{"id":77861,"date":"2019-02-01T12:29:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T17:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-february-1-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-02-01T12:29:08","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T17:29:08","slug":"am_equality-tipsheet-february-1-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-february-1-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 1, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 1, 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 RELEASES 5th ANNUAL STATE EQUALITY RATINGS AS U.S. HOUSE POISED TO CONSIDER EQUALITY ACT:<\/strong> The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrc.org\/sei\" target=\"_blank\">State Equality Index<\/a> is a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families, and assessing how well states are protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination. Because there are no comprehensive federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ people, the rights of millions of LGBTQ people and their families depend on which state they <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=grq0&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">live<\/a> in. In 30 states, LGBTQ people remain at risk of being fired, evicted or denied services because of who they are. For this reason, the new pro-equality majority in the U.S. House has made the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/why-the-equality-act\" target=\"_blank\">Equality Act<\/a> &#8212; a bill to establish comprehensive federal protections for LGBTQ people &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocate.com\/politics\/2019\/1\/04\/pelosi-prioritizing-lgbtq-equality-act-speaker\" target=\"_blank\">a top priority<\/a>. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-releases-2018-state-equality-index\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinknews.co.uk\/2019\/01\/31\/state-equality-index-lgbt-2018\/?utm_source=MOBT&#038;utm_medium=Twittermob&#038;Twittermob&#038;utm_campaign=PNMOBT\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Pink News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From<em> USA Today <\/em>&#8212; \u201cSobering reality&#8217;: LGBT progress report shows gains, but most states still won&#8217;t grant rights\u201d: <\/strong>Jorge L. Ortiz (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jorgelortiz\" target=\"_blank\">@jorgelortiz<\/a><\/strong>) reports, \u201cAs the LGBT community continues to pursue equal rights, it can point to substantial gains at the state level, broad public support and increased momentum toward a federal Equality Act. On the other hand, a majority of states still lack laws banning discrimination&#8230;\u201d More at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/2019\/01\/31\/lgbt-report-public-support-but-state-opposition-equality-act-distant\/2738550002\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>USA Today.<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HRC<\/a> Foundation and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EqualityFed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EqualityFed<\/a> released our 2018 State Equality Index \u2014 a comprehensive report detailing LGBTQ-related legislation and policies, and assessing how well states protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StateOfEquality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StateOfEquality<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AENDvPH2f6\">t.co\/AENDvPH2f6<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nw9Gy6ebk5\">pic.twitter.com\/nw9Gy6ebk5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1091048780777041927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 31, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Passing the Equality Act won\u2019t only end discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity, it\u2019s a pivotal part in ending homophobia and transphobia and moving our culture forward to be more inclusive and respectful.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KamalaHarris\/status\/1091061061560750087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 31, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>HRC MARKS TODAY\u2019S START OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH:<\/strong> \u201cAs we mark Black History Month and celebrate the barriers that have been broken by Black LGBTQ trailblazers in the struggle for equality, we must also confront the barriers that remain, and work to lift up the voices of Black and LGBTQ advocates challenging systems of power and oppression every day,\u201d said <strong>HRC President Chad Griffin (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChadHGriffin\"><strong>@ChadHGriffin<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong>. \u201cThroughout this month, we must not only celebrate our heroes but reflect on how we can bring long-marginalized voices within our movement to the forefront and accelerate the pace of progress toward an America where everyone within the LGBTQ community is equal.\u201d Read more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/breaking-barriers-this-black-history-month\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BlackHistoryMonth?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BlackHistoryMonth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HRC<\/a> honors Black <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> and allied people who are breaking down barriers for equality each and every day. