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<\/p>\n#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 10, 2018<\/b>
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CHORUS OF OPPOSITION TO OKLA. BILL GROWS: <\/strong>As Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin considers whether to veto SB 1140, a dangerous, anti-LGBTQ child welfare bill that passed through the state\u2019s legislature, the chorus of opposition to the bill continues to grow. Voices speaking out against the bill include some of the most recognizable organizations<\/a> working in the child welfare space, the Tulsa Regional Chamber<\/a>, a group of Oklahoma-based and national faith leaders<\/a>, some notable Oklahomans<\/a>, editorial boards<\/a> and more<\/a>. Fallin will make her decision on whether to sign or veto the discriminatory bill within the next week.<\/p>\n As Oklahoma @GovMaryFallin<\/a> considers whether to veto #SB1140<\/a>, a dangerous, anti-#LGBTQ<\/a> child welfare bill that passed through the state\u2019s legislature, the chorus of opposition to the bill continues to grow. t.co\/UqC8XnIEMB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 10, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n HRC RESPONDS TO WISC AG SCHIMEL TAKING $$$ FOR SPEAKING AT ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM: <\/strong>Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel reportedly accepted thousands of dollars from the notoriously anti-LGBTQ Alliance Defending Freedom<\/a> (ADF) to speak at the group\u2019s recent conference in California. \u201cAs Wisconsin Attorney General, Brad Schimel has repeatedly used his power to roll back our progress and undermine the rights and freedom of LGBTQ Wisconsinites,\u201d said HRC Wisconsin State Manager Wendy Strout<\/strong>. \u201cSchimel must immediately release the transcripts from his speech to ADF and donate the money he received for the appearance to a charitable organization in Wisconsin working to advance the safety and well-being of Wisconsin\u2019s LGBTQ youth. \u201d More from HRC<\/a> and Pink News<\/em><\/a>. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n HEY, WE AGREE WITH GEORGE WILL — PENCE IS THE WORST PERSON IN GOVERNMENT TODAY: <\/strong>In today\u2019s Washington Post<\/em>, the conservative columnist slams the \u201coleaginous Mike Pence, with his talent for toadyism and appetite for obsequiousness,\u201d for a series of odious actions and stunts, including his latest: embracing Arizona\u2019s notorious Joe Arpaio. In Will\u2019s words, Arpaio, a \u201cgrandstanding, camera<\/a>-chasing bully and darling of the thuggish right, is also a criminal, convicted<\/a> of contempt of court for ignoring a federal judge\u2019s order to desist from certain illegal law enforcement practices.\u201d Read our take on \u201cThe Real Mike Pence\u201d<\/a>, and Will\u2019s full piece at The Washington Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC CALLS FOR SENATE TO REJECT NOMINATION OF MICHAEL BRENNAN: <\/strong>HRC is calling for the U.S. Senate to reject the nomination of Michael Brennan following the Senate Republicans\u2019 troubling dismissal of the \u201cblue slip\u201d tradition. \u201cTo ignore the blue slip tradition and silence the voice of Senator Baldwin and the millions of Wisconites she represents \u00a0is not only disrespectful, but also weakens the legislative branch and strengthens the executive branch at a time when checks and balances are needed more than ever,\u201d said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy<\/strong>.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n .@HRC<\/a> is disappointed that Senate Republicans are once again willing to ignore long-standing Senate norms to advance President Trump\u2019s lifetime appointments of nominees with extreme ideological judicial philosophies. t.co\/yTxVt9tGCx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 9, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n HRC TO HONOR ACTOR NICK ROBINSON WITH HRC ALLY FOR EQUALITY AWARD: <\/strong>On Saturday, HRC will honor actor Nick Robinson with the organization\u2019s Ally for Equality Award at the HRC Las Vegas Gala. Among his many celebrated roles, Robinson recently starred as the title character of the revolutionary film \u201cLove, Simon,\u201d about a closeted gay<\/a> high school student who\u2019s blackmailed into revealing his true identity before he\u2019s ready. The first major studio film to be centered on a gay<\/a> teenage<\/a> romance, \u201cLove, Simon\u201d and Robinson\u2019s critically-acclaimed portrayal of the conflicted Simon Spier have provided LGBTQ youth and adults with groundbreaking representation on the big screen for a global audience. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n .