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<\/p>\n#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 11, 2019<\/b>
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HRC & UCONN SURVEY REVEALS CALIFORNIA LGBTQ STUDENTS NOT RECEIVING ADEQUATE SUPPORT: <\/strong>\u201cThis groundbreaking data reveals that the cards remain stacked against LGBTQ youth in California — and especially so for LGBTQ youth of color and transgender and gender-expansive youth,\u201d said Ellen Kahn, HRC Foundation Director of the Children, Youth & Families Program<\/strong>. \u201cHowever, despite these challenges, many LGBTQ students are taking action and advocating for inclusivity and equality in schools. As advocates, parents, teachers, school administrators and school board members, we must follow their lead by implementing recommendations in this report, including ensuring curricula are LGBTQ-inclusive and supporting LGBTQ student clubs, to create safe, affirming and welcoming schools.\u201d More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n REUTERS<\/em> EXCLUSIVE — FOUR SENIOR RETIRED U.S. MILITARY OFFICERS OPPOSE TRUMP-PENCE TRANS MILITARY BAN: <\/strong>\u201cSince long before Donald Trump’s first impulsive tweets, military leaders and national security experts have made clear that there is simply no legitimate reason to ban transgender people from serving the country they love,\u201d said HRC National Press Secretary Sarah McBride<\/strong> (@SarahEMcBride<\/a>). \u201cThe reality is that this discriminatory ban is the result of a small group of anti-LGBTQ zealots, and not a thorough, diverse and objective cross-section of military leaders.\u201d More from Reuters<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC TO HOST U.S. REP. DONNA SHALALA, ANDREW GILLUM & JOSH GAD AT INAUGURAL HRC SOUTH FLORIDA DINNER: <\/strong>Actor, producer, singer, and comedian Josh Gad<\/a> will receive the HRC Ally for Equality Award at the event Saturday in Fort Lauderdale. Gillum, the former Tallahassee Mayor and Florida Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, and Rep. Shalala will also deliver remarks. Openly gay<\/a> Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis will deliver opening remarks. More from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n .@HRC<\/a> will host @JoshGad<\/a>, @AndrewGillum<\/a> and @DonnaShalala<\/a> at the inaugural @HRCSoFlorida<\/a> Dinner in Fort Lauderdale this Saturday. t.co\/G8Gkhnxr3b<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 10, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n NETFLIX WILL NOT FILM UPCOMING SHOW IN NORTH CAROLINA DUE TO ANTI-LGBTQ LAW: <\/strong>More from Advocate<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Good on @netflix<\/a> for taking seriously the impact of this disgraceful law on their LGBTQ talent & employees. It’s been nearly 3 years since NC passed #HB2<\/a>, and it’s long past time for this hateful bill to be fully repealed.t.co\/6Ix9iDopQJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) January 10, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n HRC JOINS 150+ CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS TO OPPOSE TRUMP-PENCE ASYLUM BAN: <\/strong>This order is a shameful abdication of the United States\u2019 obligation to serve as a haven for those individuals seeking refuge from violence and persecution. More from the National Immigrant Justice Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n FLASHBACK FRIDAY — BOULDER COUNTY (COLO.) COURTHOUSE ADDED TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE\u2019S NATIONAL REGISTER FOR ITS ROLE IN LGBTQ HISTORY: <\/strong>The honor highlights Clela Rorex, the county clerk and recorder in 1975, who issued six marriage licenses to same-sex<\/a> couples<\/a> before ordered to stop by then-Colorado Attorney General J.D. MacFarlane. More on this incredible story from NBC<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n In 1975, Colorado’s Boulder County Clerk Clela Rorex issued six marriage licenses for same-sex<\/a> couples<\/a> before the state’s AG ordered her to stop.