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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: June 21, 2018<\/b>
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TRUMP-PENCE EXECUTIVE ORDER AND DANGEROUS HOUSE GOP IMMIGRATION BILLS: <\/strong>HRC responded to Donald Trump\u2019s executive order retreating from his cruel and dangerous policy of separating families at the border and two bills scheduled for votes tomorrow in the U.S. House of Representatives that fall far short of addressing the needs of refugees, dreamers, and other undocumented immigrants. \u201cThe Ryan and Goodlatte bills fail to address the challenges faced by refugees, Dreamers and other undocumented immigrants, and also falls short on ending the horrific treatment of migrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border,\u201d said HRC President Chad Griffin <\/strong>(@ChadHGriffin<\/a>). \u201cInstead of breaking up immigrant families and throwing unreasonable obstacles in front of asylum seekers, the Trump-Pence Administration and Congress should be ensuring basic human rights and working on a clean Dream Act that honors our country\u2019s commitment to over a million undocumented immigrants, including over 75,000 LGBTQ young people. They must also act to immediately end detention of children.\u201d More from HRC<\/a><\/em>, Advocate<\/em><\/a>, Wisconsin Gazette<\/em><\/a> and Washington Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Trump-Pence Administration & Congress should be ensuring human rights and working on a clean Dream Act that honors our country\u2019s commitment to undocumented immigrants, including 75,000+ LGBTQ young people. The House GOP immigration bills do neither. t.co\/PWChdXmdp9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) June 20, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

HRC ENDORSES DARREN SOTO FOR U.S. CONGRESS FLORIDA SEAT: <\/strong>\u201cDarren has been a strong ally to the LGBTQ community throughout his career, including standing up to the Trump administration\u2019s hateful anti-LGBTQ policies and pushing for progress to expand civil rights and protections under law,\u201d said HRC Senior Vice President of Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof<\/strong>. \u201cIn Central Florida, he brought community leaders together when the Trump administration rescinded protections from transgender students. He has fought for workforce and housing protections, and he supports legislation to make sure our elders get the care and services they need.\u201d More from Florida Politics<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

THANKFUL THURSDAY — NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO DECLARES JUNE 20 AS EDIE WINDSOR DAY: <\/strong>Windsor, plaintiff in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Windsor<\/em>, successfully challenged the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in 2013. Her case, argued by Roberta Kaplan, helped pave the way for the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges<\/em> that established nationwide marriage equality. Yesterday would have been Edie\u2019s 89th birthday.<\/p>\n

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I am proud to declare today, June 20, Edie Windsor Day.<\/p>\n

Edie’s strength in the face of adversity is an inspiration to all of us. Today we honor her extraordinary life, her groundbreaking leadership, and her lasting contributions to equality everywhere. pic.twitter.com\/mYxpaxsNRr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 20, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

ICYMI — KIMAHLI POWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RAINBOW RAILROAD, TOOK OVER HRC\u2019S TWITTER FOR <\/strong>#WorldRefugeeDay<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Rainbow Railroad<\/a> is one of the only organizations in the world helping LGBTQ people escape persecution — including in Chechnya, where confirmed reports reveal ongoing crimes against humanity<\/a>, including abductions, detentions, forced disappearances, torture, and even murder of men<\/a> suspected of being gay<\/a> or bisexual<\/a>. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It’s fitting that #WorldRefugeeDay<\/a> falls during #PrideMonth<\/a>. #LGBTQ<\/a> asylum seekers are often forced to flee their home, family & country because of who they are and who they love. @RainbowRailroad<\/a> is proud to work with @HRC<\/a> to lift up these stories. \u2014@Kimahli<\/a> #HRCTwitterTakeover<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LbjfCXHuXc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) June 20, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

STEPHEN COLBERT SLAMS <\/strong>ANTI-LGBTQ EXTREMIST<\/strong><\/a> AND MASSACHUSETTS GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE SCOTT LIVELY: <\/strong>Lively once wrote a book claiming the Nazi Party was \u201ccontrolled\u201d by \u201chomosexuals.\u201d Watch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

ICYMI — TWO WISCONSIN SCHOOLS RECEIVE HRC FOUNDATION\u2019S<\/strong> WELCOMING SCHOOLS<\/strong><\/a> SEAL OF EXCELLENCE:<\/strong> Nuestro Mundo Community School and Herbert Schenk Elementary School of the Madison Metropolitan School District received the honor for their commitment to creating inclusive learning environments for all students. More from HRC<\/a><\/em> and The 74<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

TREND ALERT — TRANS STUDENTS WELCOME AT SINGLE-SEX NEW YORK CITY PRIVATE SCHOOLS: <\/strong>Two major private girls<\/a>\u2019 schools in New York City — The Brearley School and the Spence School — recently announced that transgender girls<\/a> are welcome to apply. More from The New York Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

FAIRFAX (VA) COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT PrEP IN EDUCATION CURRICULUM: <\/strong>PrEP is a once-daily pill proven to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. More from The Washington Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING, LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE NON-DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE PASSES FIRST READING: <\/strong>More from Jackson Hole News & Guide<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

FORTY-FOUR PERCENT OF LGBTQ AMERICANS STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SAVINGS: <\/strong>The study pointed to the wage gap between LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ workers. More from Marketwatch<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

TWO LGBTQ PEOPLE ATTACKED IN OAKLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO: <\/strong>More from ABC 7<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

MORMON DADS OF LGBTQ YOUTH FIND SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY IN ONLINE COMMUNITY: <\/strong>More from USA Today<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LGBTQ EMPLOYEE GROUP TO HOLD PRIDE EVENT: <\/strong>Attorney General Jeff Sessions is not expected to attend. More from Washington Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n