{"id":77534,"date":"2019-01-24T10:26:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T15:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-january-24-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-01-24T10:26:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T15:26:38","slug":"am_equality-tipsheet-january-24-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-january-24-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 24, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 24, 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>HRC RESPONDS TO HHS WAIVER ALLOWING TAXPAYER-FUNDED DISCRIMINATION: <\/strong>\u201cThe federal government has a compelling interest in ensuring federal contractors are providing quality care, and in ensuring that taxpayers aren\u2019t footing the bill for taxpayer-funded discrimination,\u201d said <strong>Cathryn Oakley, HRC State Legislative Director &#038; Senior Counsel<\/strong>. \u201cThis waiver is unconscionable, in no small part because it prioritizes federal contractors over kids in need of families.\u201d It allows federal funds to go to a child welfare agency that refused to place children with Jewish families. This opens the door to federally-funded discrimination justified by religious belief against prospective parents &#8212; from single parents, LGBTQ individuals and\u00a0 same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a>, to parents who may previously have been divorced, interfaith <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a>, and people of deep faith who happen to be of another religion. More from <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hhs-decision-allows-discrimination-against-jewish-lgbtq-and-other-families\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Media advisory: <\/strong>HRC, ACLU, Americans United, FEC, ADL, Lambda Legal, religious leaders and representatives of the foster community to hold press <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=grq0&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">call<\/a> on HHS waiver requesting exemption for foster care groups to discriminate against foster families. Please contact Charlotte Clymer at 202-255-6305 to RSVP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Truly unconscionable. By granting this waiver to discriminate against Jewish families, HHS opens the door to federally-funded discrimination against LGBTQ &#038; other families too while hurting children in need. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J7vKv9Vv5p\">t.co\/J7vKv9Vv5p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChadHGriffin\/status\/1088248485844054017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 24, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>WITH EQUALITY ACT ON HORIZON, POLLS SHOW GROWING MAJORITY OF AMERICANS SUPPORT LGBTQ EQUALITY: <\/strong>\u201cEquality is a winning issue. In poll after poll, we see that more and more Americans are calling for their family, friends and neighbors to be treated with respect and dignity, and increasingly rejecting lawmakers who attack the LGBTQ community,\u201d said <strong>HRC President Chad Griffin <\/strong>(<u><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/chadhgriffin\" target=\"_blank\">@ChadHGriffin<\/a><\/u>). \u201cWith a majority of the American people already supporting these common-sense protections, it\u2019s time for Congress to catch up and finally pass the Equality Act.\u201d More from <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/with-equality-act-on-horizon-polls-show-americans-support-lgbtq-equality\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201cFor the Civil Rights Act to do its job, Congress\u00a0 must pass the Equality Act\u201d:<\/strong> Read the piece by David J. Jones, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBJContheMove\" target=\"_blank\">@NBJContheMove<\/a><\/u>), in <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/blogs\/congress-blog\/politics\/426542-for-the-civil-rights-act-to-do-its-job-congress-must-pass-the\" target=\"_blank\">The Hill.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS GATHERS MOMENTUM IN VA LEGISLATURE:<\/strong> \u201cThis is a trend we\u2019re seeing across the country. Voters simply have no appetite for discrimination and want to be sure that their friends and neighbors are protected the same way they are,\u201d said <strong>HRC Senior Vice President for Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof<\/strong>. More from James Wellemeyer (<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/j_wellemeyer\" target=\"_blank\">@jay_wellemeyer<\/a><\/u>) in the <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonblade.com\/2019\/01\/23\/majority-of-va-republicans-back-lgbt-nondiscrimination-protections\/\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Blade<\/a><\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEA VICE PRESIDENT BECKY PRINGLE\u00a0 JOINED HRC ON TWITTER TO HIGHLIGHT HRC FOUNDATION\u2019S UPCOMING TIME TO THRIVE CONFERENCE: <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">5\/ In order to stand for our youth\u2014with them\u2014We have to listen, read, and engage in courageous conversations. We have to learn. Continuously. It is a journey I invite ALL educators, parents, allies to take with me. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BeckyPringle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BeckyPringle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HRCTwitterTakeover?