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6 Ways to Be Your Best Self On A First Date
6 Ways to Be Your Best Self On A First Date
Let’s face it, dating can be super stressful, especially if you’re just getting back into the game. But even with all those first date jitters, it’s important that you bring out your best self. Here are 6 ways to help you be the best version of yourself when on a first date. Wear What Makes […]
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 8, 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 8, 2018
TODAY IS NORTH CAROLINA PRIMARY ELECTIONS: HRC has endorsed Mujtaba Mohammed for State Senate. Said Marty Rouse, HRC National Field Director: “Mujtaba Mohammed is the pro-equality champion that North Carolinians deserve in the state Senate. His platform of inclusion and his firm support of LGBTQ equality make him the clear choice over Joel Ford, who has voted time and again against his LGBTQ constituents — including opposing marriage equality.”
HRC ENDORSES ANNE GROVES LLOYD FOR WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 42: “A proven champion for working families, Ann Groves Lloyd will fight for every Wisconsinite’s right to live and work free from discrimination and harassment,” said HRC Wisconsin State Manager Wendy Strout. “The Human Rights Campaign proudly endorses her candidacy to represent Wisconsin Assembly District 42, and we look forward to working with her to move equality forward in the Badger State.” More from HRC.
TUESDAY TWEET — HRC PARENTS FOR TRANS EQUALITY COUNCIL MEMBER JODIE PATTERSON NAMED FAMILY CIRCLE’S “20 MOST INFLUENTIAL MOMS OF 2018”: Suzanne Rust (@suzannerust) writes, “Jodie didn’t set out to be a transgender activist, but when her child Penelope told her that he was a boy, it was a wake-up call. She wanted to create a world that was safe and just for people like her trans son, and she is helping create new blueprints.” More from Family Circle.
Congratulations to @jodie_GeorgiaNY, a member of @HRC‘s Parents for Transgender Equality Council, who was named one of @FamilyCircleMag‘s 20 most influential moms! ������t.co/w8d2qmuCFd
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 7, 2018
WRITER, PRODUCER, ACTOR, QUEEN LENA WAITHE ROCKS A RAINBOW CAPE AT THE MET GALA: Waithe was already our hero — and last night she made a big statement on the white carpet, giving a voice to LGBTQ people conflicted about the Gala’s Catholic theme. More from Bustle and Teen Vogue.
We are living for @lenawaithe’s incredible ��️�� cape at tonight’s #MetGala! ���� #MetGala2018 #MetBehavior #MetHeavenlyBodies #LenaWaithe ・ ・ ・ #Repost @lenawaithe #MetBehavior
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NEW YORK ASSEMBLY PASSES GENDER EXPRESSION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT (GENDA): The bill, which now heads to the State Senate, would add explicit protections for transgender New Yorkers under the state’s non-discrimination protections and hate crimes law. More from WKTV.
- Last month, HRC held a Day of Action to mobilize New York voters to vote in the April 24 special election for pro-equality State Senate candidates. More from HRC.
HRC RELEASES REPORT HIGHLIGHTING HEIGHTENED NEED FOR PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FOR LGBTQ WORKERS OF COLOR: “These results aren’t really surprising when you you consider the systems and barriers LGBTQ people of color face and especially people living in states that don’t have protections from employer discrimination,” said Ashland Johnson (@ashlandj11), HRC director of public education and research. More from Rewire.
“We live in a heteronormative binary society. We have to assimilate to how queerness looks in the workplace and to what professionalism looks like in the workplace and you have to do that from the white, straight perspective” t.co/LB5fFFuATC
— Rewire.News (@Rewire_News) May 6, 2018
EMBARRASSING — OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT BLOCKS STUDENTS FROM PARTICIPATING IN STATEWIDE READING COMPETITION OVER BOOK ABOUT TRANS CHILD: The Hermiston School District is refusing to allow its third-through-fifth grade students to participate in a statewide reading competition because the optional list of reading materials includes a book about a transgender child. More from Advocate and The Oregonian.
HRC’S WELCOMING SCHOOLS REFLECTS ON TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Said Jennifer Herdina, the Welcoming Schools lead of the Madison (Wisc.) Metropolitan Schools District: “These teachers — and their unrelenting devotion to making schools inclusive places for all to thrive — are making positive and lasting changes in the lives of our students and families and society as a whole.” More from HRC.
#ThankATeacher for using language that supports and embraces their #LGBTQ students both in and out of the classroom. #TeacherAppreciationWeek t.co/42y2HlfVpU
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 7, 2018
FAITH LEADERS NATIONWIDE KNOW WELCOMING LGBTQ FAITHFUL MAKES THE WHOLE CONGREGATION BETTER: When congregations are diverse, it builds community, tolerance and understanding — all key tenets of religious thought. More from Advocate.