@HRC<\/a> will honor actor Nick Robinson (@notnickrob<\/a>) with the Ally for Equality award at the 13th Annual @HRCLasVegas<\/a> #HRCGala<\/a>. t.co\/xK0JmvBC0I<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 9, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n THANKFUL THURSDAY — WHY SALLY FIELD WILL #FightLikeAMother FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY: <\/strong>Renowned actress Sally Field (@sally_field<\/a>) spoke to HRC about her son, Sam, who came out at age 20 as a proud gay<\/a> man<\/a>. Since then, Field has been a strong supporter of HRC, advocating for LGBTQ community — and especially the hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ youth who face homelessness. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n JEFF SESSIONS WANTS TO SEPARATE CHILDREN FROM THEIR PARENTS IF THEY CROSS THE BORDER: <\/strong>In a statement, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that families who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border will be seperated. Prying away kids from their parents is barbaric and un-American. \u00a0More from Time<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n WHY AREN\u2019T WE SURPRISED? NRA\u2019S NEW PRESIDENT IS SUUUUUUPER ANTI-LGBTQ: <\/strong>New NRA President Oliver North once compared anti-equality extremists to anti-slavery advocates, saying \u201cIn the 1850\u2019s a political party was born on the idea of a great moral issue, human bondage, the abolition of slavery in America. If we as conservatives cease to be a place where people of faith and those who believe in strong moral values can come, we will cease to be a political force in America.\u201d He has referred to transgender people as \u201cradical social experiments\u201d and has claimed LGBTQ equality will lead to rights for pedophiles. More from LGBTQ Nation<\/em><\/a> and INTO<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n CONGRATULATIONS TO KARAMO BROWN ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT!:<\/strong><\/p>\n Congratulations @KaramoBrown<\/a> and Ian Jordan! \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdt.co\/zR8yPklflZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 10, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n KENTUCKY TEACHER FIRED ONE MONTH AFTER COMING OUT AS BISEXUAL: <\/strong>Nicholas Breiner has filed a federal lawsuit against the Montgomery, Kentucky, County Board of Education, alleging he was fired after being questioned about his sexual orientation and subsequently fired. More from The Daily Beast<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC ENDORSES CALEB FROSTMAN FOR WISCONSIN STATE SENATE: <\/strong>\u201cCaleb Frostman\u2019s commitment to equality and ongoing work serving the people of Wisconsin make him the clear choice for voters,\u201d said HRC Wisconsin State Manager Wendy Strout.<\/strong> \u201cIn the Wisconsin State Senate he will champion pro-equality legislation and policies, and fight for all Wisconsinites.\u201d The special election is June 12. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n SHOREWOOD, WISCONSIN, TO VOTE TO PROTECT LGBTQ YOUTH FROM DANGEROUS \u201cCONVERSION THERAPY\u201d: <\/strong>More from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC HONORS MADISON EDUCATOR DURING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: <\/strong>Fifth grade teacher Kristen Scott is an ally to the LGBTQ community, an advocate for human rights and a champion for her students. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n MISSING DENVER TRANS TEEN FOUND: <\/strong>Scotty Fritzler had been missing nearly a week before he was found unconscious. He has been hospitalized and united with his family. More from Fox Denver<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n AUSTRALIA BUDGETS US$134 MILLION TO FUND PrEP: <\/strong>More from Gay Star News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n INDIA\u2019S NEW TAX RULE ALLOWS TRANSGENDER PEOPLE TO REGISTER WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: <\/strong>The country allows transgender people to register as transgender for tax-related purposes. More from Hindustan Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong> – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n Chicago Tribune<\/em><\/a> interviews local transgender advocate Dakota Yorke (@koOoduh<\/a>); Essence<\/em><\/a> reports on Reggie Bullock\u2019s (@ReggieBullock35<\/a>) powerful speech on anti-transgender violence at the GLAAD awards; Michigan Live<\/em><\/a> talks to 16 LGBTQ advocates working with Christian colleges;<\/p>\n Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/em><\/strong>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. <\/em><\/strong>Click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong>@HRC<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-may-10-2018?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" #AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 10, 2018 CHORUS OF OPPOSITION TO OKLA. BILL GROWS: As Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin considers whether to veto SB 1140, a dangerous, anti-LGBTQ child welfare bill that passed through the state\u2019s legislature, the chorus of opposition to the bill continues to grow. Voices speaking out against the bill include some of the … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 10, 2018<\/span> \n
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