78,300 Trans Citizens May Be Prevented From Voting in Midterms
Strict voter ID laws might restrict trans people from being part of the political process.
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5 Red Flags To Look Out For On Your Partner’s Social Media
5 Red Flags To Look Out For On Your Partner’s Social Media
You would think with the fact that we post our lives publicly for the world to see, that there would be more transparency. Unfortunately having access to multiple social media accounts permits more avenues and loop holes that can lead to temptation. While relationships shouldn’t have to be justified through social media or made official […]
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Noah Rose: Creator!
Noah Rose: Creator!
ive been renovating my bathroom! its my first project and I must say its coming out great! I grew up a baseball player and played some college. But lately I feel I found my way as a creative designer. I have a knac for recognizing what matches and what doesn’t. I also recently started my own clothing line and its come so natural ! just thought id share 🙂 – NOAH
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A postal carrier called a gay couple ‘fa**ots.’ Now the USPS is delivering justice.
Richard Gere, Big Freedia, Omarosa, Sam Smith, Bill Shine, Grace and Frankie, Lizzo, Sinclair Tribune Merger: HOT LINKS
Richard Gere, Big Freedia, Omarosa, Sam Smith, Bill Shine, Grace and Frankie, Lizzo, Sinclair Tribune Merger: HOT LINKS
UNHINGED. Omarosa secretly recorded conversations with Trump: ‘For months, it has been rumored that Manigault had clandestinely recorded on her smartphone “tapes” of unspecified private discussions she had in the West Wing. Audio actually does exist, and even stars Manigault’s former boss.
PULLOUT OF THE DAY. Tribune withdraws from $3.9 billion Sinclair Broadcast Group buyout and will sue: ‘The company said Sinclair failed to uphold its contractual obligation to make reasonable best efforts to get regulatory sign-off as quickly as possible. “In light of the FCC’s unanimous decision, referring the issue of Sinclair’s conduct for a hearing before an administrative law judge, our merger cannot be completed within an acceptable timeframe, if ever,” said Tribune CEO Peter Kern in a statement.’
DADDY AGAIN. Richard Gere at 69.
BILL SHINE. White House Communications Director Bill Shine settles lawsuit alleging he outed gay man: ‘The lawsuit relates to an abandoned Fox Business reality show about a family-owned business conducting lucrative estate sales in Florida. The show was to star Silas Pierce. After Fox News walked away from the series, producer Leftfield Pictures filed a $4.5 million lawsuit in New York court alleging breach of contract. Fox News then responded with a fraud counterclaim. The cable news giant explained that it dropped the series after learning that the gay castmember didn’t have a legal relationship with supposedly adopted children. That was supposedly a problem for a family-oriented show.
LANCE BASS. Will he be in the Brady Bunch house after all: “We’re told HGTV and Lance are scheduled to meet next week to discuss getting him involved in the network’s future plans with the house — namely, restoring it to its 1970s form on the inside for a new TV show. The crib’s remained pretty much the same on the outside.”
MALAYSIA. Minister orders removal of LGBT portraits from exhibition: ‘The director of the George Town Festival said he was “directed” to take the portraits out by the minister of Islamic affairs, Mujahid Yusof Rawa. Mr Mujahid said the promotion of LGBT culture was not supported in Malaysia.’
THE CONNERS. Roseanne reportedly dead on new show. ‘The logline for The Conners suggests that Roseanne has died: the series “will follow the Conner family who, after a sudden turn of events, are forced to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before.” When asked how Roseanne’s departure will be addressed on the spin-off — and if the logline’s implications are true — Dungey said that this topic is “the thing [she] can’t talk about.” ‘
L.A. NIGHTS. Sam Smith and Adam Lambert stop by the Abbey: ‘According to the Abbey, Smith partied at the famous bar on Thursday and only would agree to take photos if Britney Spears played. Judging by the number of snaps of Smith, the DJ complied. Lambert also dropped by with some friends on Thursday and a new look of a mustache and beard. Other celebrities that dropped by included Carson Kressley and Jai Rodriguez from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.”
GRACE & FRANKIE. Renewed for Season 6!
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY. Big Freedia and Lizzo “Karaoke”.
THIRSTY THURSDAY. Sunny Lee and bf.
