Kiddy Smile, Tan France, Ariana Grande, Dino Sajudin, Fire Island, Minneapolis, Phillip Picardi, Beyoncé, U.S. Open: HOT LINKS

PREPARING FOR HELL. Republicans circulate document of investigations Democrats plan to launch should they flip the House: “Thanks to their control of Congress, Republicans have blocked most of the Democrats’ investigative requests. But if the House flips, the GOP loses its power to stymie. Lawyers close to the White House tell me the Trump administration is nowhere near prepared for the investigatory onslaught that awaits them, and they consider it among the greatest threats to his presidency.”

PEARL. Blacklisted from RuPaul’s Drag Race. “Now, I was never dumb enough to think I would be invited back for All Stars, and I was definitely not gunning for it at all, but to openly punish me for being honest about a situation that happened with me after four years of silence is disgusting and shameful.”

NORTH KOREA. U.S. now worse off than before summit.

DINO SAJUDIN. Trump doorman released from NDA, now free to talk about Trump’s possible love child.

KIDDY SMILE. NYT profiles Pierre Hache, the gay black DJ who recently performed at the presidential palace in France: ‘On the day of the Elysée appearance, Mr. Hache wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the words, “Son of immigrants, black and gay.” He also brought along a troupe of ball dancers who posed for photographs with Mr. Macron on the palace steps. The pictures, which were widely shared on social media, caused a stir. Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally party, shared a video of the performance on Twitter, adding “Help!” and the scream emoji. Politicians from the center-right party the Republicans mocked the display as unstatesmanlike.

DANA LOESCH. NRA spokesghoul calls for end to gun-free zones after Jacksonville shooting: “A horrible tragedy. End gun free zones or have the security in place to keep people safe in them.”

A horrible tragedy. End gun free zones or have the security in place to keep people safe in them. t.co/GlbQGxhJ5Z t.co/fhpWKde0Mh

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 26, 2018

STAGE CRASHER. The Beyonce – Jay-Z concert ended abruptly on Saturday after a drunk fan rushed the stage.

FIRE ISLAND. 1968 raid on “meat rack” was birth of LGBTQ rights in New York: “The raid that began 50 years ago on August 25, 1968, set off a chain of events that helped pave the way for LGBTQ rights in New York state. Police tactics that had long cowed gay men into fearful submission were beaten back by a skilled defense attorney.”

U.S. OPEN. Two out women and no gay male players: “When action starts Monday. there will be two open lesbians competing: Alison van Uytvanck of Belgium, who plays Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, and Johanna Larsson of Sweden, who plays Alize Cornet. Van Uytvanck, ranked 39, finished in the Round of 16 at Wimbledon, but she has never won a match at the U.S. Open…There has never been an out gay man competing in men’s professional tennis in the modern era and only one who has come out a gay after retiring, American Brian Vahaly.”

PHILLIP PICARDI. Teen Vogue editor joins OUT magazine as editor-in-chief.

MINNEAPOLIS. Gay bar Jetset shuts down. ‘According to a January Development Tracker story from the Journal, KMP Investments has proposed converting Jetset’s building into a mixed-use property, with first-floor commercial space and housing on the second and third floors. “A spokesman said the project would not affect Jetset,” the Journal reported then. But from the looks of this June Facebook post from Jetset, it’s the property owner who didn’t want to renew the lease.

TAN FRANCE. The Queer Eye fashion guru has filmed his first scripted TV scene for Crazy Ex Girlfriend.

YOU GUYS!
Yesterday, I did something I would have never dreamt possible. I filmed a scripted scene!
The amazing folks @CrazyExGFTV had me guest star, and I couldn’t feel more honored and grateful.
Airs November! @alinebmckenna pic.twitter.com/MmNZ0tR1s9

— Tan France (@tanfrance) August 26, 2018

DO-OVER OF THE DAY. Ariana Grande starts a song again after audience member tells her to because he wasn’t recording.

MONDAY MUSES. Sandy by James Falciano.

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Karsyn Kelly: What is It Recently???

