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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 13, 2019<\/b>
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MUST WATCH MONDAY — ACTOR MARCIA GAY HARDEN SPEAKS OUT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PASSING THE FEDERAL EQUALITY ACT:<\/strong> The actor remembers an early LGBTQ rights march: “We’re here, We’re queer. It’s the end of our career”, and says her LGBTQ son should never face discrimination like that. She adds, “I would never in a second say that he should not have the same rights that his twin sister does who is not gay<\/a>.” More from The Hill<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE FEDERAL ACT TO ADDRESS WRONGFUL TERIMINATIONS OF LGBTQ PEOPLE DURING \u201cLAVENDAR SCARE\u201d OF THE 1950s: <\/strong>More from NBC<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

ICYMI: MAYOR PETE BUTTIGIEG AT HRC\u2019S LAS VEGAS DINNER — \u201cTHE MORE YOU KNOW ABOUT EXCLUSION, THE MORE YOU THINK ABOUT BELONGING\u201d: <\/strong>Read more at the Nevada Independent<\/em><\/a> and USA Today<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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.@PeteButtigieg<\/a> is the first out gay<\/a> candidate to seek the Democratic nomination for president. @HRC<\/a> was honored to have him at our @HRCLasVegas<\/a> Dinner. #HRCGala<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/raZlTrBKpC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 12, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

TRANSGENDER CHICAGOANS REACT TO REPORT DETAILING FAILURE OF POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE: <\/strong>\u201cThe Chicago P.D., like every department in our report, has a lot of room for growth if it hopes to build a lasting relationship of trust and safety between its officers and the community they serve,\u201d said Mateo De La Torre, of the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE). \u00a0Read NCTE\u2019s report, Failing to Protect and Serve<\/em><\/a>, here<\/a>. More from Chicago Tribune<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

CONGRATS TO NEWLY-FORMED MODERN MILITARY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA — HRC IS PROUD TO STAND WITH YOU: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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BREAKING: We\u2019re thrilled to announce tonight at #AMPAgala2019<\/a> that we are combining forces w\/ @OutServeSLDN<\/a> and merging to create the Modern Military Association of America \u2014 a united voice for the #LGBTQ<\/a> #military<\/a> & #veteran<\/a> community. \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufe0f\u200d\ufffd\ufffd t.co\/29HgAVdgco<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 AMPA (@LGBTMilPartners) May 12, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

CONNECTICUT BILL TO BAN \u201cPANIC DEFENSE\u201d AGAINST LGBTQ PEOPLE PASSES STATE SENATE: <\/strong>California, Rhode Island and Illinois already ban this practice. More from CT Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

WASH BLADE\u2019S<\/em> MICHAEL LAVERS (<\/strong>@mklavers81<\/strong><\/a>) REPORTS ON ARRESTS DURING PRIDE MARCH IN CUBA: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Several LGBTQ activists were arrested at a Pride march in Cuba.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, @mklavers81<\/a> was denied access to the country.<\/p>\n

Cuban citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and celebrate, and a right to a free press. \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufe0f\u200d\ufffd\ufffd t.co\/sHO6KObUvN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 12, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

UNACCEPTABLE — LGBTQ PRIDE MARCH IN TURKEY VIOLENTLY BROKEN UP, 25 ARRESTED: <\/strong>More from Amnesty International<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SURVEY SHOWS MORE THAN 80% OF LGBTQ STUDENTS IN CHINA EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION: <\/strong>The alarming report also showed 40% of those surveyed had considered suicide. More from Pink News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n