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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 25, 2019
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 25, 2019
HRC RESPONDS TO TRUMP-PENCE ADMINISTRATION’S RELEASE OF GAG RULE DISMANTLING TITLE X: “This is a dangerous and life-threatening attack by Trump and Pence that will effectively dismantle the Title X program, which provides reproductive care to millions, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with a low income, and others. We must fight this,” said HRC President Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin).
BREAKING: Despite massive opposition, the Trump-Pence administration just released its unethical gag rule, making it illegal for Title X health care providers to refer patients for abortion. #NoGagRule #DontGagMyCare pic.twitter.com/i0PYZfUuRj
— Planned Parenthood Action (@PPact) February 22, 2019
IN WASH POST, HRC’S TY COBB TAKES ON TRUMP-PENCE CLAIM THAT THEY’LL SEEK TO END CRIMINALIZATION OF SAME-SEX SEXUAL RELATIONS: “To lead on the world stage, this administration must first be truly committed to the fight for equality — and that begins right here at home,” writes Cobb (@TyWesleyCobb). Read the full piece in WaPo.
As long as the Trump-Pence administration peddle hate within our own borders, there is no reason to believe that they are serious about defeating hate abroad. t.co/6yJe7moMYC
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 22, 2019
MUST WATCH MONDAY — ICYMI, CHECK OUT DOLORES HUERTA, CHAD GRIFFIN, REP. MARK TAKANO AND OTHERS AT HRC’S TIME TO THRIVE CONFERENCE: Earlier this month, Time to THRIVE brought together youth-serving professionals to discuss best practices for working with and caring for LGBTQ youth and their families in schools, community centers, health care settings and beyond. View the full playlist of videos at HRC’s YouTube page.
“NEARLY 2,000 MILES OF WALKING TO FIND ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE UNDER DISCO BALLS IN D.C.”: Amazing story of transgender woman’s dangerous journey from Guatemala to D.C., by Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak (@petulad). More from The Washington Post.
STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP:
- The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill updating the state’s surrogacy laws to be inclusive of unmarried as well as married intended parents. Openly transgender state lawmaker Danica Roem said this will make it “easier for LGBTQ parents to have kids.” More from Washington Blade.
- Pro-equality voices in Texas, from pastors to business leaders, are speaking out in support of the local LGBTQ community, and urging the state legislature to protect all its residents. More from Dallas Voice and Austin Business Journal.
- The D.C. Council asked the chief judge of the D.C. Superior Court to amend its nondiscrimination policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity in its jury selection process. More from Washington Blade.
- Kansas State Rep. Ron Highland (R) removed name from anti-LGBTQ legislation after his daughter penned a letter asking him why he would “openly attempt at policy that elevates hate and hurts my family or friends.” More from The Washington Post.
REP. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON (D-DC) INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT DC LGBTQ COMMUNITY, WOMEN AND RELIGIOUS MINORITIES FROM FEDERAL ATTACK:
Thank you @EleanorNorton for introducing an important bill that would protect #LGBTQ people, women & religious minorities from discrimination in the name of religion. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act should not be used to discriminate against others. t.co/v9XOHIO9vj pic.twitter.com/SHrfUBmXSp
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 22, 2019
MORNING MUST READ — IF TRUMP IS SERIOUS ABOUT ENDING HIV TRANSMISSIONS, HE MUST WITHDRAW PROPOSAL THAT UNDERCUTS TREATMENT: “As the fight to end HIV continues, we all must support policies that make access to the right medications easier, not harder, for those living with HIV,” write Equality Florida’s Nadine Smith (@1NadineSmith) and Alejandro Acosta. “Florida is at the center of the current fight against the HIV in the nation, and the Trump administration’s proposal threatens hard-fought progress and the lives of all Floridians.” More from Miami Herald.
AFTER PUBLIC MEETING, VIRGINIA SCHOOL BOARD SAYS IT WON’T CHANGE ANTI-TRANSGENDER POLICY: Gavin Grimm, who bravely sued the school district when he was denied access to the boys’ restroom, said: “It’s disappointing that the board is choosing to prolong the suffering of trans youth in Gloucester County Public Schools, but we will see this fight through no matter how long it takes.” More from WSET.
HARROWING NEW NORTH CAROLINA STUDY SHOWS INCREASE IN SUICIDE AMONG YOUTH: The overall rate has nearly doubled in the state since 2010, and these rates increase dramatically for Black and LGBTQ students. More from ABC 11.
DETROIT LGBTQ NONPROFIT BUYS SPACE TO CREATE NATION’S LARGEST BLACK-LED LGBTQ CENTER: More from Crain’s Detroit Business.
CONGRATS TO LGBTQ AND ALLIED PERFORMERS ON THEIR OSCARS WINS LAST NIGHT: Lady Gaga (@LadyGaga) won an Oscar for Original Song in “A Star Is Born” (@astarisbornmovie) and Regina King (@ReginaKing) for Best Supporting Actress in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (@BealeStreet).
