Gay Men Egged in LGBT-Friendly Wilton Manors, Fl.
Brian Carter and his friends were standing outside a gay bar when passengers in a car shouted epithets and pelted them with eggs.
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Reality star addresses gay rumors head on
Oklahoma Woman Goes Viral Offering to Be Stand-In Mom at Gay Weddings
An Oklahoma mom who struggled for years with her own son’s coming out has gone viral after offering to be a stand-in parent at weddings for gay people whose biological parents have rejected them
Wrote Sara Cunningham in a post that has been shared more than 8,000 times: “PSA. If you need a mom to attend your same sex wedding because your biological mom won’t. Call me. I’m there. I’ll be your biggest fan. I’ll even bring the bubbles.”
NBC News reports: ‘Just days before her now-viral post, Cunningham said several women had shared with her emotionally devastating stories at a same-sex wedding rehearsal in which Cunningham was participating. One woman recounted how her mother asked to be given “a heads up” when it was time for her daughter to kiss her bride, presumably so her mother could turn away. Another woman shared how her mother chose not to attend. “That’s what prompted the post, and I had no idea I would hear from so many in the community,” Cunningham said, including “parents from all around the world that are willing to stand in.””
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HRC Endorses Steve Sisolak for Nevada Governor
HRC announced its endorsement of Steve Sisolak for Nevada Governor. In November, Sisolak will face Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, who has a long record demonizing and attacking the LGBTQ community.
“Steve Sisolak is the clear choice for Nevada voters and the champion we need to move equality forward across the Silver State,” said HRC Nevada State Director Briana Escamilla. “As Governor, he will work to protect our hard fought progress and ensure that our state remains welcoming and open to all. HRC is proud to endorse his candidacy for Governor and we look forward to turning out the pro-equality vote for Steve Sisolak this November.”
“I am proud to have the support of the Human Rights Campaign,” said Steve Sisolak. “Across the country, we have taken enormous strides in ensuring equality and justice for all communities. But there is still so much more work to be done. As governor, I will continue to fight for the protections that our LGBTQ+ community deserves and work towards true representation and equality. I am honored to have HRC by my side.”
As the current chairman of the Clark County Commission and a former member of the Nevada Board of Regents, Sisolak has a long career serving the people of Nevada. He is a strong advocate for LGBTQ equality who supports marriage equality and non-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community in all aspects of life. Sisolak’s opponent, AG Adam Laxalt, is no friend to the LGBTQ community. Laxalt opposes marriage equality, previously vowing to “vigorously” defend the state’s now defunct marriage ban, and supports banning LGBTQ people from serving openly in the military. Laxalt has also supported a license to discriminate in the health care system that would prioritize physicians’ beliefs over life-saving patient care, and opposes the Obama Administration’s live-saving guidance protecting LGBTQ youth facing discrimination and bullying in our schools.
In Nevada, HRC has identified more than 600,000 “Equality Voters” — voters who support LGBTQ-inclusive policies including marriage equality, equitable family law, and laws that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. HRC has prioritized investments and organizing in Nevada in the 2018 cycle, and has already put staff and resources on the ground in the state. Last year, HRC announced a coast-to-coast campaign called HRC Rising, which represents the largest grassroots expansion in the organization’s 38-year history.
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This Year’s EuroPride Is a Swedish Midsummer Night’s Dream
The summer days are long and the nights short in Sweden, but you won’t miss a thing at these hotspots near EuroPride.
www.advocate.com/travel/2018/7/25/years-europride-swedish-midsummer-nights-dream
Britney Spears Puts Andy Cohen on a Leash in Her New York City ‘Freakshow’ — WATCH
Andy Cohen wasn’t enjoying himself at all on stage in the role of Britney Spears’ “freak” during her song “Freakshow” in New York City on Tuesday night.
Posts on social media showed the talk show host happily freaking out as he was led across the stage on a leash by Spears, who, after hearing the audience roar, said “I think you know who this is, give it up for him,” before signing a t-shirt and turning to the audience to say, “Ow… ears… he’s loud!”