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This Log Cabin Has Collapsed
This Log Cabin Has Collapsed
By endorsing a homophobe — and blasting a female black candidate — the Georgia chapter of the LGBTQ Republican group highlights its own irrelevancy.
www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/8/09/log-cabin-has-collapsed
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 09, 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 09, 2018
HRC ENDORSES SLATE OF PRO-EQUALITY CANDIDATES IN MASSACHUSETTS: Endorsements include U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, U.S. Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA-1), James P. McGovern (D-MA-2), Joseph Kennedy (D-MA-4), Katherine M. Clark (D-MA-5), Seth Moulton (D-MA-6), Michael E. Capuano (D-MA-7), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-8), and Bill Keating (D-MA-9). As part of the Freedom for All Massachusetts coalition, HRC is also working to turn out millions of pro-equality voters to uphold the Commonwealth’s transgender non-discrimination law at the ballot in November. More from HRC and MassLive.
REP. JASON LEWIS (R-MN) ONCE COMPARED LGBTQ PEOPLE TO RAPISTS: Recently unearthed radio shows reveal that the odious Rep. Lewis — one of Trump’s earliest backers in the 2016 election — claimed LGBTQ advocates were “shredding the Constitution.” He also attacked same-sex parents. More from BuzzFeed.
.@RepJasonLewis your comments are reprehensible. LGBTQ people are not ‘rapists, criminals, or polygamists.’ They are, however, your constituents. If the people of #MN2 needed one more reason to elect @AngieCraigMN, this hate from @jason2cd is it. #turnOUT t.co/bqNPbNrQc0
— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) August 8, 2018
ICYMI — NEW HRC REPORT DETAILS THREAT TRUMP’S SCOTUS PICK POSES TO MILLIONS OF LGBTQ AMERICANS: HRC is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee not to advance Kavanaugh’s nomination without a full review of his record and time in the White House — and urging the full Senate to reject his nomination on the basis of his anti-LGBTQ record and other concerning decisions. More from Pink News and The Hill.
THANKFUL THURSDAY — THESE TWO FILMS ARE CONTINUING TO DEBUNK THE DANGEROUS PRACTICE OF SO-CALLED “CONVERSION THERAPY”: Complementing historic progress on protecting youth from this abusive practice at the state level, two major films — The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Boy Erased — are being released this year, both telling the stories of young people subjected to this dangerous practice. These films offer a powerful entry point for audiences of all backgrounds to gain a deeper understanding of the devastating effects of this form of abuse. More from Teen Vogue.
FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ALLOWING INDIANA TRANS STUDENT TO USE FACILITIES ALIGNED WITH GENDER IDENTITY: Judge William Lawrence signed an injunction just days before the start of the school year. More from Associated Press and the Evansville Courier and Press.
THESE MOMS ARE SUING AN OHIO JUDGE WHO REFUSED TO ALLOW TRANS TEEN TO LEGALLY CHANGE HIS NAME: Warren County Judge Joseph Kirby blocked Elliott Whitaker from legally changing his name, despite having the support of his parents. His mom, and two other mothers of trans teens, are suing. More from The Associated Press.
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATES ISSUES RESOLUTION CONDEMNING TRUMP-PENCE BAN ON TRANS SERVICE MEMBERS: Read the resolution here.
ACLU AND LAMBDA LEGAL URGE EIGHTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS TO HEAR SEXUAL ORIENTATION BIAS CLAIM IN DEATH SENTENCING: More from ACLU.
ICYMI — BIDEN FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ‘AS YOU ARE’ CAMPAIGN FOR LGBTQ YOUTH: More from Metro Weekly and CBS.
COLUMBUS POSTAL SERVICE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT ON CAMERA YELLING SLUR AT SAME-SEX COUPLE: The Postal Service says it’s investigating. More from TV 10.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
COALITION OF 575 RABBIS SIGN OPEN LETTER CALLING ON ISRAEL TO CHANGE LAW THAT BANS SAME-SEX COUPLES FROM ACCESSING SURROGACY: More from The Jerusalem Post.
MALAYSIAN RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS MINISTER ORDERS REMOVAL OF LGBTQ PORTRAITS FROM ARTS FESTIVAL: More from Straits Times.
20,000 SIGNATURES DELIVERED TO NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT CALLING TO PROTECT YOUTH FROM DANGEROUS “CONVERSION THERAPY”: More from Radio New Zealand.
GAY GAMES UPDATES — QUE LES JEUX COMMENCENT!
We did it y’all!!! On Day 1 of the competition we got the gold for our free team combo routine!!! We’d like to thank the other amazing teams and #GayGames2018 staff and volunteers for showing us the love and solidarity of the GayGames spirit. #subversivesirenslife pic.twitter.com/kzgGkVn5sP
— The Subversive Sirens (@SubverseSirens) August 8, 2018
- Check out this photo series on the games from Reuters.
