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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 24, 2018<\/b>
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ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS ARE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED: <\/strong>Today, HRC will join a walkout in support of Dr. Christine Blasey and Deborah Ramirez. More from Refinery29<\/em><\/a> and Fansided<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Senate should halt confirmation process of Kavanaugh until allegations of sexual assault from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford & Deborah Ramirez are fully investigated. Rushing process does a great disservice to these brave women<\/a> \u2014 as well as to our country and SCOTUS. #BelieveSurvivors<\/a> t.co\/qiJKIOUiAR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) September 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

HRC CALLS ON DHS TO ADDRESS ALARMING RATE OF SEXUAL ABUSE FACED BY LGBTQ PEOPLE IN ICE DETENTION: <\/strong>\u201cThe dangerous levels of reported sexual abuse that LGBTQ people face while in immigration detention indicate that ICE is failing to adequately prioritize their safety and well-being,\u201d said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy<\/strong> (@david_stacy<\/a>) in the letter to Secretary Nielsen. \u201cI urge you to address these deficiencies immediately and ensure that all detainees are treated with the respect and dignity all people deserve, no matter who they are or whom they love.\u201d LGBTQ people make up less than one percent of people in immigration detention, but account for a shocking 12 percent<\/a> of the reported victims of sexual abuse and assault in ICE detention. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MUST WATCH MONDAY — MIKE PENCE JOINED \u201cCONVERSION THERAPY\u201d ADVOCATES AND OTHER ANTI-LGBTQ EXTREMISTS OVER THE WEEKEND: <\/strong>On Saturday, Pence spoke at the so-called Values Voters Summit following an execrable panel featuring Elizabeth Johnston, who has threatened violence against transgender people and promotes the dangerous and abusive practice of conversion therapy on children, and Paul McHugh, a doctor who has slurred and denied the existence of transgender people. Seb Gorka, former advisor to Donald Trump and notable white supremacist, was also featured. Said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy<\/strong>: \u201cOnce again, Mike Pence is making clear that he stands with many organizations and leaders who promote hate and fear. We know those are not true American values.\u201d More from HRC<\/a> and Los Angeles Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Here’s who @mike_pence<\/a> joined at #VVS18<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u274cNazi-allied Sebastian Gorka: Has ties to the alt-right
\n\u274c\u201dConversion therapy\u201d advocate Elizabeth Johnston: Said being gay<\/a> is an “abomination”
\n\u274cJunk scientist Paul McHugh: Said trans<\/a> people have a “mental disorder” #NotOurValues<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mnxVzl5fEc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

TODAY — RALLY IN MIAMI TO SUPPORT FLORIDA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ANDREW GILLUM: <\/strong>HRC, SAVE and Equality Florida will rally in support of the candidate. More from CBS 12<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

HRC ENDORSES KATIE HILL FOR U.S. CONGRESS (CA-25): <\/strong>\u201cKatie Hill is the clear choice for voters who believe in fairness, justice, and equality for all,\u201d said HRC Senior Vice President for Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof<\/strong>. \u201cThe hard-working families of California\u2019s 25th Congressional District deserve a representative who is committed to defending their values, standing up to this administration\u2019s attacks on equality, and fighting to secure a stronger future for every American.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

HRC ANNOUNCES SLATE OF ENDORSEMENTS IN MICHIGAN STATE LEGISLATIVE RACES: <\/strong>\u201cAs we face ongoing attacks at from the Trump-Pence Administration and the threat of anti-LGBTQ extremist Bill Schuette in the governor\u2019s office, investing in races up and down the ballot has never been more important,\u201d said HRC Michigan State Director Amritha Venkataraman<\/strong>. \u201cWith a pro-equality majority, we can finally pass state level non-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community and make Michigan a welcoming and inclusive place for all.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n