“I don’t know her.” – Britney Spears to Andy Cohen pic.twitter.com/VraFwW9UgB
— Brittney Anyon (@brittneylately) July 25, 2018
Britney walked @Andy across stage for “Freakshow” and then said “Ow… ears… he’s loud!” and it was incredible. pic.twitter.com/Y2SSB5DiYT
— T. Kyle (@tkylemac) July 25, 2018
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Britney Spears Puts Andy Cohen on a Leash in Her New York City ‘Freakshow’ — WATCH
New accessibility improvements now available for Skype
A few months ago, we provided an update on our continued commitment to making Skype accessible. We are very grateful for the feedback you’ve given us—it continues to be an essential and impactful part of our work. We listened and made changes to make Skype more accessible for everyone.
Below are just some of the recent accessibility improvements available in Skype version 8:
If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to upgrade now—only Skype version 8 will be available after September 1, 2018.
We continually work to improve our technology to ensure it is accessible and empowers every person and every organization to achieve more. Please share your comments and feedback via Microsoft Accessibility UserVoice or contact the Disability Answer Desk for real-time support via phone, chat, or ASL videophone. If you are an early adopter and would like to participate in early preview releases, please consider joining the Skype Insider Community.
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: July 25, 2018
A DESPICABLE ANNIVERSARY — ONE YEAR AGO TOMORROW, TRUMP TWEETED OUT A BAN ON TRANS TROOPS: Despite recent court victories for transgender troops and recruits, the Trump-Pence administration has continued to file appeals in an effort to force its extreme anti-LGBTQ agenda on the U.S. military. Bipartisan lawmakers, military leaders and an overwhelming majority of Americans oppose the Trump-Pence Administration’s ban on transgender troops bravely serving the country.
LGBTQ GROUPS CALL ON GOV. RICK SCOTT TO RESPOND TO THE EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE AGAINST BLACK TRANSGENDER WOMEN IN FLORIDA: Last week’s murder of Sasha Garden follows a disturbing wave of violence that has shaken the LGBTQ community in Florida. More from Orlando Sentinel and News4Jax.
�� #Thread: Horrifying reports of a transgender woman victimized by gun violence last night in Detroit. Over the last six months, there has been an alarming spike in violence across the U.S. against transgender people — particularly trans women of color. This must stop. ��
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 24, 2018
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING WEDNESDAY — TRANS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE HRC YOUTH AMBASSADORS SHARE THEIR HEARTBREAKING STORIES OF DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL:
According to @HRC‘s #LGBTQYouthReport, 51% of transgender youth can never use the restroom or locker room that matches their gender identity. @JazzJennings__, Lucas, Zoey and Brendan (@jordvnhaus) share their harrowing stories. pic.twitter.com/N6EORoBvWE
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 24, 2018
OUR HEARTS ARE WITH DEMI LOVATO DURING HER RECOVERY: Demi is a long-time supporter of LGBTQ equality and her openness in speaking out on her struggles with addiction and mental health has helped countless LGBTQ youth who may have felt alone in their own experiences. A resource on preventing substance abuse among LGBTQ teens can be found here. More from Pink News.
KANSAS’ ANTI-LGBTQ BILL IS FAILING LGBTQ FOSTER YOUTH IN NEED: In May, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer signed into law a license to discriminate with taxpayer funds against prospective LGBTQ foster or adoptive parents, single parents or other qualified families. The law also may enable child welfare agencies to refuse to place LGBTQ youth. More from The Wichita Eagle.
MAJOR NEW STUDY FINDS NO TRANSMISSION OF HIV BETWEEN PARTNERS USING EFFECTIVE TREATMENT: The results from PARTNER 2 were announced at the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam. More from Gay Star News.
ON TV SHOW, GEORGIA STATE LAWMAKER EXPOSES HIMSELF WHILE LAUNCHING A RACIST, ANTI-LGBTQ RANT: We aren’t kidding. State Rep. Jason Spencer has since resigned. More from Project Q Atlanta and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
JULY IS MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: HRC is proud to join Mental Health America’s nationwide #MyStoryMyWay campaign to bring awareness to the ways in which diverse populations talk about mental health. More from HRC.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
NewNowNext interviews Pose’s Billy Porter (@TheeBillyPorter) on centering the most marginalized within the LGBTQ community; Outsports shares a gay college tennis player’s struggle with mental health; NPR‘s Terry Gross talks with with Black, gay author Michael Arceneaux (@youngsinick) about his latest memoir; The New York Times profiles lesbian comedian Hannah Gadsby (@Hannahgadsby)
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