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<\/p>\n#AM_Equality Tipsheet: June 15, 2018<\/b>
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HRC ENDORSES PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR TOM WOLF FOR RE-ELECTION: <\/strong>\u201cThroughout his career, Governor Wolf has stood shoulder to shoulder with LGBTQ Pennsylvanians \u2014 fighting for fairness and equality,\u201d said HRC President Chad Griffin <\/strong>(@ChadHGriffin<\/a>). \u201cHe has championed LGBTQ rights in the Keystone State, and been a tireless advocate for every person\u2019s ability to work and live<\/a> free from discrimination and harassment. Every day, Governor Wolf is fighting hard with state and local partners to pass the crucial Pennsylvania Fairness Act. HRC is proud to endorse Governor Wolf\u2019s bid for reelection, and we look forward to continuing to fight side by side for equality across the commonwealth.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>. HRC will endorse the Governor at an event today at 1:30 p.m. ET. To RSVP or for more details, please email Ianthe.Metzger@hrc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tomorrow, I’ll be in the Keystone State, where I’ll stand with @GovernorTomWolf<\/a> as @HRC<\/a> endorses his re-election. He’s a proven leader who will continue to champion the rights of the #LGBTQ<\/a> community while standing against the Trump-Pence administration. t.co\/X58YGhkyro<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) June 14, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n HRC ENDORSES STACEY ABRAMS FOR GA. GOVERNOR:<\/strong> Abrams consistently opposed discriminatory legislation during her tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives, and aims to make Georgia a welcoming state for business and for all citizens, regardless of who they are. \u201cHRC is proud to endorse Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia,\u201d said HRC President Chad Griffin<\/strong>. \u201cLeader Abrams has been a tireless ally for LGBTQ Georgians in the state legislature, and she will be a vital voice for the LGBTQ community and all Georgians in the Governor\u2019s Mansion. After a legislative session that featured threats of anti-LGBTQ legislation, it is more important than ever to have a pro-equality governor who will stand up to legislative extremists and protect all Georgians equally.\u201d Read more from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n .@HRC<\/a> is proud to endorse Stacy Abrams for Governor of Georgia. @StaceyAbrams<\/a> will work to ensure every Georgian can live<\/a> with dignity, respect, and have the freedom and opportunity to thrive. #GApol<\/a> t.co\/NQ1X1gsqqT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zJuzZ6kGmn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) June 15, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n CDC RELEASES NEW REPORT SHOWING HARROWING DATA FOR LGB YOUTH:<\/strong> The report shows that LGB youth are disproportionately at risk for interpersonal violence, drug and alcohol use and poor mental health outcomes. This data reinforces the urgent need for federal and state initiatives to address these critical needs. Recently, the HRC Foundation and the University of Connecticut released the largest-of-its-kind survey<\/a> ever of more than 12,000 LGBTQ teenagers<\/a> across the nation, showing findings consistent with the CDC\u2019s data and detailing the persistent challenges so many of LGBTQ youth face going about their daily lives at home, at school and in their communities. HRC\u2019s data also shows<\/a> these outcomes are worse for transgender and non-binary youth, and we expect the CDC to add questions regarding gender identity and trans<\/a> identities to future surveys. See the CDC results here<\/a>, and read more about HRC\u2019s youth report here<\/a>.<\/p>\n FOOTBALL (OR \u2018SOCCER\u2019 HERE IN THE STATES!) FRIDAY: <\/strong>Ahead of the World Cup, HRC has released a new resource for reporters covering the event. Titled \u201cEquality in the Stands,\u201d it details ways to help make sporting events more inclusive of LGBTQ athletes, coaches, and fans. There are major concerns for LGBTQ fans<\/a> who may be headed to the World Cup in Russia, as well as for LGBTQ Russians who are facing extreme challenges. The resource briefly lays out the hostile climate in Russia, the ongoing anti-LGBTQ purge in Chechnya<\/a>, and FIFA’s new policy on human rights — implemented after<\/em> Russia was selected for the 2018 World Cup. The resource is available from HRC in both English<\/a> and Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC ENDORSES COLIN ALLRED FOR U.S. CONGRESS (TX-32): <\/strong>Allred is a civil rights attorney and a North Texas native. During the 2017 legislative session in Texas, Allred was an outspoken critic of the anti-transgender legislation SB6. \u00a0\u201cColin Allred has been a consistent ally to the LGBTQ community, and he would continue to be one if elected to Congress,\u201d said Marty Rouse, HRC national field director<\/strong>. \u201cHRC is proud to endorse Colin Allred and fight alongside him to ensure that all Texans are represented in Congress.