{"id":71706,"date":"2018-08-09T10:25:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T14:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-august-09-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-08-09T10:25:32","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T14:25:32","slug":"am_equality-tipsheet-august-09-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-august-09-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 09, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 09, 2018<\/b>
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HRC ENDORSES SLATE OF PRO-EQUALITY CANDIDATES IN MASSACHUSETTS: <\/strong>Endorsements include U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, U.S. Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA-1), James P. McGovern (D-MA-2), Joseph Kennedy (D-MA-4), Katherine M. Clark (D-MA-5), Seth Moulton (D-MA-6), Michael E. Capuano (D-MA-7), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-8), and Bill Keating (D-MA-9). As part of the Freedom for All Massachusetts coalition, HRC is also working to turn out millions of pro-equality voters to uphold the Commonwealth\u2019s transgender non-discrimination law at the ballot in November. More from HRC<\/a> and MassLive<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

REP. JASON LEWIS (R-MN) ONCE COMPARED LGBTQ PEOPLE TO RAPISTS: <\/strong>Recently unearthed radio shows reveal that the odious Rep. Lewis — one of Trump\u2019s earliest backers in the 2016 election — claimed LGBTQ advocates were \u201cshredding the Constitution.\u201d He also attacked same-sex<\/a> parents. More from BuzzFeed<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.@RepJasonLewis<\/a> your comments are reprehensible. LGBTQ people are not ‘rapists, criminals, or polygamists.’ They are, however, your constituents. If the people of #MN2<\/a> needed one more reason to elect @AngieCraigMN<\/a>, this hate from @jason2cd<\/a> is it. #turnOUT<\/a> t.co\/bqNPbNrQc0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) August 8, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

ICYMI — NEW HRC REPORT DETAILS THREAT TRUMP\u2019S SCOTUS PICK POSES TO MILLIONS OF LGBTQ AMERICANS: <\/strong>HRC is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee not to advance Kavanaugh\u2019s nomination without a full review of his record and time in the White House — and urging the full Senate to reject his nomination on the basis of his anti-LGBTQ record and other concerning decisions. More from Pink News<\/em><\/a> and The Hill<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

THANKFUL THURSDAY — THESE TWO FILMS ARE CONTINUING TO DEBUNK THE DANGEROUS PRACTICE OF SO-CALLED \u201cCONVERSION THERAPY\u201d: <\/strong>Complementing historic progress on protecting youth from this abusive practice at the state level, two major films — The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Boy Erased — are being released \u00a0this year, both telling the stories of young people subjected to this dangerous practice. These films offer a powerful entry point for audiences of all backgrounds to gain a deeper understanding of the devastating effects of this form of abuse. More from Teen Vogue<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ALLOWING INDIANA TRANS STUDENT TO USE FACILITIES ALIGNED WITH GENDER IDENTITY: <\/strong>Judge William Lawrence signed an injunction just days before the start of the school year. More from Associated Press<\/em><\/a> and the Evansville Courier and Press<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

THESE MOMS ARE SUING AN OHIO JUDGE WHO REFUSED TO ALLOW TRANS TEEN TO LEGALLY CHANGE HIS NAME: <\/strong>Warren County Judge Joseph Kirby blocked Elliott Whitaker from legally changing his name, despite having the support of his parents. His mom, and two other mothers of trans<\/a> teens<\/a>, are suing. More from The Associated Press<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATES ISSUES RESOLUTION CONDEMNING TRUMP-PENCE BAN ON TRANS SERVICE MEMBERS: <\/strong>Read the resolution here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ACLU AND LAMBDA LEGAL URGE EIGHTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS TO HEAR SEXUAL ORIENTATION BIAS CLAIM IN DEATH SENTENCING: <\/strong>More from ACLU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ICYMI — BIDEN FOUNDATION LAUNCHES \u2018AS YOU ARE\u2019 CAMPAIGN FOR LGBTQ YOUTH: <\/strong>More from Metro Weekly<\/em><\/a> and CBS<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

COLUMBUS POSTAL SERVICE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT ON CAMERA YELLING SLUR AT SAME-SEX COUPLE: <\/strong>The Postal Service says it\u2019s investigating. More from TV 10<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

COALITION OF 575 RABBIS SIGN OPEN LETTER CALLING ON ISRAEL TO CHANGE LAW THAT BANS SAME-SEX COUPLES FROM ACCESSING SURROGACY: <\/strong>More from The Jerusalem Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

MALAYSIAN RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS MINISTER ORDERS REMOVAL OF LGBTQ PORTRAITS FROM ARTS FESTIVAL: <\/strong>More from Straits Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

20,000 SIGNATURES DELIVERED TO NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT CALLING TO PROTECT YOUTH FROM DANGEROUS \u201cCONVERSION THERAPY\u201d: <\/strong>More from Radio New Zealand<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

GAY GAMES UPDATES — QUE LES JEUX COMMENCENT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We did it y\u2019all!!! On Day 1 of the competition we got the gold for our free team combo routine!!! We\u2019d like to thank the other amazing teams and #GayGames2018<\/a> staff and volunteers for showing us the love and solidarity of the GayGames spirit. #subversivesirenslife<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kzgGkVn5sP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Subversive Sirens (@SubverseSirens) August 8, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n