- Bishops from the United Methodist Church are supporting a plan to allow LGBTQ clergy members, and to perform same-sex marriages. More from Sight Magazine.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
CUBAN LAWMAKER MARIELA CASTRO TO PUSH FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY: More from On Top Magazine and Telesur.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Salon interviews Guo Ziyang, a LGBTQ advocate in China; NBC provides a 101 lesson transgender identity with HRC’s Sarah McBride (@SarahEMcBride)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHEN! A special birthday shout out to Stephen Peters (@stephenpeters2), HRC’s Senior National Press Secretary and Spokesperson!
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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Adam Rippon Aces Quickstep on ‘DWTS’, Says His Boyfriend is Moving to L.A. – WATCH
Adam Rippon Aces Quickstep on ‘DWTS’, Says His Boyfriend is Moving to L.A. – WATCH
Adam Rippon and partner Jenna Johnson performed a Quickstep this week on Dancing with the Stars.
Rippon said the show has been challenging because he’s also on a grueling ‘Stars on Ice’ tour around the country. Johnson travels with him everywhere to rehearse, he sleeps 3-4 hours a night, and he arrives back in L.A. on the night of DWTS.
Still, they performed flawlessly, getting a 37 out of 40.
“You better work,” said Carrie-Ann Inaba.
“That was absolutely stunning,” said guest judge Rashad Jennings, a former NFL running back. “This outfit though. Did you pick this outfit?”
“I actually stole it from your trailer,” quipped Rippon. “We’re the same size. Nobody knew that.”
Said Len Goodman: “So much clarity of movement.”
“Absolutely fantastic dancing. Your timing is impeccable,” added Bruno Tonioli.
Rippon’s boyfriend Jussi-Pekka Kajaala is moving from Finland to L.A., said Rippon: “I live here in L.A. already but he’s in the process of moving here. He lives in Helsinki right now. He’s coming as soon as the [‘DWTS’] show is over. He’s been to L.A. a bunch of times since the Olympics.”
Rippon also told reporters he’d like to see a same-sex themed DWTS: “I think that would be awesome. Yeah, so cool.”
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Adam Rippon Aces Quickstep on ‘DWTS’, Says His Boyfriend is Moving to L.A. – WATCH
T.R. Knight Gives Life to a Gay Poet Taken by Nazis
T.R. Knight Gives Life to a Gay Poet Taken by Nazis
The Genius: Picasso actor discusses why the life and death of poet Max Jacob matter today.
www.advocate.com/television/2018/5/08/tr-knight-gives-life-gay-poet-taken-nazis
Jeffrey Tambor: I Was Fired from ‘Transparent’ for Being Cis in a Trans Role
5 Questions for American Idol’s Ada Vox
5 Questions for American Idol’s Ada Vox
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Anyone watching American Idol’s return on ABC this season is familiar with Top 10 finalists Ada Vox and Jurnee; two openly LGBTQ contestants who won over the hearts of fans across the country through their successful respective runs on the popular singing competition program.
While Ada (non-drag name, Adam Sanders) was eliminated from the Top 10 two weeks ago, unfortunately, last night Jurnee also did not make it through to the Top 5. However, as everyone knows from Idol’s history, the end is truly only the beginning.
Ada indeed made quite a splash during her Idol run, captivating America with her rousing renditions of songs that included “Circle of Life,” “And I’m Telling You I’m Going,” “Creep,” “The Show Must Go On,” and “Feeling Good.”
GLAAD caught up with Ada to discuss her reasons for auditioning, her thoughts on being one of Idol’s first openly LGBTQ finalists, and what’s up next for her career.
(check back on GLAAD.org tomorrow, for 5 Questions for Jurnee)
(Jurnee [center] and Ada [right])
Q: Why did you decide to audition for American Idol this season?
A: I’ve auditioned for American Idol every season they’ve had for the last 8 years of my life. American Idol has been a dream of mine that I was never willing to give up on. I knew this time around that I needed to do something different. Something to push me over the edge; so, I came back as Ada thinking that this might be just what I need to put me over the edge as a contestant. Thankfully, I was granted the opportunity to take part all the way up until the live shows and it was anything and everything I could have hoped for.
Q: American Idol – in its previous incarnation – had a history of not telling LGBTQ people’s stories. What sorts of conversations did you have with the producers ahead of time about how your story would be told?
A: I think that American Idol has always been very aware of where the nation was in terms of acceptance. I feel like everything they did was for the betterment of the contestants. They knew that just a few years back, the singers wouldn’t have stood as much of a chance in the industry if they were openly LGBTQ, so in the interest of the contestants actually being able to use their platform and have solid careers, they focused on their talents. Which is NEVER a bad thing.