Do I have a booger hanging out of my nose? Food on my face or lipstick on my teeth? Lately I have been getting the longest stares when im out in public. Im wondering what it is that im doing that are the cause for these long gazes! Its the length of time where its not completely creepy/stalker like, but definitely longer then the normal “glance over” or quick second eye contact with a stranger. It falls right in between….a couple of my friends have mentioned it to me too that I get the weirdest/longest stares. Anyways, Just was wondering if anyone goes through similar semi-awkward glances or at least has ideas of the possible reasons? ORRRR I may be thinking way too much into this particular subject and somehow has formed a public insecurity of sorts. I also then become paranoid to where these people recognize me from being on Cam, am I supposed to feel embarrassed or flattered? I feel torn between the two. Anywho, just my thought of the day before I hit the hay! (hey look im suddenly a poet today too!!! haha) Hope everyone sleeps well and would love to hear from new friends!!!!XO Karsyn

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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 27, 2018

HRC PRESIDENT CHAD GRIFFIN’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN: “Senator McCain was a patriot and a hero, whose life was defined by his service and sacrifice on behalf of our country. While we disagreed on many issues, later in his career, he became an increasingly vocal advocate for LGBTQ servicemembers. In the last few years, Senator McCain blocked anti-LGBTQ language in the National Defense Authorization Act, opposed a ‘license to discriminate’ bill in Arizona, denounced the Trump-Pence Administration’s effort to ban transgender troops and spoke out against the nomination of the anti-LGBTQ Mark Green to lead the Army. We join with millions of Americans in mourning his loss, and extend our deepest condolences to Senator McCain’s wife, Cindy, and his entire family.” More from HRC.

.@HRC mourns the passing of Senator John McCain. We honor his lifetime of service, sacrifice and devotion to our country. t.co/ULSZ8enmIG

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) August 26, 2018

HRC AND FUNDACIÓN IGUALES LAUNCH FIRST LGBT WORKPLACE INCLUSION SURVEY IN CHILE: “As HRC expands its efforts to bring LGBT workplace equality across the Americas, we are excited to work with Iguales to promote LGBT-inclusive practices among Chilean employers,” said Deena Fidas, HRC Director of HRC Equidad MX and HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, and co-author of the CEI. “As we have seen in the U.S. and Mexico, more corporations identify LGBT inclusion as a fundamental value that provides a competitive business edge and greater economic impact. We commend Chile for its leadership on promoting an LGBT-inclusive corporate culture across Chile and throughout the South American region.” More from HRC.

HRC Y FUNDACIÓN IGUALES LANZAN PRIMERA ENCUESTA DE INCLUSIÓN LGBT EN CENTROS LABORALES DE CHILE: “A medida que HRC expande sus esfuerzos para traer la igualdad laboral de personas LGBT a las Américas, nos complace trabajar con Iguales para promover prácticas de inclusión LGBT en las compañías chilenas”, dijo Deena Fidas, directora de HRC Equidad MX y el Programa de Igualdad en el Centro Laboral de HRC y coautora del CEI. “Como hemos visto en Estados Unidos y México, más empresas consideran la inclusión LGBT como un valor fundamental que proporciona una ventaja comercial competitiva y un mayor impacto económico. Felicitamos a Chile por su liderazgo en promover una cultura corporativa inclusiva en el país y en toda la región sudamericana”. Más de HRC, La Tercera y emol.

MUST WATCH MONDAY — NEW HRC VIDEO DETAILS ANTI-LGBTQ RECORD OF PENNSYLVANIA GUBNATORIAL CANDIDATE SCOTT WAGNER: After making transphobic comments and saying he’d be open to rolling back LGBTQ rights, Scott Wagner still thinks that he should be the next governor of Pennsylvania. Wagner unconscionable statement comes around the 49-minute mark of this video. More from Gay Star News. Watch here.

HRC JOINS NATIONWIDE RALLIES TO #StopKavanaugh: St. Louis-based attorney Sarah Garber spoke with HRC ahead of the St. Louis rally, where she delivered remarks on behalf of other HRC members and supporters about the dangers posed by Kavanaugh’s nomination. More from HRC.

.@HRC is proud to join the #UniteForJustice rallies across the country to #StopKavanaugh. His confirmation is a threat to:

️‍LGBTQ equality
Reproductive rights
Affordable health care
Workers’ rights
Immigrants’ rights

The stakes have never been higher. pic.twitter.com/KUVZaXBKJK

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) August 26, 2018

CALIFORNIA GOV. JERRY BROWN SIGNS BILL DESIGNATING COUNTRY’S FIRST STATE MEMORIAL FOR LGBTQ VETERANS: More from Q Voice News.

INSURANCE BOARD THAT OVERSEES BENEFITS FOR WISCONSIN STATE WORKERS RESTORES COVERAGE FOR TRANSITION-RELATED CARE: More from The Associated Press.

