Q&A goes off the rails when GOP Rep. says kids are better off in orphanages than with gay parents
Rep. Chris Smith’s attempt to connect with young voters fell apart when he claimed children are better off in orphanages than in homes with gay parents.
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Carter Gabriel: Celebration!
Carter Gabriel: Celebration!
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23 Masturbation Tips for Girls Who Need to Get Off
23 Masturbation Tips for Girls Who Need to Get Off
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HRC’s Parents for Trans Equality Council On How Schools Can Welcome All Students’ Identities
HRC’s Parents for Trans Equality Council On How Schools Can Welcome All Students’ Identities
This month, HRC asked members of our Parents for Transgender Equality Council to share reflections on how schools can support their young, transgender and non-binary family members as they head back to school.
For many children with marginalized identities, the first few days and weeks back to school can make or break their year — and for trans and non-binary students, it can be doubly difficult to know where to turn to seek support for their unique needs.
HRC and the University of Connecticut’s recent 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report revealed that a majority of transgender youth don’t feel safe using the bathroom at school and are often not called by their chosen names or correct pronouns.
That’s why it’s not only critical that educators continue learning how to create safe and supportive schools for transgender and non-binary students, but that these young people — who might not feel safe speaking up — have their own strategies as well when they return to school.
Here are some of our parents’ hopes for the new school year:
“I wonder if schools will be ready for my son, for our family and for all that we represent. I’m proud that his teachers take the lead setting a tone of acceptance and support. In our school support looks like advocacy, honesty and love. Students learn about protecting the rights of others, and they are asked to be their honest, authentic selves each day.”
— Jodie Patterson, New York
“We wanted the staff and students at our school to have the knowledge, compassion and vision to understand the challenges Nicole faced on a daily basis. Nicole just wants to be able to fit in — just like her brother. We worked with the school team to learn together how best to support all students. It was about working together to make simple changes to help everyone learn about new things at a comfortable pace.”
— Wayne and Kelly Maines, Texas
“Please learn how to correctly pronounce our child’s name and call them by their chosen name. Please don’t tell them that names perceived as culturally different are difficult and decide that you are going to call them a nickname. Please don’t ask our child to ‘explain’ their clothes, hairstyle or the meaning of their name. Please speak up when there is name-calling or gender-based slurs in the classroom — and don’t always divide the class into groups by gender. You never know when a child may not identify with the binary.”
— Ea M. Porter, Minnesota
“We have the same hopes and aspirations for our transgender son as we do our cisgender daughter for this school year. We ask simply that our educators and schools offer a safe and supportive environment for each of them so they can learn and thrive in peace.”
— Pete and Sarah Tchoryk, Michigan
“My child thrives in school because her administrators have been so supportive in creating a safe and welcoming environment for learning. They use her pronouns and chosen name. They allow her to use the facilities she identifies with. She can participate in activities based on her gender identity. And they created a very inclusive, comprehensive non-discrimination policy.”
— Amy D’Arpino, Arizona
“When Max went back to school with a new name, new pronouns and a new bathroom that aligned with his gender identity, his reading scores jumped three levels in just three weeks — and he didn’t lose a single friend. When parents and teachers embrace trans and non-binary kids, it actually IMPROVES their lives. This tiny example of acceptance should be applied for every LGBTQ student, all the time.”
— Amber and Adam Briggle, Texas
“As we head back to middle school, we ask that our teachers, staff and administrators embrace the full spectrum of gender identity and expression in their language. Our kids are more than simply “boys” and “girls.” They are students, artists, singers, mathematicians, scientists and more. They are busting beyond binary pronouns, and schools need to recognize and celebrate that all students are on a gender spectrum.”
— Sarah and Brian Watson, Maryland
Housed by the HRC Foundation, Welcoming Schools and Time to THRIVE are national programs designed to help LGBTQ youth succeed. Welcoming Schools is the nation’s premier professional development program providing LGBTQ and gender inclusive resources to schools to reduce bullying behavior and establish a positive school climate. Time to THRIVE is an annual national conference that brings together K-12 educators, counselors and other youth-serving professionals to build awareness and cultural competency to better support LGBTQ youth.
Lizzy Storm: Vod Weekend
Lizzy Storm: Vod Weekend
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HRC Celebrates the Resilience of the Latinx Community
HRC Celebrates the Resilience of the Latinx Community
As we mark the start of Latinx Heritage Month, HRC is proud to honor the histories, cultures and contributions of Latinx LGBTQ people and allies who continuously fight for change across our communities.
