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Ellen DeGeneres and celebrities keep the pressure on Bermuda as repeal of marriage equality moves forward
Ellen DeGeneres and celebrities keep the pressure on Bermuda as repeal of marriage equality moves forward
Last month, Bermuda became the first national territory ever to strip away the right to marry when the island reversed the Supreme Court of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda ruling in May 2017 that legalized marriage equality. Most recently, the marriage equality repeal was delayed for three months. This delay has been connected, in part, to the island’s lucrative tourism industry, according to Bermuda’s Minister of Home Affairs, who said, “Commencement [of the repleal] has been delayed to allow for any same-sex marriages that have licenses already issued and have been scheduled to be conducted in Bermuda, or on-board Bermuda-registered ships, to actually take place.”
GLAAD has called for business and tourism leaders to speak out against the repeal. The tourism industry has contributed $431 million to the island’s economy in 2017, up 20% from 2016, according to a report from The Research and Business Intelligence team of the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
In the words of GLAAD’s President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis: “It is now imperative for international businesses that play major roles in Bermuda’s economy, such as cruise lines and the travel industry, to make their voices heard These brands and their business leaders should demonstrate true leadership and stand for those customers they’ve courted by helping to combat this harmful decision.”
This week Ellen DeGeneres spoke out against the repeal, announcing she would be canceling a vacation. Other celebrities and influencers including Tegan and Sara and Patricia Arquette, have also spoken out:
Bermuda just banned marriage equality. I guess I’m canceling my trip. Anybody else? t.co/c5bwUbyjZt pic.twitter.com/VpT5QQAFsq
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 7, 2018
Thinking of our friends in the LGBTQ community in Bermuda. “Bermuda is the first country in the world to remove the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples.” Learn more here and consider supporting the fight for justice and equality. t.co/LR2zNJSVzB t.co/gUgk7lOSad
— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) March 8, 2018
Bermuda just overturned marriage equality. Boycott #Bermuda t.co/1ekRl1hAog
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) February 23, 2018
Things like this make me so sad. I guess I’ll never be going back to Bermuda. t.co/ha30pH0izH
— Suze Orman (@SuzeOrmanShow) February 10, 2018
Boycott Bermuda. t.co/Y6ENFnScAm
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) February 9, 2018
Progress is precious. This should worry us all! #BoycottBermuda t.co/R5tsVWTdgI
— Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) February 8, 2018
Join the call and make your voices heard! Tweet your own message about this attack on LGBTQ rights, retweet Ellen and amplify those who have spoken out, and visit Same Love Bermuda’s CrowdJustice page for more information.
March 9, 2018
We’ve Got Surprises For You at SXSW in Austin
We’ve Got Surprises For You at SXSW in Austin
We’re DTFiesta in Austin. Join OkCupid all week for music, panels and freebies
Everything is bigger in Texas—including OkCupid’s presence in Austin for SXSW, a celebration of the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. All this week, we’re chatting stereotypes in dating, podcasting about ghosting, and throwing you a (really big) party. OkCupid is taking over Austin during SXSW — and we’d love to see you there. Here’s where you can find us.
‘Why’d You Push That Button’ Live with The Verge
Get spooked (sort of) and chat ghosting on dating apps with OkCupid’s Engineering Manager Jordan at Why’d You Push That Button Live with the Berge— a podcast about the choices technology forces us to make. Listen to the live stream at 4:00 PM CST on the Why’d You Push That Button podcast, or RSVP here.
When: Friday, March 9
Where: The Belmont, 305 W 6th St.
Time: 4:00 PM CST
More details here.
Better Than Stereotypes | Challenging View of Race, Gender, Sex and Age
Since the dawn of OkCupid, we’ve openly discussed stereotypes and the importance of inclusivity. Now you can join our Engineering Manager Jordan on the Better Than Stereotypes panel and learn about how OkCupid challenges the status quo today more than ever. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, March 10
Where: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St., Voltron Room
Time: 3:00 PM CST
More details here.