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HRCTwitterTakeover<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/k9JZsirir0\">pic.twitter.com\/k9JZsirir0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1088160432421027840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>THANKFUL THURSDAY &#8212;\u00a0 MLK DAY OF SERVICE 2019: <\/strong>HRC celebrates the incredible work of hundreds of our volunteers, members and supporters in cities across the country, who united in service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last weekend. More from <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/a-look-back-on-mlk-day-of-service-2019\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A GLOBAL REVIEW OF\u00a0 WHAT MAKES A CITY LGBTQ FRIENDLY: <\/strong>In his deep dive into LGBTQ inclusivity worldwide, <em>Guardian<\/em> reporter Steven Grattan (<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sjgrattan\" target=\"_blank\">@sjgrattan<\/a><\/u>) talks to <strong>HRC Senior Legislative Counsel Xavier Persad<\/strong>, who said: \u201cWhen cities enact LGBTQ-inclusive protections, they send a clear message that they value and welcome everyone, attracting the country\u2019s top talent and spurring economic growth.\u201d More from <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/cities\/2019\/jan\/23\/which-is-the-worlds-most-lgbt-friendly-city?CMP=share_btn_tw\" target=\"_blank\">The Guardian<\/a><\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW STUDY NOTES BISEXUAL VETERANS ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF PTSD AND DEPRESSION:<\/strong>\u00a0More from <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinknews.co.uk\/2019\/01\/23\/bisexual-veterans-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pink News<\/a><\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE GLOBAL LGBTQ EQUALITY AND INCLUSION: <\/strong>More from the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2019\/01\/moving-from-commitment-to-action-on-lgbti-equality\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Economic Forum<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HRC<\/a> applauds the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WEF<\/a> for launching the Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality atits annual meeting in Davos. The Partnership is comprised of companies that are committed to advancing global LGBTQ equality and inclusion around the globe. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WEF19?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WEF19<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iC4UZE2bbH\">t.co\/iC4UZE2bbH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1088104070097756162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>HRC TO CO-SPONSOR WORKSHOP IN ALBANIA TO HELP BUSINESSES SUPPORT LGBTQ EQUALITY: <\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity to bring to a part of the world a group of LGBTI activists to share ideas and to network and to devise strategies to help them engage businesses,\u201d said <strong>HRC Global Director of Partnerships Jean Freedberg<\/strong>. More about next week\u2019s event from Michael Lavers (<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mklavers81\" target=\"_blank\">@mklavers81<\/a><\/u>) in the <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonblade.com\/2019\/01\/23\/hrc-co-sponsors-albania-workplace-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Blade<\/a><\/u><\/em>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>VICTORY\u00a0&#8212; ANGOLA DECRIMINALIZES SAME-SEX RELATIONS: <\/strong>With this victory, only 69 countries now criminalize same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> relations. More from <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/news\/2019\/01\/23\/angola-decriminalizes-same-sex-conduct\" target=\"_blank\">Human Rights Watch<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>READING RAINBOW<\/u> &#8211; Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motherjones.com\/media\/2019\/01\/hostile-church-lgbtq-homeless-falafel-bikes-barbershop-food-stamps\/\">Mother Jones<\/a><\/u><\/em> highlights a safe haven where LGBTQ immigrants are able to feel at home; <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/feature\/nbc-out\/oscars-2019-more-half-best-picture-nominees-include-lgbtq-characters-n961386\" target=\"_blank\">NBC News<\/a><\/u><\/em> and <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroweekly.com\/2019\/01\/oscars-update-half-of-all-best-picture-nominees-are-lgbtq-inclusive-films\/?utm_content=bufferea729&#038;utm_medium=social&#038;utm_source=twitter.com&#038;utm_campaign=buffer\" target=\"_blank\">Metro Weekly<\/a><\/u><\/em> note that more than half of the Best Picture nominees include LGBTQ characters or storylines<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><em>Have news? Send us your news and tips at <a href=\"mailto:AMEquality@hrc.org\">AMEquality@hrc.org<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hrc.wufoo.com\/forms\/subscribe-to-am-equality\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hrc\" target=\"_blank\">@HRC<\/a> for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-january-24-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-january-24-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 24, 2019 HRC RESPONDS TO HHS WAIVER ALLOWING TAXPAYER-FUNDED DISCRIMINATION: \u201cThe federal government has a compelling interest in ensuring federal contractors are providing quality care, and in ensuring that taxpayers aren\u2019t footing the bill for taxpayer-funded discrimination,\u201d said Cathryn Oakley, HRC State Legislative Director &#038; Senior Counsel. \u201cThis waiver is unconscionable, in &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-january-24-2019\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 24, 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":[107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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