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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 29, 2020
HRC ENDORSES U.S. REP. LUCY MCBATH (@lucymcbath) OF GEORGIA FOR RE-ELECTION: “In 2018, voters sent a clear message by rejecting the politics of fear and division and sending bold pro-equality champions like Lucy McBath to Washington. Now, it’s time to make sure those leaders have the support they need to continue to work on behalf of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). More from HRC.
LGBTQ PEOPLE NEED PAID LEAVE — THAT’S WHY CONGRESS NEEDS TO PASS THE FAMILY ACT NOW: The FAMILY Act is the only proposal for national paid leave that meets the needs of today’s working people, including LGBTQ families. Learn more from HRC.
All working Americans will need access to #PaidLeave at some point.
Passing the #FAMILYAct would ensure all families will not have to risk their economic livelihood when needing to take time off to care for loved ones.
Thank you @RepJimmyPanetta for supporting this bill. pic.twitter.com/tFU2SfTzup
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 28, 2020
WELCOME WEDNESDAY — HRC INTRODUCES 2020 CLASS OF YOUTH AMBASSADORS: These LGBTQ advocates will represent the HRC Foundation, adding their voices and experiences to raise awareness about the most pressing concerns facing LGBTQ youth and HRC’s programs that promote well-being for LGBTQ youth. Read more from HRC.
Meet @HRC’s newest Youth Ambassadors, who will:
✔️ Represent the HRC Foundation
✔️ Add their voices and experiences to HRC’s work
✔️ Help shape HRC’s future�� Learn more ��t.co/EdGxbzDie5
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 29, 2020
ICYMI — HRC’S 2020 NEW YORK GALA TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST: Award-winning supermodel, philanthropist and businesswoman Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell); award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth); PVH Corp. (@PVHCorp), owner of iconic brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger; and Broadway playwrights Jeremy O. Harris (@jeremyoharris) and Matthew Lopez will be honored at the event. Read more here, and to request media credentials, please email your full name, outlet affiliation, role and cell phone number to [email protected].
U.S. HOUSE TO VOTE ON “NO BAN ACT”: More here.
Three years ago the Trump-Pence administration announced its hateful #MuslimBan, and now they’re planning to expand these efforts. We will continue to fight back.#NoBanAct now.
No ban ever. t.co/vWXmxrQm5m
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 28, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR REMOVES “SEXUAL ORIENTATION” FROM ITS ETHICS GUIDE ABOUT PREVENTING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION: “Removing these protections sends a dangerous signal to workers and supervisors that non-discrimination protections are no longer a priority,” said Robin Maril, HRC associate legal director. Read more from Dawn Ennis (@lifeafterdawn) at Forbes.
FEDERAL APPEALS COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF SAME-SEX COUPLE WHO CHALLENGED INDIANA BIRTH RECORDS LAW: The couple argued that the law is discriminatory because two parents of the same sex are not allowed to be listed on birth certificates. More from the Associated Press.
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PRO ICE HOCKEY PLAYER ZACH SULLIVAN COMES OUT AS BISEXUAL: Sullivan (@ZachSully11) plays for the Manchester Storm in England. More from PinkNews and BBC Radio Sport.
“POSE” STAR & TRANSGENDER ADVOCATE ANGELICA ROSS (@angelicaross) IS THE FACE OF LOUIS VUITTON’S NEW AD CAMPAIGN: Read more from NBC Out.
Louis Vuitton | Pre-Fall 2020 pic.twitter.com/6j2xcQitGb
— Angelica Ross (@angelicaross) January 22, 2020
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
MORE THAN 70 ORGANIZATIONS AND POLITICAL PARTIES SEND LETTER TO SCOTTISH POLITICIANS TO SUPPORT TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: The letter comes as the Scottish government published draft legislation of a reformed version of the Gender Recognition Act. More from PinkNews.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Distractify reviews new short film Denim, starring Jazz Jennings (@JazzJennings__)
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