<\/p>\n Now, the courthouse is being recognized by the federal government for its contribution to LGBTQ history. t.co\/Xw5My2bkkW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dgewRrQPEI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 9, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n LANSING STATE JOURNAL <\/em>EDITORIAL BOARD — \u201cIT\u2019S TIME TO PROTECT MICHIGAN\u2019S LGBTQ POPULATION WITH ELLIOTT-LARSEN\u201d: <\/strong>\u201cLegislators must pass an update to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which currently provides Michigan residents protection from discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex<\/a>, height, weight, familial status and marital status,\u201d the board writes. \u201cThis Legislature must put this part of Michigan\u2019s history — the part where people can be fired or evicted from their homes simply because of their sexual orientation or identity — in the past.\u201d Michigan law does not expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. More from Lansing State Journal<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS WILL NOT SEAT ANTI-LGBTQ MARK HARRIS UNTIL ELECTION FRAUD INVESTIGATION CONCLUDES: <\/strong>Remember when Mike Pence chaired a \u201cvoter suppression\u201d commission that investigated bogus claims of voter fraud? Seems his partisan passion for democracy faded now that his pal is facing credible allegations of vote tampering. Forty-eight percent of North Carolinians surveyed by Public Policy Polling say there should be a new election for the state\u2019s 9th District; just 28 percent believe Harris should be certified as the winner. More from Roll Call<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n 1\/ Remember when @mike_pence<\/a> chaired a voter suppression commission that investigated bogus claims of voter fraud?<\/p>\n It turns out he’s doesn’t have the same passion for democracy when his friend @MarkHarrisNC9<\/a> is facing credible allegations of vote tampering. #NC09<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n PROGRESS TOWARD LGBTQ INCLUSION IN SCHOOLS HAS SLOWED, SAYS GLSEN: <\/strong>More from NewNowNext<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n IL. STATE REP. GREG HARRIS NAMED FIRST OPENLY GAY HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER IN STATE\u2019S HISTORY: <\/strong>More from Chicago Sun Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n NEW STUDY — 20 PERCENT OF NON-BINARY PEOPLE ARE DENIED MEDICAL TREATMENT BASED ON THEIR IDENTITY: <\/strong>The New England Journal of Medicine<\/em> cites struggles such as patients being forced to choose an incorrect gender on forms, and patients not seeking necessary medical care out of fear of discrimination. More from The Daily Beast<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n IDAHO TO APPEAL DECISION REQUIRING THEM TO PROVIDE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE TO TRANS INMATE: <\/strong>More from The Associated Press<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n EXINNOVADOR GLOBAL DE HRC ESTRENA CENTRO DE REFERENCIA EN QUITO: <\/strong>Di\u00e1logo Diverso<\/a> estren\u00f3 un centro de referencia para apoyar a inmigrantes LGBTQ y proporcionarles informaci\u00f3n \u00fatil para acceder a servicios b\u00e1sicos en Ecuador y ayuda psicol\u00f3gica. M\u00e1s de Pichincha Universal<\/em><\/a> y Teleamazonas<\/em><\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n FORMER HRC GLOBAL INNOVATOR LAUNCHES REFERRAL CENTER IN QUITO FOR LGBTQ MIGRANTS: <\/strong>Di\u00e1logo Diverso<\/a>\u2019s effort provides information to help people access basic services and mental health assistance in Ecuador. More from Pichincha Universal<\/em><\/a> and Teleamazonas<\/em><\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n READING RAINBOW<\/u> – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/strong><\/p>\n Bustle<\/em><\/a> offers tips on how to be a better ally to your trans<\/a> coworkers; OutSports<\/em><\/a> reports that the Boston Celtics will hold their first LGBTQ Pride night; The Dallas Morning News<\/em><\/a> reports on a Texas parent-advocate who requested a state flag be flown over the state Capitol in honor of the trans<\/a> community; The New York Review<\/em><\/a> details the fight to combat defining LGBTQ identity as an \u201cillness\u201d<\/p>\n Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/em><\/strong>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. <\/em><\/strong>Click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong>@HRC<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for all the latest news. 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