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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 31, 2019<\/b>
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HRC KICKS OFF PROJECT THRIVE<\/em>, A GROUNDBREAKING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT LGBTQ YOUTH: <\/strong>Today, the HRC Foundation and more than 16 of the nation\u2019s largest national organizations committed to the well-being of young people are launching Project THRIVE<\/em>, a multi-year, coast-to-coast effort focused on improving the lives of LGBTQ youth at home, in school and in their communities. HRC President Chad Griffin<\/strong> (<\/strong>@ChadHGriffin<\/strong><\/a>), Jay Brown (<\/strong>@ThisIsJayBrown<\/strong><\/a>), HRC SVP of Programs, Research & Training<\/strong> and Ellen Kahn (<\/strong>@ellenbkahn<\/strong><\/a>), director of HRC Foundation\u2019s Children, Youth and Families Program<\/strong>, hosted an event this morning at HRC headquarters, where they were joined by featured speakers including NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garc\u00eda (@Lily_NEA<\/a>), ACA president Dr. Simone Lambert (@drsimonelambert<\/a>) and HRC Board Member and Member of HRC\u2019s Parents for Transgender Equality Council Jodie Patterson (@jodie_GeorgiaNY<\/a>). Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.@HRC<\/a> Foundation joins more than 16 national organizations committed to the well-being of young people to launch Project THRIVE \u2014 a groundbreaking campaign to improve the lives of LGBTQ youth at home, in school and in their communities. t.co\/CtwxuL5CGa<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/emRnrMU5jR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 31, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

PAUL REYES WRITES FOR THE HILL<\/em> ON WHY KENNETH CUCCINELLI IS UNFIT TO PLAY A ROLE IN IMMIGRATION POLICY:<\/strong> \u201cHe is an immigration hardliner with views that are at odds with American values,\u201d says Reyes (@RaulAReyes<\/a>). \u201cHe has a history of xenophobic, homophobic, and sexist comments. \u2026 Cuccinelli\u2019s anti-LGBTQ record is especially troubling.\u201d Read the full piece from The Hill<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY — STORM CHASER AND METEOROLOGIST JOEY KRASTEL PROPOSES TO BOYFRIEND CHRIS SCOTT IN FRONT OF \u2026 YOU GUESSED IT \u2026 A TORNADO: <\/strong>\u201cI was just so emotional just because it was my happiest place, being with him next to the storms,\u201d said Krastel (@NimbusStorms<\/a>) . Read more from NBC Out<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

THIS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, HRC OFFERS THREE WAYS TO COMBAT STIGMA IN LGBTQ COMMUNITIES:<\/strong> LGBTQ people are nearly three times as likely as others to experience a mental health condition such as anxiety or a mood disorder, and breaking \u00a0the silence is key to reducing stigma and empowering each other to seek help and support when needed. Read more from HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GSAs CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES FOR LGBTQ CHILDREN AND TEENS IN SCHOOL:<\/strong> More from WESA<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

UC \u00a0SAN FRANCISCO SCRAPS PLANS TO AFFILIATE WITH HOSPITAL SYSTEM THAT COULD HAVE JEOPARDIZED HEALTH CARE FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE: <\/strong>More from Kaiser Health News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n