimated 20,000 LGBTQ minors in states without protections will be subjected to conversion therapy by a licensed healthcare professional if state officials fail to act.
More information on the lies and dangers of efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity can be found here.
Ricky Martin Responds to Gus Kenworthy’s ‘Missed Connections’ Ad: WATCH
Ricky Martin appeared on The Talk today and was asked about Gus Kenworthy’s “Missed Connections” ad which the Olympic skier posted after the Oscars. See his response above.
The Instagram entry was directed at Martin and his husband Jwan Yosef (read it HERE) from Kenworthy and his boyfriend Matthew Wilkas.
Wrote Kenworthy: “Living La Vida Lonely – m4m (LA, California)
Us: We were wearing black Ralph Lauren tuxedos, mine had little cowboys on it. You: You were also both wearing tuxedos because… well, because it was the Oscar’s and everybody does. You and your husband stood out though. Partly because you’re both gorgeous but also because you’re literally @ricky_martin & @jwanyosef. The four of us chatted and laughed but then, sadly, got separated in the chaos of the Oscar’s. My bf and I searched for you both for the rest of the night but never found you again. In town for a week. Let’s connect.”
Kenworthy responded to Martin by clearing his schedule.
*clears schedule for the rest of the week* t.co/E1bOeAPLYq
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) March 6, 2018
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Ricky Martin Responds to Gus Kenworthy’s ‘Missed Connections’ Ad: WATCH
Roy Moore Accuser Switches Parties, Runs for Florida State House
Deborah Gibson, who said she dated Moore when she was in her teens, is running as a Democrat.
www.advocate.com/politicians/2018/3/06/roy-moore-accuser-switches-parties-runs-florida-state-house
Bob the Drag Queen’s response to the RuPaul drag+gender debate
“FIGHT THE REAL ENEMY”
What’s The Hatch Act? Kellyanne Conway Broke Federal Law
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel announced on Tuesday. But what does the federal law do? Related: Trump 2020 Campaign Prompts Ethics Update After Jared Kushner Already Accused of Violating Law Passed in 1939, the act limits federal employees from engaging in certain political activities. The…
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Sarah Warbelow speaks in opposition to Trump-Pence judicial picks Thomas Farr and Kyle Duncan
Two high school coaches suspended over an LGBTQ charity basketball game