Finding Magic Moments: How to Look Beyond the Touchpoint
Data-driven. It’s something marketers know they should be—but infinite amounts of data and analytics don’t automatically translate into insights. Chat with our CRM Sr. Product Manager Ana about how she uses data to guide CRM choices at OkCupid to meet critical KPIs in a cross-platform world. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, March 10
Where: CB’s at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River St.
Time: 9:00 AM CST
More details here.
The Lost Weekend 2
If there’s one thing to catch during your time in Austin, it’s a sweet lineup of emerging bands. Together with BrooklynVegan, we’re bringing you The Lost Weekend 2 — three days of great music and partying, plus OkCupid swag, a photo booth, and one complimentary drink with an OkCupid profile. The best part? It takes place at Austin favorite Cheer Up Charlie’s. RSVP here.
When: Thursday March 15 — Saturday March 17
Where: Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St.
Time: 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM CST every day
Link: 2018.do512.com/lostweekend
Can’t make it to Austin? That’s totally fine. Find someone in your area on OkCupid now to recreate the festival experience in your own city.
We’ve Got Surprises For You at SXSW in Austin was originally published in The OkCupid Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Polyamory: It’s all about love
Polyamory: It’s all about love
Adam Rippon has put “hundreds” of Olympic condoms to good use
Adam Rippon has put “hundreds” of Olympic condoms to good use
Adam talks hookup culture at the Olympics and more.
Seth Meyers Describes Trump’s D**k Pic and It’s Horrific: WATCH
Seth Meyers Describes Trump’s D**k Pic and It’s Horrific: WATCH
On Thursday night, Seth Meyers elicited gasps from his audience when, after revealing the news of the Stormy Daniels lawsuit, he took a much closer look at the news that there are probably photos from Trump’s alleged affair with the porn star.
Said Meyers: “So we are looking at the very real possibility that Donald Trump sent Stormy Daniels a dick pic. Can you even imagine? Oh, you can, and that’s why you’re making those awful noises. It would look like a flaming-hot Cheeto sitting on a Brillo pad.”
Meyers audience protested the description as they all threw up in their mouths a little, to which Meyers replied: “No! No! I think we should spend more time on this! Can you just imagine him locked in a bathroom backstage trying to find the right angle with his flip phone camera?”
Watch:
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: March 9, 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: March 9, 2018
OLYMPIAN ADAM RIPPON WILL RECEIVE VISIBILITY AWARD AT 2018 HRC LOS ANGELES DINNER: “One word best describes Adam Rippon — fierce,” said HRC President Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin). “By being out and proud, Adam is bringing LGBTQ visibility to a whole new level while capturing the hearts of millions around the world with his incredible talent and personality. He isn’t afraid to use his global platform to speak out for equality, and we are proud to honor him with the HRC Visibility Award at the 2018 HRC Los Angeles Dinner.” Special guests also include out gay Olympian and past HRC honoree Gus Kenworthy, Teri Polo and Sherri Saum from ABC Family’s The Fosters, Josh Duhamel from Love, Simon, and many more. As previously announced, HRC-backed Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema and Representative Maxine Waters will speak and Grammy Award-winning rock band Portugal. The Man will perform at the event. More from HRC, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times and USA Today.
Adam Rippon has brought #LGBTQ visibility to a whole new level while capturing the hearts of millions around the world. We are proud to honor @AdaRipp with the @HRC Visibility Award at the #HRCLADinner on March 10! t.co/9T6n17eYHt
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 8, 2018
ANTI-LGBTQ “FIRST AMENDMENT DEFNSE ACT” PROPOSED BY GOP SENATORS: The bill, reintroduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), seeks to permit discrimination by individuals, many businesses, and non-profit organizations against same-sex couples, single parents and unmarried couple. Said David Stacy, HRC Government Affairs Director. “Supporters of this legislation are using religious liberty as a sword to hurt LGBTQ families rather than staying true to our long tradition of it serving as a shield to protect religious expression from government overreach.” More from HRC, Advocate, HuffPost and CNN.
6TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULES TITLE VII PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER IDENTITY: Said HRC Legal Director Sarah Warbelow: “[This] ruling by the Sixth Circuit reaffirms what we’ve said all along: Title VII bans anti-trans discrimination. Importantly, however, the court also rejected a for-profit employer’s claim that they are entitled to discriminate against an employee for religious reasons.” More from Slate.
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Meet Gia — a 14-year-old trans girl who came out to her school in a letter. “I’ve already been hiding for 13 years, and I feel like if I transitioned at a new school, I’d just keep another secret,” Gia said of her letter, which let her classmates know she’d be returning to high school as her true self. More from People.
Hear from Gia, a 14-year-old transgender student, who penned a powerful and inspirational coming out letter to her high school ���� t.co/u4BcOIjyQK
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 8, 2018
MORE THAN 60 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE SENATE LEADERS TO OPPOSE ANTI-LGBTQ STUART KYLE DUNCAN: Duncan represented the Gloucester (Va.) County School Board in its case against Gavin Grimm, the transgender high school student whose restroom access was restricted based on his gender identity. He represented Louisiana in its bid to uphold its same-sex marriage ban, and wrote an amicus brief for the state and 14 others arguing their same-sex marriage bans did not undermine the SCOTUS decision in Windsor v. U.S., which barred discrimination against married same-sex couples. More from Blue Virginia.
RESISTANCE WORKS — BEN CARSON BACKTRACKS ON REMOVING INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE FROM HUD MISSION STATEMENT: More from HuffPost.
NEW NPR SURVEY SHOWS MORE THAN HALF OF TRANS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE TEACHERS HAVE FACED DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE: Read the results from NPR.
16 YEARS LATER — NYT HONORS LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON: More from The New York Times.
Marsha P. Johnson was a warrior for transgender equality — from the front lines of Stonewall in 1969, until her untimely death in 1992. Thank you @nytimes for honoring the life and legacy of this trans pioneer. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth t.co/Rcnq1Fpvk5
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 8, 2018
OPENLY GAY FORMER NFL STAR CALLS OUT COACHES FOR ASKING PLAYERS ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION: “I think it’s time to take another step and show it understands why asking a player about his sexuality during what amounts to a job interview isn’t OK, even if it is just to see how the player reacts,” writes Esera Tuaolo (@eseratuaolo) for OutSports. More from HRC, The Daily Beast, NBC Sports and The Washington Post.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JANET MOCK!
CLEVELAND TRANS WOMAN ON SCOURGE OF VIOLENCE — “THIS IS REALLY GETTING CLOSE TO HOME”: There are at least six reported deaths of trans women in 2018 — most of whom are women of color. Last month, Phylicia Mitchell was fatally shot in Cleveland. More from News 5 Cleveland.
FIRST GROUP HOME FOR LGBTQ YOUTH COMING TO WISCONSIN: It will open its doors to eight LGBTQ young people. More from TMJ4.
#openAZ — ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES PLEDGE TO SUPPORT LGBTQ PEOPLE: The pledge marks a commitment to equality in the workplace, housing and public businesses. More from KGUN.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
ELTON JOHN WORKING TO END ANTI-LGBTQ “PROPAGANDA” LAW IN RUSSIA: John recently told reporters that he and his husband met with the Russian health minister to discuss anti-LGBTQ actions by the Russian government. More from New York Daily News.
