{"id":76874,"date":"2019-01-07T10:25:14","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T15:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-january-7-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-01-07T10:25:14","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T15:25:14","slug":"am_equality-tipsheet-january-7-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-january-7-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 7, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 7, 2019<\/b><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/images\/made\/images\/remote\/https_assets2.hrc.org\/files\/images\/blog\/AM_Equality--1600x900_640_360.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. HOUSE MAKES HISTORY, INCLUDES GENDER IDENTITY &#038; SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN RULES PACKAGE<\/strong>: The new package bans discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time ever, and also ensures that religious headgear can be worn in the House chamber. \u201cThis is an historic moment for our country,\u201d said <strong>HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/david_stacy\">@david_stacy<\/a>). \u201cThis action to protect LGBTQ congressional employees from discrimination is the result of millions of Equality Voters going to the polls in November to ensure their voices were heard and demanding a Congress that looks like America.\u201d More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/house-rules-package-includes-SOGI-protections\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MUST WATCH MONDAY &#8212; TRANSGENDER BUS DRIVER WORKS WITH CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO COVER MEDICALLY-NECESSARY TRANSITION RELATED SURGERY: <\/strong>Russia Brown worked with the ACLU to have his employer change the insurance plan they offer workers. Said attorney Carolyn Wald, \u201cAs people are getting more understanding of what it is to be transgender and the types of treatments that are necessary to treat gender dysphoria, I think we\u2019ll see more and more employers, both public and private, looking at making these changes, it\u2019s just common sense.\u201d More from <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wttw.com\/2019\/01\/03\/cta-bus-driver-steers-changes-lgbtq-community\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Chicago PBS<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT AND PROTECT UNDOCUMENTED TRANS PEOPLE IN THE U.S. AND AT THE BORDER?<\/strong> More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/the-precarious-position-of-transgender-immigrants-and-asylum-seekers\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support organizations on the ground helping <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/offers.cam4tracking.com\/aff_c?offer_id=125&#38;aff_id=2778&#38;source=gfcsb\">trans<\/a> asylum seekers and others being held near the U.S. border such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecentersd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">the San Diego LGBT Community Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raicestexas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">RAICES<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/transgenderlawcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Transgender Law Center<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lalgbtcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Los Angeles LGBT Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Educate yourself and others by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambdalegal.org\/know-your-rights\/article\/trans-immigrants-resources\" target=\"_blank\">learning more<\/a> about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/the-crisis-at-the-border-is-an-lgbtq-issue-heres-why\" target=\"_blank\">immigration<\/a> in the U.S., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/explore\/topic\/transgender\" target=\"_blank\">transgender people<\/a> and how these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/topic\/immigration\" target=\"_blank\">identities intersect<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Share this information with friends, family and on social media. The <a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/issues\/immigration\" target=\"_blank\">National Center for Transgender Equality<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/transgenderlawcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Transgender Law Center<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raicestexas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">RAICES<\/a> are good starting points.<\/li>\n<li>Show up to protests, marches and events that challenge the treatment of undocumented immigrants and <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/offers.cam4tracking.com\/aff_c?offer_id=125&#38;aff_id=2778&#38;source=gfcsb\">trans<\/a> people in the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>THANK YOU CHAI FELDBLUM FOR YOUR TIRELESS SERVICE ON THE EEOC: <\/strong>Said <strong>HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy<\/strong>. \u201cAs a skilled attorney and public servant who has passionately advocated for equality under the law, Feldblum more than deserved to be confirmed for another term. While Senate Democrats fought hard to move her nomination forward and she most certainly would have been confirmed with strong bipartisan support, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shamefully refused to schedule a vote.\u201d More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.losangelesblade.com\/2019\/01\/04\/chai-feldblum-eeoc-appointment-dies\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Los Angeles Blade<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LGBTQ AND ALLIES HONORED AT GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS: <\/strong>Winners last night included Lady Gaga (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ladygaga\">@LadyGaga<\/a>), Regina King (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/reginaking\">@ReginaKing<\/a>), Darren Criss (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/darrencriss\">@DarrenCriss<\/a>), the cast and crew of American Crime Story Versace, the cast and crew of Bohemian Rhapsody, Patricia Arquette (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PattyArquette\">@PattyArquette<\/a>) and Ben Whishaw. See the full list of winners at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/01\/06\/movies\/golden-globes-winners-list.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The New York Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#8220;As human beings we should resist in the streets, resist at the ballot box, and practice love and empathy in our everyday lives.\u201d &#8211; Brad Simpson <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GoldenGlobes?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GoldenGlobes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pnXlJ51XbC\">t.co\/pnXlJ51XbC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1082126803681112065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 7, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>HERE\u2019S WHERE THE 12 NFL PLAYOFF TEAMS STAND ON LGBTQ EQUALITY: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsports.com\/2019\/1\/4\/18168023\/nfl-playoffs-gay-support-teammates\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Outsports<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>READING RAINBOW<\/u> &#8211; Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailybeast.com\/lgbt-brazilians-fearful-but-defiant-as-bolsonaro-takes-power?source=articles&#038;via=rss\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Daily Beast<\/em><\/a> speaks to LGBTQ Brazilians about President Jair Bolsonaro\u2019s attacks on equality; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pri.org\/stories\/2019-01-03\/fantastic-woman-who-plays-fantastic-woman\" target=\"_blank\"><em>PRI<\/em><\/a> interviews transgender actress Daniela Vega (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danivega\">@danivega<\/a>); <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocate.com\/people\/2019\/1\/03\/think-your-child-lgbtq-gay-mans-advice-must-read\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Advocate<\/em><\/a> reports on a viral Twitter thread about a father\u2019s support of his <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">gay<\/a> child; <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/18-old-transgender-reality-star-184532248.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Yahoo<\/em><\/a> sits down with <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/offers.cam4tracking.com\/aff_c?offer_id=125&#38;aff_id=2778&#38;source=gfcsb\">trans<\/a> trailblazer Jazz Jennings (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/jazzjennings__\">@JazzJennings__<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AMEquality@hrc.org\"><strong><em>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>. <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hrc.wufoo.com\/forms\/subscribe-to-am-equality\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hrc\"><strong><em>@HRC<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-january-7-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-january-7-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 7, 2019 U.S. HOUSE MAKES HISTORY, INCLUDES GENDER IDENTITY &#038; SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN RULES PACKAGE: The new package bans discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time ever, and also ensures that religious headgear can be worn in the House chamber. \u201cThis is an historic moment &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-january-7-2019\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 7, 2019<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2466,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-misc"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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