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<\/p>\n#AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 5, 2018<\/b>
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47th VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO HEADLINE HRC\u2019S 22ND ANNUAL NATIONAL DINNER: <\/strong>\u201cFrom his earliest days in the U.S. Senate to his eight years as vice president, Joe Biden has been a bold and tireless champion of equality. Today, he is building on that extraordinary legacy of public service through the work of the Biden Foundation,\u201d said HRC President Chad Griffin <\/strong>(@ChadHGriffin<\/a>). \u201cVice President Biden and the Biden Foundation have tackled issues of LGBTQ equality with vigor, helping to shine a spotlight on the detention, torture and murder of LGBTQ people in Chechnya and working to accelerate acceptance in communities here at home.\u201d Biden will join former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder; Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia who is energizing statewide grassroots support; trailblazing Virginia Delegate Danica Roem; and Nevada Secretary of State candidate Nelson Araujo as the featured speakers for the weekend. More from HRC<\/a> and Politico<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n From his earliest days in the U.S. Senate to his 8 years as vice president, @JoeBiden<\/a> has been a bold and tireless champion of equality. We are honored to welcome him to the 22nd annual #HRCNationalDinner<\/a>. t.co\/UqRfbqxrnh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EOf4OYUTXW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP GAVE ORDER TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST DREAMERS, WE NEED ACTION: <\/strong>\u201cIt makes no sense why the Trump-Pence White House would continue to attempt to terminate a program that helps young people live<\/a> productive lives and makes our country stronger,\u201d said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy<\/strong>. \u201cWe have arrived at this point because Donald Trump and Mike Pence have spent the past 20 months fanning the flames of anti-immigrant sentiment , further dividing the American people and harming more than a million Dreamers, including 75,000 LGBTQ young people.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n HEARINGS CONTINUE FOR ANTI-LGBTQ SCOTUS NOM BRETT KAVANAUGH: <\/strong>During yesterday\u2019s hearing, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) highlighted his support for the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), which could grant businesses a license to discriminate against LGBTQ people. Kavanaugh\u2019s record indicates that he, too, supports such discriminatory application of the law. Also during the hearing, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) pointed out the dangers Kavanaugh\u2019s confirmation poses for reproductive rights. More from Vox<\/em><\/a> and PBS<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n WHAT WE\u2019RE WATCHING WEDNESDAY: <\/strong>The Trump-Pence administration is banking on SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh to help dismantle the ACA — a move that would put countless LGBTQ people at risk. Meet Laura McLean, a mother from Maine fighting against Kavanaugh on behalf of her trans<\/a> son Jack. Watch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n EQUALITY VOTERS ARE TURNING OUT FOR PRO-EQUALITY CANDIDATES: <\/strong>USA Today\u2019s <\/em>Maureen Groppe (@mgroppe<\/a>) writes, \u201cIn a midterm election in which Democrats have more Senate seats to defend — including several in \u2018Trump states\u2019 — vulnerable Democrats like [Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)] could benefit from the growing political power of the LGBTQ movement. A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office. And the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has significantly expanded its grassroots activity in an effort to \u2018pull the emergency brake on the Trump-Pence administration\u2019s hate-fueled agenda.\u2019\u201d More from USA Today<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC MOURNS DEJANAY STANTON, A TRANS WOMAN KILLED IN CHICAGO: <\/strong>Stanton, 24, was found with a gunshot wound to her head and transported to Stroger Hospital where she was pronounced dead. \u201cEvery time you saw her she had a smile on her face,\u201d said LaSaia Wade<\/a>, executive director of Brave Space Alliance. \u201cShe was just trying to live<\/a> her best life as a young girl<\/a>.\u201d More from HRC<\/a> and Chicago Sun Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS THAT DOCTORS SHOULD ASK YOUNG PATIENTS ABOUT GENDER IDENTITY: <\/strong>Doing so can lead to more competent care and improved health outcomes. More from Reuters<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n ATTACK OF TRANS WOMAN IN CHARLESTON, S.C., CALLS INTO QUESTION POLICE PRACTICES ON REPORTING HATE CRIMES: <\/strong>South Carolina is one of only five states that still don\u2019t have a hate crimes law. More from The Post and Courier<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC JOINS SUMMIT TO ENERGIZE EQUALITY VOTERS, TRAIN FUTURE LEADERS: <\/strong>Sponsors include March for Our Lives Las Vegas, NextGen America, HRC and others. More from Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n NEW VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS WELCOMING SCHOOL\u2019S GROUNDBREAKING WORK: <\/strong>As students head back to school, HRC Foundation\u2019s Welcoming Schools<\/a> team provides the tools and training educators need to transform classrooms into supportive, affirming spaces for all students. Watch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n .@HRC<\/a> Foundation\u2019s Welcoming Schools provides training and resources for elementary schools to: \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 4, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n COLUMBUS TO HOST GAY SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES:<\/strong> More from The News Tribune<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n ITHACA COLLEGE STUDENT RECEIVES $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP AFTER ESCAPING \u201cCONVERSION THERAPY\u201d: <\/strong>More from Gay Star News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n INDIAN SUPREME COURT EXPECTED TO DELIVER VERDICT ON ANTI-LGBTQ SECTION 377: <\/strong>The decision is expected tomorrow in India, or tonight in the U.S. Advocates are hopeful that the parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalize consensual same-sex<\/a> relations will be struck down. More from Times of India<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC STATEMENT ON <\/strong>PUBLIC CANING OF TWO LGBTQ WOMEN<\/strong><\/a> IN MALAYSIA: <\/strong>\u201cThe caning of these two women<\/a> was barbaric, inhumane, and violated their most fundamental human rights,\u201d said HRC Global Director Ty Cobb<\/strong>. \u201cWe are alarmed by the rising tide of discrimination, persecution and violence against Malaysia’s LGBTQ community. Trends like this highlight the need for the White House to take greater leadership in trying to stop this and other anti-LGBTQ atrocities around the world — from Indonesia to Egypt to Chechnya.\u201d More from BBC<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n NIGERIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DONALD DUKE BACKTRACKS, NOW SAYS \u201cHOMOSEXUALITY IS A CRIME:\u201d <\/strong>More from Gay Star News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n ICELAND CONSIDERING LIFTING BAN ON GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN DONATING BLOOD: <\/strong>More from The Reykjavik Grapevine<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong> – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/u><\/p>\n Consequence of Sound<\/em><\/a> reviews Troye Sivan\u2019s (@troyesivan<\/a>) new album, \u2018Bloom;\u2019 Hornet<\/em><\/a> tells the history of San Domino, an island where LGBTQ people were sent during fascist Italy; BBC<\/em><\/a> interviews gay<\/a> former tennis player Brian Vahaly about representation; The Lily<\/em><\/a> shares a comic on being nonbinary<\/p>\n Paid for by Human Rights Campaign PAC (<\/em>www.hrc.org<\/em><\/a>) and not authorized by any candidate or committee.<\/em><\/p>\n Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/strong>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/strong>@HRC<\/strong><\/a> for all the latest news. Thanks for reading! <\/strong><\/p>\n www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-september-5-2018?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" #AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 5, 2018 47th VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO HEADLINE HRC\u2019S 22ND ANNUAL NATIONAL DINNER: \u201cFrom his earliest days in the U.S. Senate to his eight years as vice president, Joe Biden has been a bold and tireless champion of equality. Today, he is building on that extraordinary legacy of public service through … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 5, 2018<\/span> \n
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\nCreate LGBTQ-inclusive schools;
\nPrevent bias-based bullying;
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