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The 5 Best Bars To Meet Singles on St. Patty’s Day in Vancouver
The 5 Best Bars To Meet Singles on St. Patty’s Day in Vancouver
St. Patty’s Day – The only time green beer is passable as a beverage. This day of celebration is this Sunday and Vancouver is ready to party! To help you decide where you will be heading to feast, drink and be merry, I’ve compiled a list of the best bars in Vancouver to meet fellow […]
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Mike Pence Hosts Gay Irish PM Leo Varadkar and His Partner at Breakfast Meeting: PHOTOS
Mike Pence Hosts Gay Irish PM Leo Varadkar and His Partner at Breakfast Meeting: PHOTOS
Vice President Mike Pence hosted gay Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett at a breakfast at his home at the Naval Observatory on Thursday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence invited me and Matt to his home at the Naval Observatory this morning. It’s great to be back here for a really warm reception. pic.twitter.com/Wkh2Ic8lWP
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) March 14, 2019
The meeting was significant as conservative Christian Pence’s anti-LGBTQ views are well documented. Additionally, Pence’s wife Karen teaches at a school that bans LGBTQ students and staff members, though she was not present for the meeting, according to the Washington Post. Varadkar had a meeting with Pence on his visit last year.
RELATED: Here’s a Recap of Mike Pence’s Attacks on LGBT Rights – READ
At a speech at the breakfast, Varadkar spoke about his sexual orientation, the Washington Post reports: ‘“I lived in a country where if I’d tried to be myself at the time, it would have ended up breaking laws,” the Irish prime minister said. “But today, that is all changed. I stand here, leader of my country, flawed and human, but judged by my political actions, and not by my sexual orientation, my skin tone, gender or religious beliefs.”’
“This is the first time that Vice President Pence has hosted an openly gay world leader at his residence, though that may simply be a reflection of their low numbers,” the paper adds.
Thanks to the Vice President and his sister for a lovely morning at his home. What a great way to start this St Patrick’s weekend pic.twitter.com/2tzLEOTTpt
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) March 14, 2019
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: March 14, 2019
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: March 14, 2019
A MOMENTOUS STEP TOWARD FULL LGBTQ EQUALITY — HISTORIC, BIPARTISAN EQUALITY ACT REINTRODUCED IN CONGRESS: The Equality Act, introduced by Representatives David Cicilline (D-RI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in the House and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) in the Senate, would provide clear, comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people under our nation’s civil rights laws. More from Elle, The Washington Post, CBS, Washington Blade and HRC.
- “The Equality Act is just the beginning”: In an oped for the Advocate, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) and Rep. David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) make a powerful case for the historic measure. More from Advocate.
- Millions of LGBTQ people to gain civil rights protections under the Equality Act. More from the Williams Institute.
Today, Congress introduced the #EqualityAct, which would finally establish comprehensive federal protections for LGBTQ people under our nation’s civil rights laws.
Thank you to the pro-equality majority for making this day possible. t.co/gV8e7Mi9EM pic.twitter.com/DwzOg7U3V6
— HRC: TEXT Equality Act to 472472 (@HRC) March 13, 2019
TODAY — #HRCONTHEHILL: HRC’s annual Equality Convention kicks off with Lobby Day today. Hundreds of HRC members and volunteers will be fanning out on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and encourage support for issues critical to the LGBTQ community including the Equality Act and speaking out against the Trump-Pence ban on transgender troops. Follow the day’s action on HRC’s Twitter.
- Headliners at tomorrow’s Equality Convention session include Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Susie Lee (D-NV) and Chris Pappas (D-NH). Klobuchar’s remarks will begin at 9:25 a.m., followed by a roundtable featuring Davids, Lee and Pappas. Media interested in covering the event must contact [email protected] for more detail.
HRC APPLAUDS HOUSE COMMITTEE FOR REJECTING ANTI-TRANSGENDER AMENDMENTS TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA): “It’s shocking that in 2019, Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee would use a bill designed to address violence against women as a vehicle to launch a coordinated attack on the LGBTQ community,” said David Stacy, HRC Government Affairs Director (@david_stacy). More from HRC.
THURSDAY MUST READ IN NYTIMES — HOW “REAL AMERICA” BECAME QUEER AMERICA: “America’s queer center of gravity is moving toward the middle,” writes Samantha Allen (@SLAwrites), reflecting on how attitudes toward LGBTQ people are changing rapidly in the heartland. “Before we know it, this country will have become LGBT-friendly not from the outside in but from the inside out.” More from The New York Times.
STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP — MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE PASSES BILL PROTECTING YOUTH FROM DANGEROUS “CONVERSION THERAPY”: “Now, it is critical for the Massachusetts Senate to quickly pass these bipartisan protections so they can make their way to the Governor,” said HRC National Field Director Marty Rouse. More from WBUR and HRC.
- North Carolina faces lawsuit from state employees who argue that their health plan violates the rights of transgender people by denying them access to gender affirming treatment. More from NBC and The News & Observer.