GET THE LATEST ON THE KENYAN HIGH COURT CASE THAT COULD OVERTURN BAN ON SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS: Kenya is one of at least 72 countries that criminalize same-sex relationships. More from Autostraddle.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
The National Trust for Historic Preservation details the history of the Pauli Murray House; Them. reflects on Miss Major’s role in the trans equality movement; Bisexual boxer Nicola Adams is the inspiration for one of the more than a dozen new Barbies released for International Women’s Day!
www.hrc.org/blog/am-equality-tipsheet-march-9-2018?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed
A Trans Woman’s Experiences at the Conservative Movement’s Woodstock
A Trans Woman’s Experiences at the Conservative Movement’s Woodstock
Jennifer Williams’s visit to CPAC sounds both inspiring and terrifying, as well as a bit perplexing.
www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/3/09/trans-womans-experiences-conservative-movements-woodstock
IL GOP Atty General Candidate Said She’d Place Foster Child with Child Abusers Over Gays: REPORT
IL GOP Atty General Candidate Said She’d Place Foster Child with Child Abusers Over Gays: REPORT
Former Miss America Erika Harold, the frontrunner in the GOP race for Illinois Attorney General, once told Miss Illinois pageant officials that she would place a foster child in the home of a child abuser before placing it in the home of a loving gay couple.
Chicago’s NBC5 spoke with three former pageant officials who confirmed Harold’s answer to the question:
One of the pageant officials said: “I remember it because it was so shocking. She took some time to answer it. And that drew people in. It stopped the room.”
That pageant official said: “It said a lot about her, she spoke about reading the Bible daily and said her beliefs could not subject a child to the gay lifestyle.”
Harold’s spokesman originally told NBC 5 Harold did not recall this interview since it was nearly 20 years ago. In a second phone call, the spokesman said, “I have a real problem with this story, less than two weeks before the election, unnamed sources are going to say this?”
He questions their motivation. When asked where Harold stands today on gay adoptions, he says he has not yet asked her, but “I’m sure she is supportive.”
Another source who was also present for the interview said, “I remember it like it was yesterday. It was shocking.”
Harold’s campaign claimed in a statement that she “certainly support[s] same-sex adoption and foster care placement” and denounced the story, claiming Harold does not remember giving that answer.
One former pageant official finds that astonishing: “I find it literally impossible she does not remember, because it cost her the pageant, she did not even make the top 10 that year. There’s no way she does not remember.”
Governor Bruce Rauner has endorsed Harold, donating $350K to her campaign just this week.
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IL GOP Atty General Candidate Said She’d Place Foster Child with Child Abusers Over Gays: REPORT
Senate republicans file a federal anti-LGBTQ religious exemptions bill
Senate republicans file a federal anti-LGBTQ religious exemptions bill
The bill, filed by Sen. Mike Lee, aims to enable individuals, businesses, and corporations to discriminate against the LGBTQ community
NEW YORK – GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, released the following statement in response to Sen. Mike Lee reintroducing the so-called “First Amendment Defense Act,” (FADA) on Thursday, a bill that would enable individuals, businesses, and corporations that cite religious objections to marriage equality to discriminate against LGBTQ couples and their families. The bill is similar to HB1523, the anti-LGBTQ religious exemptions bill that went into effect in Mississippi last year.
“America was founded on the freedom of religion and this shared value continues to be critical to our nation’s success, but it does not give people the right to impose their beliefs on others, to harm others, or to discriminate,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. “While President Trump and the Senate Republicans behind this bill are pushing for discriminatory legislation, the LGBTQ community will not be silent and continue to protect the hardworking LGBTQ American families who would be placed in direct harm by this unjust bill.”
This bill has 21 co-sponsors and already has the full support of the Trump White House. During the 2016 election President Trump wrote on his campaign page: “If I am elected president and Congress passes the First Amendment Defense Act, I will sign it to protect the deeply held religious beliefs of Catholics and the beliefs of Americans of all faiths.”
However, this proposed law is in direct contrast to a recent study by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) which showed that a majority of Americans oppose anti-LGBTQ religious exemption laws. PRRI also found that 72% of Americans support laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. This includes six out of ten (60%) Republicans and 81% of Democrats.
For more information on how to accurately cover religious exemption legislation, such as FADA, please refer to GLAAD’s tip sheet: How to cover “religious exemptions” court cases, federal guidance, and legislation.
March 9, 2018
www.glaad.org/blog/senate-republicans-file-federal-anti-lgbtq-religious-exemptions-bill