HRC JOINS “EQUAL FUTURE” CAMPAIGN TO SHARE STORIES OF LGBTQ CATHOLICS: The campaign is encouraging those attending the World Meeting of Families to urge the Catholic Church to change its teachings on the LGBTQ community. More from The Irish Times and Reuters.

FORMER NAPA COUNTY, CA., CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SUES, CITING ALLEGED ANTI-GAY, ABLEIST HARASSMENT: More from NBC Bay Area.

TRANS BRIGHAM YOUNG STUDENT FEARS EXPULSION FOR SEEKING MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE: More from The Washington Post.

RETIRED CASEWORKER FOR OSWEGO COUNTY, NY, WINS LAWSUIT AFTER BEING DENIED MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE: More from Metro Weekly.

PHILLIP PICARDI NAMED EDITOR IN CHIEF OF OUT MAGAZINE: Picardi is the former chief content officer of Teen Vogue. Congrats, Phillip! More from Wall Street Journal.

Aaron, it’s an honor. Thank you for your words and well wishes — I promise to carry this torch with Pride. Congratulations to you, too. ❤️ t.co/FFz9rmQLXE

— Phillip Picardi (@pfpicardi) August 24, 2018

HRC HOSTS DISCUSSION ON LGBTQ PEOPLE AND THE CONSTITUTION: More from HRC.

CHUFUE YANG ALLEGES HE WAS DROPPED FROM MODELING AGENCY FOR BEING GAY AND HMONG AMERICAN: More from Pink News.

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! Check out these tips for making classrooms more inclusive from HRC.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

ATTACK ON MALAYSIAN TRANS WOMAN STOKES FLAME OF ONGOING ANTI-LGBTQ ACTIONS: More from Reuters.

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Paper Magazine interviews Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) and Troye Sivan (@troyesivan) about LGBTQ equality; Reuters discusses the challenges of LGBTQ communities of color and those from immigrant backgrounds in London; Gay Star News reviews a recent episode of “What Would You Do” involving parents not accepting their son for being gay

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Trump Rejected White House Statement Honoring John McCain

Donald Trump rejected an official White House statement honoring the late Senator John McCain (R-AZ), opting instead for a tweet that “did not include any kind words.” Trump has also apparently returned the White House flags to full staff.

The Washington Post reports: “Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Chief of Staff John F. Kelly and other White House aides advocated for an official statement that gave the decorated Vietnam War POW plaudits for his military and Senate service and called him a ‘hero,’ according to current and former White House aides, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive internal deliberations. The original statement was drafted before McCain died Saturday, and Sanders and others edited a final version this weekend that was ready for the president, the aides said. ”

My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018

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Trump Rejected White House Statement Honoring John McCain, Returned Flags to Full Staff After One Day

Being a Gay Actor Isn’t Easy

Australian actor and activist Harry Cook recounts his inauspicious cinematic beginnings in his new memoir, Pink Ink. Read an excerpt below.

www.advocate.com/books/2018/8/27/being-gay-actor-isnt-easy

Democratic Party Changes Rules for Nonbinary People

“This action reaffirms our solidarity with the LGBTQ community,” DNC chair Tom Perez told CNN. 

www.advocate.com/politics/2018/8/26/democratic-party-changes-rules-nonbinary-people

Pope Francis: Gay Children ‘Have the Right to a Family, and the Family Not Throwing Them Out’

Speaking in Ireland on Sunday following a Catholic family rally, Pope Francis responded to a question from reporters about how a parent should respond if their child comes out as gay.

Said the Pope, according to the AP: “There have always been gay people and people with homosexual tendencies…Don’t condemn. Dialogue. Understand, give the child space so he or she can express themselves…Ignoring child with this tendency shows a lack of motherhood and fatherhood….This child has the right to a family. And the family not throwing him out.”

The Pope is visiting Ireland on the first papal visit there since 1979, and the country now has a gay prime minister, Leo Varadkar.

The Washington Post reports: ‘In an interview with RTE news Friday, Varadkar said he hoped to talk to the pope about issues including clerical sex abuse and the exclusion of the LGBT community from the church. Varadkar had a brief meeting with the pope following his more public remarks Saturday. His spokesman told the Irish Times that he “said to the pope that there are huge numbers of people here who have faith in their heart but who feel excluded and alienated from the church because of what happened.”240

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Pope Francis: Gay Children ‘Have the Right to a Family, and the Family Not Throwing Them Out’

At Least 4 Dead, 11 Injured in Mass Shooting at Madden 19 Video Game Tournament in Florida

At least 4 people are dead and at least 11 people are injured after a mass shooting during a Madden 19 video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. The shooting took place as the tournament was live-streaming online.

