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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: June 4, 2018<\/b>
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MAJOR VICTORY! KANSAS CITY, KS, PASSES LGBTQ NON-DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS: <\/strong>\u201cThis is a major victory for LGBTQ equality in Kansas City, Kansas, and it\u2019s especially encouraging following state lawmakers\u2019 shameful move ramming into law a license to discriminate against LGBTQ people in child welfare services,\u201d said HRC National Field Director Marty Rouse<\/strong>. \u201cIt proves that progress at the local level is possible even when state lawmakers refuse to do the right thing. We thank the commissioners for taking action and congratulate Equality Kansas and the local advocates who made this incredibly important victory possible.\u201d More from Advocate<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

HRC ENDORSES RICK NEAL FOR U.S. CONGRESS: <\/strong>\u201cRick Neal\u2019s commitment to equality and long career serving others prove he will be a champion of fairness, justice and equality in Congress,\u201d said HRC Ohio State Manager Shawn Copeland<\/strong>. \u201cHRC is proud to endorse his candidacy for Ohio\u2019s 15th District, and we look forward to electing another pro-equality champion to the U.S. House of Representatives come November.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A MAJORITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTERS WANT TO PRESERVE STATE NON-DISCRIM PROTECTIONS FOR TRANS COMMUNITY: <\/strong>Results of the WBUR<\/em> poll show that 52 percent of voters want to preserve a bipartisan 2016 law that added gender identity to the state\u2019s non-discrimination laws, and only 38 percent support a November ballot initiative that would repeal the important protections. More from WBUR<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES BAN ON TAXPAYER-FUNDED TRAVEL TO OKLAHOMA OVER ANTI-LGBTQ LAW: <\/strong>More from The Los Angeles Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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California @agbecerra<\/a> announced a ban on taxpayer-funded travel to Oklahoma after Oklahoma @GovMaryFallin<\/a> signed anti-LGBTQ #SB1140<\/a> into law. t.co\/rpjbqS9Wic<\/a><\/p>\n

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LGBTQ STUDENTS FACE HIGHER RATES OF BIAS-BASED BULLYING: <\/strong>The survey of Oregon students found that LGBTQ young people also experience violence, sexual assault and suicide ideation at higher rates compared to their non-LGBTQ peers. More from Medical Xpress<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

AUGUSTA, GA, CONSIDERING MEASURE TO PROTECT LGBTQ EMPLOYEES: <\/strong>Local organizers believe they have the votes to pass the resolution, which would bar discrimination based on gender, gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation. More from Augusta Chronicle<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

USA TODAY\u2019S <\/em><\/strong>SUSAN MILLER (<\/strong>@SUSMILLER<\/strong><\/a>) ON DOCUMENTING THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY AFTER MARRIAGE EQUALITY: <\/strong>More from USA Today<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

THREE ANTI-LGBTQ ASSAULTS HAVE OCCURRED IN D.C. IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS: <\/strong>More from Washington Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

PRIDE MONTH ROUNDUP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

TRUMP AGAIN FAILS TO RECOGNIZE LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH: <\/strong>\u201cIt is clear that failing to recognize Pride Month is intentional, just as it was last year,\u201d HRC President Chad Griffin<\/strong> told NBC News<\/em>. \u201cTrump and Pence are obsessed with erasing us. But we will not be erased, and in November, the White House is due for a rude awakening on their blatant discrimination.\u201d More from NBC<\/em><\/a>, Teen Vogue<\/em><\/a> and NewNowNext<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cALEXA, GIVE US A PRIDE FACT\u201d: <\/strong>HRC is working with Amazon and Amazon\u2019s employee LGBTQ affinity group, glamazon, to help celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month<\/a> by releasing a Pride Facts skill for Amazon Alexa. \u00a0Throughout June, Alexa owners\u00a0 will be able to say, \u201cAlexa, tell me a Pride fact,\u201d and it will respond with facts about LGBTQ Pride, LGBTQ history, important LGBTQ leaders and figures and other topics. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ICYMI — HRC & J.CREW GROUP INC. PARTNER TO SUPPORT LGBTQ EQUALITY: <\/strong>Half of the retail price of both lines — available at J.Crew<\/a> and Madewell<\/a> stores nationwide, as well as online at the HRC store<\/a> — will benefit HRC\u2019s work on the front lines in the fight for full LGBTQ equality. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n