I’m lucky enough to have been part of a time where love and acceptance is such a major part of our world. I’ve been granted the opportunity to represent an entire community that had almost never been on such a large and widely viewed platform before. I’m honored and blessed to have been granted the opportunity to do so.
Q: What was your relationship like with Jurnee Siani, the other LGBTQ contestant in the Top 10 this season?
A: I think Jurnee ended up being my best friend in the competition. We had a great relationship in which we could openly communicate our thoughts and opinions on anything and everything. When we first met, it was almost as if we had known each other for years.
Q: Clay Aiken wrote an editorial this week saying that he believes you were kicked off this week not because you’re a drag queen, but because you weren’t the best singer in this year’s competition… what’s your reaction his comments?
A: Clay said so much more than just this. He also stated that he believes that I will have a great and very successful career. I am so appreciative of the sheer fact that he stepped out to say anything about me at all. I like to be thankful for the positivity that is stated in the article instead of focusing on what others may consider the negative side of what was said.
(Adam Sanders, out of drag, with Idina Menzel)
Q: Many of American Idol’s most famous alumni, such as Jennifer Hudson, were kicked off early, but went on to have incredible careers – what are your goals for the future?
A: My first plan is to make sure that people keep my name in their minds. I can’t let myself fade off the face of the earth!! I’m going to be really working my social media and keeping people updated on my life, putting up cover videos, and working on new music. I’m really hoping to be making some appearances in the near future to meet some of the people who have supported me before, during my Idol journey, and those who will continue to support me throughout my career.
May 7, 2018
Issues:
Michelle Obama on How Women Treat Each Other and Men Who ‘Fail Up’
Michelle Obama on How Women Treat Each Other and Men Who ‘Fail Up’
Obama said she is “concerned” about the message it sends to girls when more than 50 percent of women held Hillary Clinton to a higher standard and voted for Trump.
www.advocate.com/women/2018/5/06/michelle-obama-how-women-treat-each-other-and-men-who-fail
Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘Vida’ and ‘Sweetbitter’ premiere on Starz
Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘Vida’ and ‘Sweetbitter’ premiere on Starz
Photo Credit: Starz
Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the highlights LGBTQ on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in LGBTQ-inclusive programming on TV!
Based on the popular novel of the same name, the new Starz show Sweetbitter takes place in the world of restaurants in New York City. It follows protagonist Tess, who lands a job at an upscale New York restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, drinking, love, lust, dive bars and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon. Included in the ensemble cast is Ari, an adventurous lesbian who backwaits by day and DJs by night, and Sasha, a gay man and hard partier who becomes a close friend to Tess. Sweetbitter: Sunday, 8pm on Starz.
Directly after Sweetbitter, Starz’ new drama Vida premieres this Sunday. The series, from queer Latina showrunner Tanya Saracho, follows two sisters who return to gentrified Boyle Heights after their mother passes away. The sisters, one of them bisexual, discover that their mother was in a relationship with butch bartender Eddy, played by non-binary actor Ser Anzoategui. Vida has an all Latinx writers room, with LGBTQ voices in front of and behind the camera and is definitely not one to miss. Vida: Sunday, 8:30pm on Starz.
Sunday, May 6: The Good Fight (CBS All Access); American Idol (8pm, ABC); Instinct (8pm, CBS); Sweetbitter (8pm, Starz); Brooklyn Nine-Nine (8:30pm, Fox); Vida (8:30, Starz); Fear the Walking Dead (9pm, AMC); Madam Secretary (10pm, CBS); Timeless (10pm, NBC); Into the Badlands (10pm, AMC); Billions (10pm, Showtime)
Monday: Dancing with the Stars: Athletes (8pm, ABC); Supergirl (8pm, The CW)
Tuesday: Shadowhunters (8pm, Freeform); Bull (9pm, CBS); Rise (9pm, NBC); NCIS: New Orleans (10pm, CBS)
Wednesday: The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu); Riverdale (8pm, The CW); Empire (8pm, Fox); Famous in Love (8pm, Freeform); Modern Family (9pm, ABC); The Originals (9pm, The CW); Star (9pm, Fox); American Housewife (9:30pm, ABC); My House (Viceland, 10:30pm)
Thursday: Grey’s Anatomy (8pm, ABC); Station 19 (9pm, ABC); Quantico (10pm, ABC)
Friday: Dynasty (8pm, The CW); Life Sentence (9pm, The CW)
May 6, 2018
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www.glaad.org/blog/must-see-lgbtq-tv-vida-and-sweetbitter-premiere-starz
These beefy adult film stars are getting hitched 12 years after shooting their first scene together
These beefy adult film stars are getting hitched 12 years after shooting their first scene together
When adult film stars Ruggero Freddi and Gustavo Leguizamon first met on set 12 years ago, they never thought they’d spend the rest of their lives together.
