{"id":68058,"date":"2018-05-04T10:25:36","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T14:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-may-4-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-05-04T10:25:36","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T14:25:36","slug":"am_equality-tipsheet-may-4-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-may-4-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 4, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 4, 2018<\/b><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/images\/made\/images\/remote\/https_assets2.hrc.org\/files\/images\/blog\/AM_Equality--1600x900_640_360.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>OKLAHOMA &#038; KANSAS PASS ANTI-LGBTQ CHILD WELFARE BILLS, HRC CALLS ON GOVERNORS TO VETO: <\/strong>The discriminatory measures &#8212; opposed by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pfaw.org\/blog-posts\/faith-leaders-to-kansas-legislators-do-not-allow-child-welfare-agencies-to-discriminate\/\" target=\"_blank\">faith leaders<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/files\/assets\/resources\/OklahomaChildWelfareLetter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">child welfare advocates<\/a> &#8212; could have a sweeping, harmful impacts in child welfare services by enabling discrimination against LGBTQ people, same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a>, interfaith <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a>, single parents, married <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a> in which one prospective parent has previously been divorced, or other qualified parents to whom an agency has an objection. \u201cThese votes to enshrine discrimination into law are shameful,\u201d said <strong>JoDee Winterhof, senior vice president of policy and political affairs<\/strong>. \u201cOklahoma and Kansas legislators are throwing kids under the bus to create a \u2018license to discriminate\u2019 against qualified, loving prospective parents. These bills do nothing to improve the outcomes for children in care. They shrink the pool of prospective parents and are a blatant attempt to discriminate against LGBTQ Oklahomans and Kansans. HRC urges Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer to veto these discriminatory bills.\u201d More on Oklahoma from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/oklahoma-legislature-sends-anti-lgbtq-child-welfare-bill-to-governors-desk\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/the-latest-oklahoma-approves-adoption-bill-targeting-lgbt\/2018\/05\/03\/a5cbb384-4f22-11e8-85c1-9326c4511033_story.html?noredirect=on&#038;utm_term=.0ae2e182a9ef\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Associated Press<\/em><\/a>. More on Kansas from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/kansas-legislature-sends-anti-lgbtq-child-welfare-bill-SB284-to-governor\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/kcur.org\/post\/decried-discriminatory-kansas-legislature-passes-protections-religious-adoption-agencies#stream\/0\" target=\"_blank\"><em>KCUR<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MIKE PENCE, YOU ARE THE COMPANY YOU KEEP: <\/strong>Vice President Mike Pence\u2019s inner circle is chock-full of individuals who harbor deep animus toward LGBTQ people and are determined to advance their discriminatory agenda in the Trump-Pence White House. With the world distracted by Donald Trump\u2019s endless scandals, Pence and his loyalists are operating behind the scenes and advancing his virulently anti-equality agenda out of public view. HRC profiled the worst-of-the-worst of Pence\u2019s loyalists <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/991795856599932930\" target=\"_blank\">on Twitter<\/a>. For more on Pence\u2019s nefarious anti-LGBTQ agenda, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realmikepence.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.realmikepence.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>And check out this new <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=grq0&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">video<\/a> from HRC on Joe Arpaio<\/strong>, a convicted criminal who built his career attacking nearly every marginalized community. At a campaign event this week, Pence called him a \u201cfriend\u201d and \u201cfavorite.\u201d Watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/991854303445893120\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">1\/ You are the company you keep. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mike_pence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mike_pence<\/a>\u2019s inner circle is chock-full of individuals who harbor deep animus toward LGBTQ people and are determined to advance their discriminatory agenda in the Trump-Pence White House.<\/p>\n<p>Here are just a few of his loyalists. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RealMikePence?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RealMikePence<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Pq6P2sdWE3\">pic.twitter.com\/Pq6P2sdWE3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/991795856599932930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 2, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Today, Trump and Pence are scheduled to speak to NRA members in Dallas at 12:45 and 12:15 CST.<\/strong> In 2016, the group spent more than $30 million either directly supporting the Trump-Pence ticket or in donations to outside groups opposing Hillary Clinton\u2019s candidacy. Despite pushing the view that the more \u201cgood <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">guys<\/a> with guns\u201d present, the better, the NRA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/thetwo-way\/2018\/05\/01\/607054795\/nra-bans-guns-during-convention-speech-by-president-vice-president\" target=\"_blank\">has banned firearms<\/a> from the event during the scheduled speeches by Trump and Pence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>COALITION TO UPHOLD MASSACHUSETTS\u2019 PROTECTIONS FOR TRANS PEOPLE: <\/strong>Freedom for All Massachusetts (FFAM), the bipartisan coalition seeking to uphold the state\u2019s gender identity nondiscrimination law at the ballot box in November, yesterday launched its campaign today in Boston, unveiling broad support for the law. HRC is proud to serve alongside coalition partners as a member of the campaign\u2019s executive committee. