Canada Is Apologizing to Its Gay Citizens — Should America Follow Suit?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to help right some of the wrongs of the past. Barack Obama — or Hillary Clinton — could do the same.
www.advocate.com/world/2016/8/12/canada-apologizing-its-gay-citizens-should-america-follow-suit
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'My Name Is Your Worst Enemy': Homophobic Road Rage Caught on Video
An incident this week in Southern California brought out the worst in a SUV driver, who went on a profane, slur-laden tirade against a bicyclist.
www.advocate.com/crime/2016/8/12/my-name-your-worst-enemy-homophobic-road-rage-caught-video
Newt Gingrich, Mississippi, Squirrel, LGBT Rights, Brendan Dassey: HOT LINKS
HOMOCON. Anti-LGBT Newt Gingrich to headline Log Cabin Republicans event: “Gingrich told The Washington Examiner that his speech will “focus on national security and issues that bring us together” – a suggestion he’ll steer clear of divisive debates over same-sex marriage or transgender restrooms.”
ISIS. Donald Trump now says that he was being sarcastic when he described President Obama as the founder of the Islamic State.
MOVIES. Trailer for Robert Zemeckis’ WWII spy drama Allied starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard.
LGBT RIGHTS. Young Americans show overwhelming support for LGBT rights: “According to the findings, 92 percent of young adults support HIV and AIDs prevention, 90 percent support equal employment, and 80 percent support LGBT adoption. Across racial and ethnic groups, broad majorities support training police on transgender issues, government support for organizations for LGBT youth and insurance coverage for transgender health issues.”
HISTORY. Michael Phelps won his 22nd gold medal.
ONE LAST TIME. And Phelps and long-time rival Ryan Lochte shared one last race together.
MISSISSIPPI. Anti-LGBT hate bill HB 1523 remains blocked while appeal proceeds: “The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday that it would not immediately remove the block that U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves put on House Bill 1523 moments before it was to become law July 1.”
FUTBOL. US Women’s soccer team defeated by Sweden at 2016 Olympics.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS. Trump says, “If I lose, I don’t think you will ever see me again.” Please let this be true.
SQUIRRELCESE. Squirrel steals Go Pro, captures incredible footage.
CANADA. $104 million class-action lawsuit filed over distribution of anti-gay literature at Toronto Pride parade.
MAKING A MURDERER. Brendan Dassey, subject of Netflix documentary, has his conviction overturned.
FRIDAY FEELS. In case you’re missing men’s gymnastics, Manrique Larduet is here for you. Though a medal favorite, Larduet injured his ankle at the games.
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Marco Rubio Urges Tolerance for LGBT People in Orlando Speech to Christian Conservatives: WATCH
Marco Rubio spoke Friday at an event hosted by the Florida Renewal Project in Orlando, a gathering of anti-LGBT pastors, on the two-month anniversary of the massacre at Pulse Nightclub.
Rubio urged tolerance toward LGBT people despite spewing rhetoric during the presidential primary that says the opposite.
“In order to love people you have to listen to them,” Rubio, who is losing his lead in a primary challenge set for August 30. “We have to abandon the spirit of judgment.”
Said Rubio:
“When it comes to our brothers and our sisters, our fellow Americans, our neighbors in the LGBT community, we should recognize, that our nation, while the greatest nation in the history of mankind, is one whose history has been marred by discrimination against and rejection of gays and lesbians.”
Added Rubio:
“To love our neighbors in the LGBT we should recognize that even as we stand firm in the belief that marriage is the union between one man and one woman, there are those in that community, in same-sex relationships, whose love for one another is real and who feel angry and humiliated that the law id not recognize their relationship as a marriage. To love our neighbors we must recognize that many have experienced sometimes severe condemnation and judgment from some Christians. They have heard some say that the reason God will bring condemnation on America is because of them — as if somehow God was willing to put up with adultery and gluttony and greed and pride, but now this is the last straw.”
Rubio expressed a fierce opposition to same-sex marriage in the presidential primaries.
Rubio promised that as president he would reverse Obama’s LGBT executive orders that stop religious business owners from discriminating against gays, appoint conservative SCOTUS justices who don’t believe that gays have the right to marry (or that women have rights over their own bodies). He also said any transgender rights laws regarding bathroom usage have got to go.
But love thy neighbor.
Watch:
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Only 14 Nations Have Out Olympians
The vast majority of nations participating in the Rio Olympics have no out athletes, a reminder that many obstacles remain in the global progress of LGBT rights.
www.advocate.com/sports/2016/8/12/only-14-nations-have-out-olympians
Ohio Trans Woman Rae'Lynn Thomas Murdered By Mother's Ex-Boyfriend
Rae’Lynn Thomas was brutally attacked by her mother’s ex-boyfriend, who still lived in their Columbus home. She is the 19th trans person known to be killed in the U.S. this year.
www.advocate.com/transgender/2016/8/12/ohio-trans-woman-raelynn-thomas-murdered-mothers-ex-boyfriend
Feds: Texas Can't Sue Over Unenforced Trans Student Guidelines
Texas and 11 other states jumped the gun when they sued the federal government over trans-inclusive guidelines for public schools, the Obama administration argued in court today.
www.advocate.com/transgender/2016/8/12/feds-texas-cant-sue-over-unenforced-trans-student-guidelines
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