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Latinx Heritage Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the rich heritage of the Latinx community, with roots from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
We use the term “Latinx” rather than “Hispanic” to center the identities of non-binary and gender-expansive people and to interrupt language that excludes indigenous, Brazilian and other non-Spanish-speaking Latinx people from these celebrations.
“When I began my work in advocacy, there wasn’t a national LGBTQ organization that reflected the intersections of my Latinx identity and my gay identity,” said Alejandro Avilés, HRC Director of Outreach and Engagement. “In lockstep with our partners such as LULAC, NAACP and UnidosUS, HRC is committed to building and expanding our relationship with the Latinx community and standing strong together against the barrage of attacks from an administration that seeks to target the most marginalized among us.”
Elected officials and candidates like Ruben Gallego, Diane Marie Rodríguez Zambrano, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Lupe Valdez, Nelson Araujo, José Julio Sarria and January Contreras provide bright lights in dark times, advocating for LGBTQ people at the local and federal level, and reminding us that the fight for equality is far from over.
Artists and creators such as Frida Kahlo, Alex Sanchez, Gloria Anzaldúa, Cherríe Moraga, Rose Troche, Denice Frohman, Julio Salgado and Ricky Martin use mediums from poetry to music and film to bring the experiences, struggles and triumphs of the Latinx community to life.
The leadership of Latinx HRC Global Innovators, including Diego Mora Bello, Alba Reyes, Gabriel de la Cruz Soler, Laura Frida Weinstein Nisenbon and Emilio Maldonado, drives the movement for global equality.
Orlando Cruz, Rudy Galindo, Bianca Sierra and Stephany Mayor have broken boundaries both inside and outside the sports arena for Latinx athletes.
Celebrities from Sara Ramirez, Mark Indelicato, Stephanie Beatriz and Daniela Vega to Laith Ashley De La Cruz, Emily Rios, Wilson Cruz and Natalie Morales live proudly, openly and authentically, inspiring others and serving as role models for Latinx youth.
We celebrate the work of fierce advocates like Ruby Corado, María Teresa Kumar, Cristina Jiménez, Bamby Salcedo, Alexa Rodriguez, Eliel Cruz, Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, José Gutiérrez, Anthony Romero, Joanna Maria Cifredo, Jennicet Gutierrez and Diego Sanchez, who challenge us to question the bias, discrimination and prejudice that disproportionately affect LGBTQ people of color.
HRC is committed to building and expanding our relationship with the Latinx community and working with our partners to address the challenges that they face, like violence and harassment, language barriers and access, HIV and health inequity and more.
This month and always, we stand firmly with those in the Latinx community who are under attack — including immigrant families ripped apart by the Trump-Pence administration’s unconscionable policies and young people affected by the administration’s cruel decision to end DACA.
From turning out Equality Voters in November to our grassroots efforts mobilizing against these and other dangerous attacks — HRC is fighting everyday to pull the emergency brake on Trump and Pence and to ensure full equality and justice is achieved for everyone, everywhere.
For more information about HRC’s work with Latinx communities and to access HRC’s Spanish-language resources, click here.
Congratulations to Ellen and Jerry from San Jose, California!
Congratulations to Ellen and Jerry from San Jose, California!
Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters. This was certainly true for Ellen. She writes: “It started out like any other online dating encounter; Jerry sent me a ‘heart’ on Zoosk and asked how my day was. We chatted for 2-3 days before we decided to meet up for a bite to eat. I
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Details Emerge of Sexual Assault Allegation Against Trump SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Details Emerge of Sexual Assault Allegation Against Trump SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Trump’s SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh is under investigation by the FBI for a sexual assault allegation by a former high school classmate.
The New Yorker’s Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer report that the alleged victim told her story in a complaint to Democratic lawmakers on Thursday: “In the letter, the woman alleged that, during an encounter at a party, Kavanaugh held her down, and that he attempted to force himself on her. She claimed in the letter that Kavanaugh and a classmate of his, both of whom had been drinking, turned up music that was playing in the room to conceal the sound of her protests, and that Kavanaugh covered her mouth with his hand. She was able to free herself. Although the alleged incident took place decades ago and the three individuals involved were minors, the woman said that the memory had been a source of ongoing distress for her, and that she had sought psychological treatment as a result.”
Said Kavanaugh in a statement: “I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation. I did not do this back in high school or at any time.”
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Details Emerge of Sexual Assault Allegation Against Trump SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
COMING OCTOBER 2018 – A New, Redesigned DADDYHUNT
COMING OCTOBER 2018 – A New, Redesigned DADDYHUNT
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