{"id":79963,"date":"2019-02-27T10:25:28","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T15:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-february-27-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-02-27T10:25:28","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T15:25:28","slug":"am_equality-tipsheet-february-27-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-february-27-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 27, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 27, 2019<\/b><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/images\/made\/images\/remote\/https_assets2.hrc.org\/files\/images\/blog\/AMEquality-1600x900_640_360.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE TIME IS NOW &#8212; PROTECT THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND PASS THE BIPARTISAN BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT:<\/strong> \u201cThere is bipartisan support for meaningful steps to stop these preventable tragedies, including an assurance that no person in this country can purchase a firearm without clearing a background check,\u201d said <strong>HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/david_stacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@david_stacy<\/a>). \u201cFrom Newtown to Orlando to Parkland to Pittsburgh, and all of the other communities that are devastated by acts of gun violence every day that never make the news, Americans have called for action, only to be ignored. No more.\u201d More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-calls-on-congress-to-pass-universal-background-checks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TODAY &#8212; TRANSGENDER SERVICEMEMBERS TO TESTIFY BEFORE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE:<\/strong> Transgender servicemembers will testify before the House Armed Services Committee subpanel on military personnel against the Trump-Pence administration\u2019s discriminatory transgender military ban. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2019\/02\/26\/in-a-first-active-duty-transgender-will-testify-before-congress-on-policy-potential-ban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Military Times<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stripes.com\/transgender-servicemembers-prepare-to-defend-their-service-on-capitol-hill-1.570495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Stars and Stripes<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New poll notes nearly 60 percent of Americans say that transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the U.S. armed forces.<\/strong> More from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.reuters.com\/article\/uk-usa-trump-transgender\/most-americans-back-transgender-troops-poll-idUKKCN1QG18L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Reuters<\/em><\/a><\/strong><em>. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RESTORE THE VOTE &#8212; HRC URGES CONGRESS TO PASS THE VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT:<\/strong> More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-urges-congress-to-pass-the-voting-rights-advancement-act-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The right to vote is sacred and must be protected. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HRC<\/a> will fight alongside our partners across social justice movements to restore the VRA &#038; protect the right to vote for all Americans. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RestoretheVote?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RestoretheVote<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n2uHY73Lb2\">t.co\/n2uHY73Lb2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChadHGriffin\/status\/1100571290509950978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LEADERS VOTE AGAINST LGBTQ INCLUSION, FAILING TO EMBRACE EQUALITY: <\/strong>\u201cCountless LGBTQ Methodists, including young people and their families, are yearning for a welcoming church family. Unfortunately, today The United Methodist Church decided against taking meaningful steps that would include LGBTQ Methodists fully in the life of the church,\u201d said <strong>Jay Brown, HRC Foundation\u2019s Acting Senior Vice President<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsJayBrown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ThisIsJayBrown<\/a>). \u201cHowever, despite this decision, it\u2019s clear that LGBTQ Methodists and allies will continue to push for inclusion &#8212; not in spite of their faith, but because of it.\u201d More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/united-methodist-church-leaders-vote-against-lgbtq-inclusion-at-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local pastor condemns United Methodist Church\u2019s decision to vote against LGBTQ inclusion and equality.<\/strong> More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kshb.com\/news\/local-news\/local-pastor-condemns-united-methodists-decision-to-continue-ban-on-gay-marriage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Associated Press<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The United Methodist Church (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UMChurch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UMChurch<\/a>) has 12.7 members worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the Church\u2019s recent decision, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> people of faith and their allies will continue to push for full inclusion and acceptance. \ufffd\ufffd <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PrPprPok9Z\">t.co\/PrPprPok9Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1100598898710597632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>TENNESSEE WEDDING CAKE BUSINESS REFUSES TO SERVE SAME-SEX COUPLE, CITING OWNER\u2019S \u2018SPIRITUAL CONVICTION\u2019: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newschannel5.com\/news\/tennessee-wedding-cake-shop-refuses-to-serve-gay-couple-citing-spiritual-conviction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>News Channel 5<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MINNESOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT SUED FOR BARRING TRANSGENDER TEEN FROM USING LOCKER ROOM CORRESPONDING TO HIS GENDER IDENTITY.