Congratulations @LadyGaga on your #Oscars win for Original Song! @starisbornmovie pic.twitter.com/QMCDOMFXd7
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 25, 2019
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
HORRIBLE — BBC NEWS’ FIRST LGBTQ CORRESPONDENT SPEAKS OUT ABOUT FACING HOMOPHOBIC AND RACIST ABUSE IN NEW ROLE: Last December, Ben Hunte (@BenInLDN) was named the first LGBTQ correspondent for BBC News (@BBCNews). More from INews.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
MPRNews features an interview with Andrea Jenkins (@annapoetic), the first transgender black woman elected to public office
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‘Ex-Gay’ Leaders Are Also Victims—Of Organized Religion
‘Ex-Gay’ Leaders Are Also Victims—Of Organized Religion
We can hate people like David Matheson, but their sins are borne from the homophobia of dogma.
www.advocate.com/commentary/2019/2/25/ex-gay-leaders-are-also-victims-organized-religion
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‘Green Book’ Wins Best Picture At Oscars
‘Green Book’ Wins Best Picture At Oscars
Green Book won best picture at the Oscars.
The film about the Black, gay artist, Dr. Don Shirley, earned a total of five Oscar nominations.
Mahershala Ali won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role as Shirley.
The film also won best screenpla .
The post ‘Green Book’ Wins Best Picture At Oscars appeared first on Towleroad Gay News.
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Oscars 2019: Queer stories are front and center
Oscars 2019: Queer stories are front and center
Photo Credit: ABC
The 91st Annual Academy Awards were held Sunday evening, live from the Dolby Theater is Los Angeles. Queer stories were front and center in the winners and on stage at the ceremony.
One of the biggest highlights of the night was bi singer and actress Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, who received a standing ovation for their performance of the hit “Shallow” from A Star is Born, with Gaga playing the piano during the number. The song went on to win Original Song, with Gaga giving a moving acceptance speech. Gaga is only the second nominee ever to be nominated both for song and in an acting category in the same year.
“From Billy Porter rocking the carpet, to Lady Gaga’s powerful performance on stage, queer people, stories, and characters were front and center at the Oscars this evening,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.
In an exciting surpise, Olivia Colman won the Actress in a Leading Role award for her portrayal of the queer Queen Anne in GLAAD Media Award-nominee The Favourite. In her speech she thanked, “Emma and Rachel, the two loveliest women in the world to fall in love with.”
Mahershala Ali took home Actor in a Supporting Role for portraying the queer classical pianist, Dr. Don Shirley. His speech honored the life and work of Shirley, saying, “I was trying to capture Dr. Shirley’s essence, which was a reflection of the person he was and the life that he lived.” Green Book also took home Best Picture, the most coveted award of the night, as well as Best Original Screenplay.
Rami Malek won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of queer icon Freddie Mercury in biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. In a press statement about removing the film from contention for the GLAAD Media Awards, GLAAD noted: “Bohemian Rhapsody brought the story of LGBTQ icon Freddie Mercury to audiences around the world, many of whom never saw an out and proud lead character in a film or saw the impact of HIV and AIDS in fair and accurate ways. The impact of the film is undeniable. We believe, however, that we must send a clear and unequivocal message to LGBTQ youth and all survivors of sexual assault that GLAAD and our community will stand with survivors and will not be silent when it comes to protecting them from those who would do them harm.” The film also won the Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, and Film Editing awards.
Regina King took home the award in Best Supporting Actress for If Beale Streets Could Talk, adapted from the novel by infamous gay writer and activist James Baldwin. King’s speech started with her thanking Baldwin.
Out double nominee Marc Shaiman accompanied Bette Middler on the piano during the performance of the nominated song, “Where the Lost Things Go” from Mary Poppins Returns.
There were mulitple LGBTQ presenters throughout the night. Queer actress Sarah Paulson presented the nominees in Achievement in Visual Effects, out bi actress Tessa Thompson presented the award for Best Original Score, and queer actress Amandla Stenberg along with Congressman John Lewis presented the nominee Green Book.
On the red carpet, GLAAD’s President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis was photographed sporting a GLAAD ‘together’ pin and a pantsuit designed by August Getty.
I am super excited to be at the #Oscars tonight. A BIG thank you to August Getty Atelier for the chicest suit in town and Cesar Hess for bringing the whole look together. pic.twitter.com/FP1FKaTt5v
— Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) February 25, 2019
Another red carpet highlight was Pose’s Billy Porter walking in a Christian Siriano velvet tuxedo gown. Porter was one of the hosts of ABC’s red carpet coverage, and his outfit was one of the most talked about looks of the night. Other LGBTQ red carpet standouts include Shangela, Adam Lambert, and Lady Gaga.
Imagine all the young queer kids around the world who are watching a Black gay man proudly turning looks in a gown on the #Oscars red carpet and being celebrated. #RepresentationMatters
We love you, @theebillyporter. t.co/YRrKa6uSC0
— GLAAD (@glaad) February 25, 2019
The opening number was a musical performance by out singer Adam Lambert performing a Queen medley with the band. The “In Memoriam” segment included tribute to legendary gay producer Craig Zadan and classic Hollywood actor Tab Hunter.
GLAAD’s Megan Townsend was live-tweeting the ceremony from the press room. Check GLAAD’s twitter to see her recap of the night!
February 24, 2019
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