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n .@HRC<\/a> is proud to endorse @ColinAllredTX<\/a> and fight alongside him to ensure that all Texans are represented in Congress, no matter who they are, what they look like or whom they love. #TX32<\/a> t.co\/xZ03wnvp8k<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GBi7b11jDa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) June 14, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n GOP SENATE NOMINEES TRY TO COZY UP TO ANTI-LGBTQ GROUP: <\/strong>Two GOP Senate nominees, Kevin Cramer from North Dakota and Corey Stewart from Virginia, asked for endorsements from the anti-LGBTQ extremist group Public Advocate of the U.S., by saying they would support discrimination towards LGBTQ people. Read more from CNN<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Unbelievable: Senate @GOP<\/a> candidates @CoreyStewartVA<\/a> & @KevinCramer<\/a> sought endorsements from anti-LGBTQ extremist group @PublicFreedom<\/a> by pledging to support anti-LGBTQ discrimination, advance anti-trans<\/a> policies, revoke marriage equality & more.t.co\/EOf17izwvK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) June 14, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n MORNING MUST READ ON THE NEED FOR SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT LGBTQ STUDENTS:<\/strong> HRC recently honored Nuestro Mundo Community School and Schenk Elementary in Madison for their focus on diversity and inclusion. Writes Emily Mills (@millbot<\/a>), \u201cKids who bully or are bullied, who face exclusion and harassment or are taught to assert themselves by putting down others — from peers and adults — are likely to grow into adults who put toxicity back into the world. This work is life-saving.\u201d More from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC SE UNE A L\u00cdDERES EN ARIZONA PARA DISCUTIR LA IGUALDAD LATINX-LGBTQ: El presidente de HRC, Chad Griffin<\/strong> (@ChadHGriffin<\/a>), se reuni\u00f3 con l\u00edderes comunitarios y representantes de la Legislatura del Estado de Arizona para analizar los desaf\u00edos de las comunidades Latinx y LGBTQ y el progreso de la igualdad en el estado. M\u00e1s de PrensaHispana\u00a0<\/a><\/em>(p\u00e1g.4).<\/p>\n HRC JOINS LEADERS IN ARIZONA TO DISCUSS LATINX-LGBTQ EQUALITY:<\/strong> HRC President Chad Griffin<\/strong> (@ChadHGriffin<\/a>) met with community leaders and Arizona State Legislature representatives to discuss the challenges of the Latinx and LGBTQ communities and the progress of equality in the state. More from PrensaHispana\u00a0<\/a><\/em>(page 4).<\/p>\n PROVO, UTAH FREEDOM FESTIVAL EXCLUDES LGBTQ GROUPS FROM JULY 4 PARADE:<\/strong> Just hours before the LGBTQ groups\u2019 applications for the parade were rejected, the Festival signed a nondiscrimination deal with the mayor of Provo. More from The Salt Lake Tribune<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n BROTHERS ATTACKED ON TRAIN HOME FROM PHILLY PRIDE<\/strong>: Two brothers say they were violently attacked while riding home on subway train from Sunday\u2019s Philly Pride Day Parade. More from Advocate<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n ACTIVISTS IN NYC DEMAND JUSTICE FOR ANTI-LGBTQ ASSAULTS:<\/strong> More from New York Daily News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n PRIDE MONTH ROUNDUP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n VA HOSTS LGBTQ PRIDE EVENT AIMING TO BREAK STEREOTYPES: <\/strong>The Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recognized by HRC<\/a> as a leader in LGBTQ health care equality. More from The Journal<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n AFRICA\u2019S QUIET LGBTQ REVOLUTION:<\/strong> In Kenya, LGBTQ citizens are resisting government humiliation and marginalization by challenging their continued victimization in court. More from Quartz<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n EL SALVADOR NATIONAL PALACE ILLUMINATED IN RAINBOW COLORS:<\/strong> More from Washington Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n QUEENSLAND UPDATES LAWS TO COMPLY WITH <\/strong>AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY<\/strong><\/a>: More from The Guardian<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong> – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n South China Morning Post<\/em><\/a> looks at the fight for transgender equality in China; Christian Science Monitor<\/em><\/a> gives a recap of LGBTQ advocates\u2019 fight to overturn Kenya\u2019s ban on same-sex<\/a> relationships<\/p>\n Have news? 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