<\/strong> More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2019\/02\/25\/anoka-hennepin-sued-over-locker-room-access-for-transgender-teen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Pioneer Press<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fox9.com\/news\/lawsuit-claims-anoka-hennepin-schools-discriminated-against-transgender-boy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Fox 9<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT WE\u2019RE READING WEDNESDAY &#8212; KANAUTICA ZAYRE-BROWN DESERVES BETTER: <\/strong>The criminal justice system routinely treats <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> <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/?mp_code=akftr\">women<\/a> unjustly. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theroot.com\/kanautica-zayre-brown-and-the-cold-routine-cruelty-of-1832819640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Root<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Kanautica Zayre-Brown and the cold, routine cruelty of how the criminal justice system treats <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> <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/?mp_code=akftr\">women<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u09G1hIk1f\">t.co\/u09G1hIk1f<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8ejt6DUozb\">pic.twitter.com\/8ejt6DUozb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Root (@TheRoot) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheRoot\/status\/1099004742196436993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 22, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>IN ADVANCE OF TOMORROW\u2019S HRC\u2019S JAZZ &#038; FRIENDS NATIONAL DAY OF READING, PARENT OF TRANS SON WRITES ABOUT POWER OF STORYTELLING: \u00a0<\/strong>Writing In the <em>Detroit Free Press<\/em>, Peter Torchyk, a member of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/parents-for-transgender-equality-national-council\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC Foundation\u2019s Parents for Transgender Equality<\/a>, movingly describes his family\u2019s journey and how storytelling can advance love and acceptance. Read more in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/opinion\/contributors\/2019\/02\/27\/childrens-book-helped-my-transgender-child\/2994090002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Detroit Free Press<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LAMENTABLE<\/strong>: Camila, una mujer transg\u00e9nero y solicitante de asilo, fue deportada de EE. UU y asesinada en El Salvador un a\u00f1o despu\u00e9s. Su mejor amiga comparte su tr\u00e1gica historia en una entrevista con <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlPunto\/status\/1099697964925124608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Al Punto Univision<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"es\">Camila, una mujer transg\u00e9nero, lleg\u00f3 a EEUU huyendo de la violencia pero fue deportada y luego asesinada en El Salvador. Su mejor amiga, Virginia Flores, nos cuenta su historia. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vjaSSs0zKA\">pic.twitter.com\/vjaSSs0zKA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Al Punto Univision (@AlPunto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlPunto\/status\/1099697964925124608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><u>GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>UK SCHOOLS UPDATE RELATIONSHIP AND SEX EDUCATION CURRICULUM TO INCLUDE LGBTQ PEOPLE AND TOPICS: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaystarnews.com\/article\/english-schools-will-teach-students-of-all-ages-about-lgbti-relationships\/#gs.4pU3f0of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Gay Star News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCRIMINATION IS EXPENSIVE &#8212; KENYA\u2019S ANTI-LGBTQ LAWS WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT ITS ECONOMY:<\/strong> Kenya\u2019s Supreme Court recently delayed a ruling to decriminalize same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> relations in the country. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinknews.co.uk\/2019\/02\/25\/anti-lgbt-discrimination-costs-kenya-1-billion-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Pink News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<strong><u>READING RAINBOW<\/u> &#8211; Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/feature\/nbc-out\/drag-queens-protest-border-wall-raise-money-lgbtq-asylum-seekers-n975666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>NBC<\/em><\/a> highlights drag queens protesting at the U.S.-Mexico border in southern Texas to raise money for LGBTQ asylum-seekers; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsports.com\/2019\/2\/26\/18225270\/william-seth-wenzel-martial-arts-gay-coming-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Out Sports<\/em><\/a> features world martial arts champion William Seth-Wenzel on the importance of visibility as an LGBTQ athlete<\/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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><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-27-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-february-27-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 27, 2019 THE TIME IS NOW &#8212; PROTECT THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND PASS THE BIPARTISAN BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT: \u201cThere is bipartisan support for meaningful steps to stop these preventable tragedies, including an assurance that no person in this country can purchase a firearm without clearing a background check,\u201d said HRC Government Affairs &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-february-27-2019\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 27, 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-79963","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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