One suspect, a white male, was dead at the scene according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s office.

One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted. t.co/qBJvkaO7xT

— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) August 26, 2018

NBC News reports: ‘Three people were admitted to the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and are in stable condition, according to a hospital spokesperson. The shooting appears to have occurred inside a pizza restaurant that includes a bar dedicated to video games and other forms of gaming. The bar was in the middle of hosting the Madden 19 Southeastern Qualifier Tournament, which comes with a $5,000 prize. Madden 19 is the latest NFL football video game put out by sports game publisher EA Sports.’

Variety adds: “The tournament, which was held at GLHF Game Bar in the Landing along the St. Johns River, was broadcast on Twitch. Multiple loud gunshots can be heard over footage of gamers playing “Madden NFL 19.” As the controller disconnects, audio can be heard of an attendee saying, “F—, what is he shooting with?” More shots are fired, and screaming can be heard in the background.”

March for our Lives Jacksonville is working on coordinating a response to the recent mass shooting. We once again are incredibly devastated to hear of such tragedy. We need to make sure this does not ever happen again in our city!! #TheLandingMassShooting

— March For Our Lives Jacksonville (@march4livesjax) August 26, 2018

March For Our Lives collective releases statement on Jacksonville mass shooting: “We should not have to experience #AnotherFLShooting. We must #StopGunViolence.” pic.twitter.com/q02SZIowVS

— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 26, 2018

.@marcorubio

How many mass shootings in your state will it take for you to do something?

— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) August 26, 2018

The Madden livestream. Warning: Audio is disturbing.

WARNING: DISTURBING – Audio of the shooting caught on this Twitch stream during the Madden tournament in Jacksonville. Multiple fatalities, 1 suspect dead, per @JSOPIO. pic.twitter.com/KLppNuHBlT

— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) August 26, 2018

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3 Dead Including Gunman, a Disgruntled Gamer, in Mass Shooting at Madden 19 Video Game Tournament in Florida

Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘The Comedy Line Up: Part 2’ drops on Netflix, and a brand new ‘Wynonna Earp’

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#UniteForJustice: HRC Joins Day of Action to Stop Kavanaugh

HRC members and supporters across the country will join demonstrations on August 26 to raise their voices to stop the Senate from confirming Brett Kavanaugh to a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court.

This day of action across the U.S. puts the spotlight on the grave threat that Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination presents to LGBTQ equality, reproductive rights and affordable health care. Handpicked by organizations like Focus on the Family, the Family Research Council, National Organization for Marriage and Breitbart, Kavanaugh’s nomination threatens the rights of LGBTQ people on many fronts.

St. Louis-based attorney Sarah Garber spoke with HRC ahead of the rally, where she will deliver remarks on behalf of other HRC members and supporters about the dangers posed by Kavanaugh’s nomination. Garber has been an HRC volunteer since 2012 and a member of HRC’s Board of Governors since 2014.

Why are you speaking out on Brett Kavanaugh?

As an attorney, I believe it is the role of our judiciary and, in particular, our Supreme Court to ensure that the rights of minority and marginalized communities aren’t trampled by the individual beliefs of others. With Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court, there is a strong possibility that the country’s highest court will become a place where the ultra-conservative can come to have their personal beliefs enshrined into our nation’s jurisprudence in the areas of LGBTQ equality, reproductive rights and health care.

How will his nomination harm LGBTQ people?

A vast majority of the progress toward full equality for LGBTQ people in the last 20 years has come from the Supreme Court in cases like Romer v. Evans, Lawrence v. Texas, Windsor and Obergefell. With Kavanaugh on the bench, we not only have the threat of reversing course on rights that have already been established, but also the chance of devastating rulings on issues like whether transgender Americans can serve in the military and whether LGBTQ people are covered by non-discrimination laws in housing, employment, education and public spaces.

What should HRC members and supporters know and how can they get involved to stop his nomination to the Supreme Court?

Kavanaugh’s confirmation does not have to be a foregone conclusion. Get involved with organizations supporting the issues that matter to you. Contact your elected officials and urge them to reject this and all other nominees until this administration nominates someone who will not put their personal beliefs first and the rights of everyone else second. Lastly, as my favorite president once said, decisions are made by those who show up, so show up to the ballot box and make your voice heard with your vote.

The stakes with this nomination could not be higher. HRC calls on the U.S. Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty and reject this dangerous nominee. Text “Save SCOTUS” to 30644 to join us in this fight.

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