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<\/p>\n#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 23, 2018<\/b>
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HRC AND LAWYERS\u2019 COMMITTEE REQUEST INVESTIGATION INTO ANTI-TRANS INCIDENT IN CALIFORNIA: <\/strong>HRC and the Lawyers\u2019 Committee for Civil Rights Under Law released a letter<\/a> asking California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to ensure a thorough review and investigation into Jazmina Saavedra, a political candidate in California who recorded a non-consensual video<\/a> of herself following a transgender woman<\/a> into a bathroom, harassing her and repeatedly and intentionally misgendering her. \u201cJazmina Saavedra\u2019s actions are dangerous. She invaded a woman<\/a>\u2019s privacy while harassing and misgendering the victim. This type of discriminatory behavior is unacceptable, especially from someone seeking to represent the people of California,\u201d said HRC President Chad Griffin<\/strong>. More from HRC<\/a>, Bustle<\/a>, and INTO<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Jazmina Saavedra: \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 22, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n HRC RESPONDS TO FEDERAL COURT DECISION REAFFIRMING PROTECTIONS FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS IN GAVIN GRIMM CASE: \u00a0<\/strong>The court ruled that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects transgender students from discrimination — including being forced to use separate bathroom facilities. \u201cNo student should feel unsafe at school, regardless of gender identity. Transgender students are covered by Title IX and are entitled to the same rights and protections as every other student,\u201d said Sarah Warbelow, HRC Legal Director<\/strong>. Grimm had challenged his Virginia school district\u2019s policy that prevented him from using the restroom that corresponded with his gender identity. More from HRC<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n With the Trump-Pence administration\u2019s barrage of attacks on #LGBTQ<\/a> people in this country, including children, @HRC<\/a> is pleased that yet another federal court has reaffirmed legal rights and dignity of #transgender<\/a> people. t.co\/nMCBEtcJuB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n OUTRAGEOUS — BETSY DEVOS TELLS CONGRESS SHE\u2019LL CONTINUE TO IGNORE CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAINST TRANSGENDER STUDENTS: <\/strong>The Secretary of Education, during a House committee grilling, said she would not take action on violations \u201cntil the Supreme Court opines or until [U.S. Congress] takes action.\u201d More from The Hill<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n HRC-ENDORSED CANDIDATES GINA ORTIZ JONES AND TIPPI MCCULLOUGH WIN THEIR PRIMARIES: <\/strong>Congratulations to Gina Ortiz Jones<\/a> (@ginaortizjones<\/a>) on her victory in Texas\u2019s 23rd congressional district primary runoff. If elected in November, she will be the first openly gay<\/a>, first Iraq War vet and first Filipina-American to represent Texas in Congress. And last night in Arkansas, Tippi McCullough<\/a> (@ElectTippi<\/a>) won the primary in the 33rd state House District.<\/p>\n WHAT WE\u2019RE READING WEDNESDAY — LGBTQ ELDERS FORCED BACK INTO THE CLOSET BY LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES: \u00a0<\/strong>The Merion, a senior living community in Evanston, Illinois, is the first in the state to achieve a credential from SAGE \u00a0in LGBTQ competency. The number of LGBTQ people in the state over age 50 is estimated at 2.7 million, and is expected to grow — as are reports of anti-LGBTQ \u00a0bias and bullying. More from Chicago Tribune<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n The discrimination and bullying LGBTQ elders face is too often overlooked. @sageusa<\/a> and @Adams_SAGEUSA<\/a> are doing crucial work to ensure senior living homes are welcoming to all. t.co\/4u9HtORYLw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) May 22, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n U.S. SENATORS INTRO BILL TO ENSURE RFRA CAN\u2019T BE USED TO HARM OTHERS: <\/strong>Sens. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) yesterday introduced the Do No Harm Act<\/a>, which would clarify that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) is intended to protect religious freedom without allowing the infliction of harm on other people. More from HRC<\/a> and The Washington Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n PRINCIPAL REMOVED TO SETTLE CASE BROUGHT BY TWO LGBTQ STUDENTS IN OREGON TARGETED BY SCHOOL STAFF: <\/strong>The agreement calls<\/a> for the North Bend School District to fire the principal and improve the school climate for LGBTQ students. \u201cIn Oregon, we want our children to thrive in inclusive environments and to be able to focus on learning,\u201d Gov. Kate Brown, who is openly bisexual<\/a>, told the AP<\/em>. \u201cEvery student deserves to feel welcomed at their schools, and to know that they are safe — no matter where they come from or how they identify.\u201d More from The Associated Press<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n GLAAD RELEASES INDEX OF LGBTQ REPRESENTATION IN MOVIES: <\/strong>It reveals that representation in major motion pictures in the past year has been the lowest since 2012. More from The Daily Beast<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n TRANSGENDER CUSTOMERS ALLEGEDLY DENIED SERVICE AT NASHVILLE IHOP: <\/strong>They were attending a local conference and reported being laughed at by staff and denied service. The group was comprised primarily of people of color. More from CBS19 <\/em><\/a>and The Hill<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n DETROIT-AREA CHURCH CREATES SUPPORT GROUP FOR TRANS COMMUNITY: <\/strong>After a Detroit-area church made headlines when it held a workshop promoting practices similar to the dangerous practice of \u201cconversion therapy,\u201d another church created a support group for the transgender community. More from Detroit Metro Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n DESPICABLE — GHANA\u2019S STATE-OWNED PAPER ATTACKS LGBTQ EQUALITY: <\/strong>The article was titled \u201cLet\u2019s Unite To Reject LGBT.\u201d More from NewNowNext<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n CANADA JOINS GLOBAL EQUALITY FUND: <\/strong>The fund brings together governments, foundations and corporations to support LGBTQ equality, including HRC<\/a>. More from Washington Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n BELARUSIAN INTERIOR MINISTRY ATTACKS LGBTQ COMMUNITY IN STATEMENT: <\/strong>It makes the specious claim that \u00a0\u201csame-sex<\/a> relationships are fake\u201d. More from RadioFreeEurope\/RadioLiberty<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS\u2019 FEDERATION WARNS WORLD CUP FANS OF POTENTIAL ANTI-LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION IN RUSSIA: <\/strong>More from Telegraph<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong> – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n Project Q Atlanta<\/em><\/a> congratulates its new editor, Patrick Saunders (@patricksaunders<\/a>); Comicbook <\/i><\/a>reports that the show \u2018Supergirl\u2019 will feature a transgender character; Advocate<\/em><\/a> honors LGBTQ advocates in all 50 states; INTO <\/i><\/a>profiles 10 LGBTQ candidates in Ohio; Miami Herald<\/em><\/a> looks at the American presence at Havana\u2019s LGBTQ Pride festival<\/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 @HRC<\/a> f<\/em><\/strong>or all the latest news. Thanks for reading!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-may-23-2018?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" #AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 23, 2018 HRC AND LAWYERS\u2019 COMMITTEE REQUEST INVESTIGATION INTO ANTI-TRANS INCIDENT IN CALIFORNIA: HRC and the Lawyers\u2019 Committee for Civil Rights Under Law released a letter asking California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to ensure a thorough review and investigation into Jazmina Saavedra, a political candidate in California who recorded a non-consensual video<\/a> … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 23, 2018<\/span> \n
\n-invaded a woman<\/a>\u2019s privacy
\n-filmed her without her consent
\n-repeatedly misgendered and harassed her
\n….all while asking the people of California to send her to Congress.t.co\/dbGiJLQevl<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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