- Twin Cities synchronized swim team — the Subversive Sirens, performing to Prince, natch — wins gold! The team says it is committed to “black liberation, equity in swimming/ aquatic arts, body positivity in athleticism & queer visibility.” See their winning routine at Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
HuffPost reports that the 1999 LGBTQ film ‘Trick’ is getting a sequel; Pink News profiles Nigerian LGBTQ advocate and HRC Global Innovator Bisi Alimi (@bisialimi); Pittsburgh Courier looks at efforts encouraging LGBTQ acceptance in faith communities; Forbes interviews Todd Sears (@toddsears) of Out Leadership about the importance of LGBTQ visibility in the C-suite; The Guardian shares one man’s horrifying experience with the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called “conversion therapy”; Wish HRC National Press Secretary and resident Royal Family expert Sarah McBride (@SarahEMcBride) a happy birthday!
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42 Photos, Mostly Butt-Naked, in Berlin
42 Photos, Mostly Butt-Naked, in Berlin
www.advocate.com/photography/2018/8/09/42-photos-mostly-butt-naked-berlin
Matheu Love: My Likes
Matheu Love: My Likes
I’m really an open-minded guy and I’m interested in knowing the world through my work, that’s why I’m willing to be known.And I think it can be very successful for me to tell you my personal tastes.For example I love food and by the way, I cook very well.I promise that next time you read my blog you will see a recipe that I prepare myself … mmmm and I love to cook NUDE.
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HRC Celebrates Pro-Equality Champions in Michigan Primary
HRC Celebrates Pro-Equality Champions in Michigan Primary
HRC released the following statement celebrating the victories of pro-equality candidates advancing to the November general election: Senator Debbie Stabenow; Rep. Dan Kildee, Gretchen Driskell, Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Rep. Brenda Lawrence for United States Congress; State Rep. Jeremy Moss for Michigan State Senate; and Jennifer Suidan for Michigan State House.
“HRC is proud to support and work on behalf of Michigan’s pro-equality champions in these crucial races up and down the ballot,” said HRC Michigan State Director Amritha Venkataraman. “The stakes in November could not be clearer. Candidates like Bill Schuette, who’ve sought to roll back the clock and enshrine discrimination into state law, are out of touch with the majority of Michiganders who believe in equality, fairness and justice. In the coming weeks, HRC will continue mobilizing more than one million Equality Voters and tens of thousands of members and supporters in the state to turn out for candidates who will move our state forward, and ensure that an extremist like Schuette never sets foot in the governor’s mansion.”
In the U.S Senate race, HRC has endorsed incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow, who will face John James in the general election. Senator Stabebow is a longtime supporter of LGBTQ equality. She supported marriage equality; the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell; the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act; and the Safe Schools Improvement Act, which would require school districts to adopt codes of conduct prohibiting bullying and harassment, including on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion. Stabenow is also a co-sponsor of the Equality Act, crucial federal legislation that would finally guarantee explicit, comprehensive protections for LGBTQ people under our nation’s civil rights laws.
HRC has endorsed Former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense Elissa Slotkin in the race to represent Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Slotkin is a strong supporter of LGBTQ equality, who recently spoke out against President Trump’s effort to ban qualified transgender service members from the military. In the general election, she will be facing sitting incumbent Rep. Mike Bishop, who voted in favor of an amendment that would have banned access to transition-related health care for military service members and their families earlier this year. He received a zero on HRC’s Congressional Scorecard, which measures members of Congress’ support for LGBTQ equality and policies.
In the race for Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District, HRC has endorsed State Rep. Gretchen Driskell, who fought hard to prevent restrictions on same-sex adoption while in office. In the general election, Driskell will face incumbent Rep. Tim Walberg, who scored a zero on HRC’s most recent Congressional Scorecard. He has consistently worked to undermine progress, co-sponsoring the so-called First Amendment Defense Act and opposing an amendment in support of a ban on employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity by federal contractors.
In the Michigan State Legislature, HRC also endorsed pro-equality champions Jeremy Moss for State Senate in Michigan’s 11th Senate District and Jennifer Suidan for State House in Michigan’s 39th House District.
Anti-LGBTQ extremist Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette won the GOP nomination in the gubernatorial race. Schuette has a long record demonizing the LGBTQ community and undermining progress. In the past Schuette has filed suit to oppose protections for LGBTQ youth facing discrimination and bullying in schools, and supported a license to discriminate in mental health care. He also defended Michigan’s marriage ban all the way to the Supreme Court, and recently chose to ignore consistent legal precedent in issuing a formal opinion denying that LGBTQ Michiganders are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, under the state’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.
In Michigan, HRC has identified more than 1.1 million Michiganders as likely “Equality Voters” — voters who support LGBTQ-inclusive policies. HRC has prioritized investments and organizing in Michigan in the 2018 cycle, and has already put staff and resources on the ground in the state as part of the largest grassroots expansion in the organization’s 38-year history.
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