TRUMP-PENCE ADMINISTRATION’S TRANSGENDER TROOP BAN IS “DISTURBING AND DISAPPOINTING”: “This is really a national security risk. This is putting folks, not just folks, not just transgender folks, but other soldiers in danger by inflicting undue stress onto them,” said HRC Press Secretary Charlotte Clymer (@cmclymer) in the interview. More from ABC News.
.@HRC‘s @cmclymer calls Pentagon’s new transgender policy “disturbing and disappointing.”
“This is enormously stressful… This is really a national security risk. This is putting folks, not just transgender folks, but other soldiers in danger” t.co/oCqpiiJfXo pic.twitter.com/tCmq5sbESc
— ABC News Live (@ABCNewsLive) March 13, 2019
LGBTQ NETWORK LAUNCHES ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM: It will provide educational, life skills and financial training to high school students. More from NewsDay.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
INDIA DECRIMINALIZED SAME-SEX RELATIONS, YET LGBTQ PEOPLE STILL FACE STIGMA AND VIOLENCE: More from The Guardian.
HORRIBLE — ANTI-LGBTQ ARSONISTS VANDALIZED HIV TESTING CENTER IN ATHENS: More from Gay Star News.
CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP VOICES CONCERN OVER ANTI-LGBTQ CRACKDOWN IN MALAYSIA: More from PinkNews.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Daily Dot features Nico Lang’s (@Nico_Lang) profile honoring the late trans activist Stephanie Mott; HuffPost highlights Queer Eye’s (@QueerEye) Tan France (@tanfrance) on how fashion has empowered him; The Salt Lake Tribune spotlights Utah Jazz (@UtahJazz) fans raising money for HRC Foundation.
A group of @UtahJazz fans aim to raise $25,000 — the amount Russell Westbrook was fined by the NBA — to be donated to Human Rights Campaign.
The organizer of the fundraiser says he hopes it will “show our true colors.” t.co/9TtC71aCej
— The Salt Lake Tribune (@sltrib) March 13, 2019
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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10 Things to Get You Through Spring
10 Things to Get You Through Spring
www.advocate.com/television/2019/3/14/10-things-get-you-through-spring
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How ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Shows Gay Survival of Violence and Trauma
How ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Shows Gay Survival of Violence and Trauma
Wilson Cruz discusses the resilience of his character, Dr. Hugh Culber — as well as his own.
www.advocate.com/television/2019/3/14/how-star-trek-discovery-shows-gay-survival-violence-and-trauma
Can’t Get No…Motivation
Can’t Get No…Motivation
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You’d think with the official start of Spring being just around the corner, motivation to get an exercise regime together might come naturally. The pressure starts to mount from all angles when shirtless fun is on the horizon. Whether you go to the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle, vanity, or genuine enjoyment, it can get kind of stale at times. Recently, some of us on the Daddyhunt Team have been trying to be a bit more active outside of the gym, as in, building some “real world” strength that’s actually applicable and, dare we say, fun! The gym plateau we all reach is commonplace, which is why a supplemental activity seems like the best chance of shaking things up. In an effort to give us all the “get up and go” we might need, we’ve gathered some potentially fun suggestions to keep things interesting.
Join an Intramural Gay Sports Group
What if playing sports with a group of guys could actually be fun? Not only are gay sports leagues a great way of keeping in shape and to a schedule, they’re also a great way to make new friends (and who knows, even meet your future significant other).
Grab A Partner
Statistics show that having a workout partner in tow increases your chances of reaching your fitness goals. While actually making sure you each get to the gym is an obvious benefit, there’s nothing like having a friend there to give you a spot and encouraging you to push yourself even further. You may also find that in trying to keep up with each other, developing a healthy dose of competition can keep you performing at peak levels. What’s more, having a date at the gym, with a new beau or significant other, can keep things sexy in and out of the gym. Especially when it’s time to hit the showers and burn even more calories with some post-workout sexcersizing.
Find Someone to Kick Your Ass
It may not be for everybody, but sometimes you need someone to get in your face and subsequently force you to the ground. Finding a local exercise boot camp or program may seem like a scary idea at first, but the results are nothing but. Making a commitment to meet before (or after) work with a group of peers and have a drill sergeant push you to your limits will whip you into shape in no time. Just look at all those sexy military recruits. If it works for them, it’ll certainly work for you. There are similar, albeit slightly less intense programs, like CrossFit, which has locations around the world and garner the same sexy results. CrossFit gyms are great for all levels of experience. And while they can vary depending on which gym you go to, the classes your own gym has to offer can be a great way to spice things up from time to time and get some different muscles in the mix.
The Great Outdoors
When the weather begins to warm up, shirts tend to come off. That should be motivation enough to take a stroll, run, bike, blade, or skip around your local park and see what the rest of the guys are up to be they straight or gay. And if you’re able, switching up your commute via bike or walking can be another great way to make getting fit a part of your daily routine (and save you some money in the process).
Got any other great motivators or suggestions for getting back with the healthy? Get those finger working and type hard below!