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wVVu4wCivf\">t.co\/wVVu4wCivf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2ofivkWekp\">pic.twitter.com\/2ofivkWekp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1091350463079944192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP &#8212; VIRGINIA HOUSE LEADERSHIP KILLS NON-DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS IN COMMITTEE: <\/strong>House of Delegates leaders refused to bring up two commonsense LGBTQ non-discrimination measures for a vote in the General Laws committee yesterday. Similar bills have passed the Virginia Senate with bipartisan support. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/shameful-va-house-leadership-kills-non-discrim-protections-in-committee\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontopmag.com\/article\/46664\/Virginia_House_Blocks_Two_LGBT_Protections_Bills\" target=\"_blank\"><em>On Top Magazine<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arizona lawmakers<\/strong> introduce a bipartisan non-discrimination bill to protect LGBTQ Arizonans. Polling shows that 70 percent of Arizona voters support such protections. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroweekly.com\/2019\/01\/arizona-lawmakers-introduce-lgbtq-nondiscrimination-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Metro Weekly<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four of Texas\u2019 LGBT chambers of commerce <\/strong>will hold a Day of Advocacy at the Texas Capital in support of LGBTQ Texans. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/business\/business\/2019\/01\/30\/texas-major-lgbt-chambers-commerce-just-united-avoid-another-bathroom-bill\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Dallas Morning News<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HRC urges the Mississippi House and Senate<\/strong> to bring up for a vote bills that would add sexual orientation, gender identity and disability to the existing hate crimes law. Read more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-mississippi-urges-the-house-senate-to-vote-on-crucial-update-to-the-sta\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT NOM BRIAN HAGEDORN\u2019S HORRIFIC ANTI-LGBTQ COMMENTS ARE DISQUALIFYING: <\/strong>Hagedorn suggested that the U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s landmark <em>Lawrence v. Texas<\/em> ruling could lead to the legalization of bestiality in the country. \u201cHagedorn\u2019s anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is deeply disturbing, and as someone who has publicly and unabashedly voiced contempt for LGBTQ equality he has no place on the bench or in public office,\u201d said<strong> HRC Wisconsin State Director Wendy Strout<\/strong>. Read more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/wi-brian-hagedorns-horrific-comments-against-lgbtq-equality-disqualifying\" target=\"_blank\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEEL GOOD FRIDAY &#8212; NEW PHOTO OF JUPITER MIRRORS THE TRANS FLAG, LIGHTS UP THE SKY FOR EQUALITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ufffd\ufffd\u200d\ufffd\ufffd A sign from the universe! \u2728<\/p>\n<p>We already knew that the majority of Americans support <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> rights\u2026<\/p>\n<p>and we think that the planets are on board too. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S4pVklE2wO\">t.co\/S4pVklE2wO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1091052244345278466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 31, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>TWO-THIRDS OF AMERICANS REPORT INCREASE IN HATE CRIMES SINCE 2016; PERPS IN 40 PERCENT OF INCIDENTS INVOKED TRUMP OR ALT-RIGHT:<\/strong> \u00a0Read more in the Communities Against Hate report, \u201cHate Magnified: Communities in Crisis\u201d, <a href=\"https:\/\/hatemagnified.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jussie Smollett\u2019s family issues statement on the violent, homophobic and racist attack he suffered earlier this week in Chicago.<\/strong> Read it <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2019\/01\/jussie-smollett-attack-family-statement-domestic-terrorism-empire-chicago-1202546846\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CANADIAN MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING EIGHT GAY MEN, MOST OF SOUTH ASIAN OR MIDDLE EASTERN DESCENT, PLEADS GUILTY: <\/strong>Bruce McArthur, 67, remained at large for eight years, causing a rift between Toronto\u2019s LGBTQ community and local police. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/01\/29\/world\/canada\/bruce-mcarthur-guily-plea-toronto.html?login=email&#038;auth=login-email\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The New York Times<\/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.cpr.org\/news\/story\/mikah-meyer-called-out-the-lack-of-lgbt-rep-in-the-outdoor-industry-now-rei-sponsors-hi-0\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Colorado Public Radio<\/em><\/a> interviews LGBTQ advocate Mikah Meyer (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikahMey\">@MikahMey<\/a>), who is challenging the lack of LGBTQ representation in the outdoor recreation industry; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2019\/01\/30\/687683804\/lady-gaga-born-this-way-lgbt-american-anthem\" target=\"_blank\"><em>NPR<\/em><\/a> explores how Lady Gaga\u2019s legendary anthem \u2018Born This Way\u2019 was created<\/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-february-1-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-february-1-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 1, 2019 HRC RELEASES 5th ANNUAL STATE EQUALITY RATINGS AS U.S. HOUSE POISED TO CONSIDER EQUALITY ACT: The State Equality Index is a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families, and assessing how well states are protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination. 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