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/metro\/2018\/05\/03\/campaign-launches-defense-transgender-rights\/8MGRxkqRLS2DvZrPBx64jK\/story.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Boston Globe<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The coalition launched a new <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=grq0&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">video<\/a> featuring transgender Bay Staters who are fighting to uphold these protections. <\/strong>Watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WBYc2UjZYjg\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FEEL GOOD FRIDAY &#8212; MAJORITY OF AMERICANS ACROSS DEMOGRAPHICS SUPPORT LGBTQ EQUALITY:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prri.org\/research\/emerging-consensus-on-lgbt-issues-findings-from-the-2017-american-values-atlas\/\" target=\"_blank\">major new national survey<\/a> found a strong majority of Americans in every state oppose licenses to discriminate against LGBTQ people. The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) survey also found \u201cbroad, growing\u201d support for marriage equality, including among most religious groups across the U.S., and overwhelming support for LGBTQ equality among Americans age 18-29 &#8212; no matter their religious or party affiliation, race, ethnicity or gender. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prri.org\/research\/emerging-consensus-on-lgbt-issues-findings-from-the-2017-american-values-atlas\/\" target=\"_blank\">remarkable findings<\/a> released this week showcase how far our nation has come in recognizing the importance of achieving fundamental fairness, and the growing commitment coast-to-coast to full equality for all Americans. More from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/major-national-survey-finds-majority-of-americans-in-every-state-oppose-lgb\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/support-same-sex-marriage-grows-sharply-u-s-survey-finds-n870586\" target=\"_blank\"><em>NBC<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>However, there is still work to do &#8211; in six states, the majority does not yet support marriage equality. <\/strong>They are: Alabama (41 percent), Mississippi (42 percent), North Carolina (49 percent), Tennessee (46 percent), West Virginia (48 percent) and Louisiana (48 percent). More from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goqnotes.com\/59721\/survey-nc-one-of-only-6-states-where-majority-doesnt-support-marriage-equality\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Qnotes<\/em><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>WASHINGTON BLADE<\/em>\u2019S CHRIS JOHNSON (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chrisjohnson82\"><strong>@CHRISJOHNSON82<\/strong><\/a><strong>) HAS THE LATEST ON THE BATTLE FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY IN THE STATES: <\/strong>While states across the nation are banning the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called \u201cconversion therapy,\u201d two targeting the LGBTQ community with bills that would allow taxpayer-funded child welfare agencies to discriminate against qualified prospective parents. More from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonblade.com\/2018\/05\/02\/ex-gay-therapy-bans-anti-lgbt-adoption-bills-move-through-states\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Washington Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>On the municipal level, cities are protecting youth from \u201cconversion therapy\u201d as well. <\/strong>Read this letter urging Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to do the same from <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehighvalleylive.com\/opinion\/index.ssf\/2018\/05\/bethlehem_should_ban_conversio.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Express-Times<\/em><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ILLINOIS BILL CREATING LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CURRICULUM PASSES STATE SENATE: <\/strong>Said <strong>Ellen Kahn, Director of HRC\u2019s Children, Youth &#038; Families Program<\/strong>: \u201cThe presence of an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, such as lessons about the history of the LGBTQ movement or learning about LGBTQ people who made history, sends an incredibly important message of acceptance and affirmation to LGBTQ students, and it provides an opportunity for their non-LGBTQ classmates to better understand and appreciate the contributions made by LGBTQ people in all areas of life &#8212; sports, entertainment, politics, and beyond.\u201d More from<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sj-r.com\/news\/20180502\/lgbt-history-requirement-for-public-schools-passes-illinois-senate\" target=\"_blank\"> <em>The State Journal-Register<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANTI-LGBTQ EXTREMIST SCOTT LIVELY QUALIFIES FOR MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR\u2019S RACE:<\/strong> Anti-LGBTQ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/report-scott-lively-and-the-exporation-of-hate\" target=\"_blank\">exporter of hate Scott Lively<\/a> heads the group Abiding Truth Ministries and has been <a href=\"http:\/\/ccrjustice.org\/home\/press-center\/press-releases\/sexual-minorities-uganda-argues-federal-court-case-against-us-anti\" target=\"_blank\">accused of crimes against humanity<\/a> for his \u201cparticipation in the effort aimed at revoking fundamental rights from LGBTI persons in Uganda.\u201d More from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newnownext.com\/anti-gay-pastor-scott-lively-has-qualified-for-mass-governor-race\/05\/2018\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>NewNowNext<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2018 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR HANDS TRUMP A LETTER FROM IMMIGRANT YOUTH: <\/strong>Mandy Manning of Spokane, Wash., also wore pins showing her commitment to all youth, including a \u201c<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/offers.cam4tracking.com\/aff_c?offer_id=125&#38;aff_id=2778&#38;source=gfcsb\">trans<\/a> equality now\u201d pin. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/morning-mix\/wp\/2018\/05\/03\/teacher-of-the-year-hands-trump-messages-from-young-immigrants-hopes-he-reads-them\/?utm_term=.eb487635d8fb\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Washington Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><EMBED HRC\/MANDY TWEET><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADER PELOSI &#8212; TRUMP \u201cDOESN\u2019T REALLY BELIEVE IN THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN IMPROVING PEOPLE\u2019S LIVES\u201d: <\/strong>In an interview with with <em>Los Angeles Blade<\/em>\u2019s Karen Ocamb (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KarenOcamb\" target=\"_blank\">@KarenOcamb<\/a>), Leader Pelosi (D-CA) discusses her hopes for taking back the U.S. House in November, and promoting a pro-equality slate of bills, including the Equality Act. More rom <a href=\"http:\/\/www.losangelesblade.com\/2018\/05\/02\/nancy-pelosi-famous-leader-may-not-know\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Los Angeles Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CALL IT OUT &#8212; CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FROM SC CALLS TRANS PEOPLE \u201cMENTALLY ILL\u201d: <\/strong>Lee Bright, a former state senator, also sponsored a bill to restrict transgender people\u2019s access to public spaces. HRC has called on the GOP to condemn his heinous and bigoted remarks. More from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thestate.com\/news\/politics-government\/article210282244.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The State<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN LAWSUIT, TRANS WOMAN INMATE ALLEGES SHE WAS THREATENED, HARASSED AND SEXUAL ASSAULTED IN COLORADO MEN\u2019S PRISON: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"http:\/\/time.com\/5264056\/transgender-inmate-raped-lawsuit-colorado\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Time<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>POWER OF COMMUNITY &#8212; TWO STRANGERS HELP TRANS WOMAN HARASSED ON LYFT RIDE: HRC\u2019s Charlotte Clymer<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/cmclymer\">@cmclymer<\/a>) was harassed and misgendered while in a taxi to work, but two strangers sharing the ride came to her aid to ensure her safety. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaystarnews.com\/article\/trans-woman-harassed-lyft-strangers-aid\/#gs.hias9Hg\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Gay Star News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EQUALITY VIRGINIA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA BEACH: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/southsidedaily.com\/local-news\/2018\/05\/03\/virginia-beach-is-epicenter-of-anti-discrimination-bills-in-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Southside Daily<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR THE FIRST TIME, ITALY RECOGNIZES BOTH MOTHERS ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF CHILD CONCEIVED THROUGH FERTILITY TREATMENT: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinknews.co.uk\/2018\/04\/23\/lesbian-couples-ivf-baby-recognised-for-the-first-time-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Pink News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HISTORIC RULING IN ISRAEL AS WOMAN GRANTED JOINT CUSTODY OF CHILD AFTER DIVORCING WIFE: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haaretz.com\/israel-news\/in-israel-lesbian-ex-wins-joint-custody-of-son-born-after-split-1.6052520\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Haaretz<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong><u> &#8211; <em>Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsports.com\/2018\/5\/3\/17228268\/mlb-lgbt-pride-nights-2018-list\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Outsports<\/em><\/a> slides into home with a story that 21 Major League Baseball teams will hold LGBTQ Pride nights this season; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqed.org\/news\/11665875\/dykes-on-bikes-co-founder-soni-wolf-dies\" target=\"_blank\"><em>KQED<\/em><\/a> mourns Soni Wolf, founder of \u2018Dykes on Bikes\u2019; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northbynorthwestern.com\/story\/a-2-generation-struggle-for-marriage-equality-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>North by Northwestern<\/em><\/a> reviews the upcoming book \u2018The Marriage Battle\u2019; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonblade.com\/2018\/05\/01\/gus-kenworthy-headline-democratic-national-committees-lgbtq-gala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Washington Blade<\/em><\/a> reports that Gus Kenworthy (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/guskenworthy\">@guskenworthy<\/a>) will headline the DNC\u2019s LGBTQ gala; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/laverne-cox-praises-planned-parenthood-for-serving-transgender-community\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>CBS<\/em><\/a> covers Laverne Cox\u2019s (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lavernecox\">@Lavernecox<\/a>) keynote at the Planned Parenthood of NYC gala<\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">During <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PPact?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PPact<\/a>&#8216;s NYC gala, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lavernecox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Lavernecox<\/a> praised the org for providing health care to transgender people.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PPFA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PPFA<\/a> is one of the country&#8217;s largest providers of health care to transgender people? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rxP8EqXcj\">t.co\/8rxP8EqXcj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/992131691899686912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 3, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-may-4-2018?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-may-4-2018?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 4, 2018 OKLAHOMA &#038; KANSAS PASS ANTI-LGBTQ CHILD WELFARE BILLS, HRC CALLS ON GOVERNORS TO VETO: The discriminatory measures &#8212; opposed by faith leaders and child welfare advocates &#8212; could have a sweeping, harmful impacts in child welfare services by enabling discrimination against LGBTQ people, same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a>, interfaith <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a>, single parents, married &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-may-4-2018\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 4, 2018<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2466,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68058","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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