Next to the Bears and Twinks, HBO Set Up a Pop-Up Studio in P-Town
The premium cable network worked with local businesses in the queer mecca to highlight a commitment to LGBTQ audiences.
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Rep. Shevrin Jones just came out as gay and he doesn’t care what anyone has to say about it
“If me living my truth is a reason to vote against me or vote me out, then I’m OK with that,” Jones says.
Duncan Hunter, Adam Rippon, Rocketman, Catholic Church, Kim Petras, Bad Lip Reading, Montana Misgendering, Nick Jonas: HOT LINKS
BAD LIP READING OF THE DAY. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the White House press briefing.
FIT FOR A QUEEN. The line-up of performers for Aretha Franklin’s funeral.
DUNCAN HUNTER. Anti-gay GOP Rep. blames wife for misused campaign expenses: “She was also the campaign manager, so whatever she did that’ll be looked at too, I’m sure. But I didn’t do it. I didn’t spend any money illegally. My campaign did make mistakes. There was money spent on things not by me but by the campaign, and I paid that back before my last election.”
MONTANA. GOP state House candidate misgenders Democratic primary winner: ‘In a recent interview with the Missoula Independent, Rodney Garcia, the Republican candidate for Montana’s 52nd State House District, repeatedly misgendered Democratic primary winner Amelia Marquez, a Latina transgender woman affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America. According to Indy reporters Derek Brouwer and Susan Elizabeth Shepard, Garcia “repeatedly referred to Marquez by her birth name,” claiming—in his own words—that he did so as a display of “respect and courtesy.”’
NEW JERSEY. Monmouth Freeholders accuse John Curley of using homophobic slur.
ON THE RAG. This week on the gay magazines.
ROCKETMAN. Elton John biopic release date pushed back by two weeks: “Paramount said today that Rocketman now will launch on May 31, two weeks later than originally scheduled. In its new slot, the Elton John biopic starring Taron Egerton will go up against Warner Bros. Godzilla: King of the Monsters and an Untitled Blumhouse Project from Universal.”
GUEST STARS. Matt Bomer and Adam Rippon to guest star on Will & Grace.
MELBOURNE. Man admits extorting $1300 from a Grindr user as blackmail for not telling his girlfriend: “Timothy Ruge, 34, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where he pleaded guilty to making an unwarranted demand for money with menaces.”
CATHOLIC CONFERENCE. Church hears plea from priest to welcome gay members: “At the first major speech on the issue at the World Meeting of Families, which is organized by the Vatican every three years and is being held in Dublin this year, U.S. Jesuit priest James Martin told delegates that excluding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Catholics violated the teachings of Jesus Christ.”
NEW TUNES OF THE DAY. Nick Jonas, Kim Petras, and Jason Derulo + David Guetta.
FRIDAY FLASH. Chaniel Andran.
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Toward a More Perfect Union: LGBTQ People and the Constitution
In response to the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Justice Anthony Kennedy, this week the Human Rights Campaign alongside the American Constitution Society hosted a legal symposium entitled, “Toward a More Perfect Union: LGBTQ People and the Constitution.” We were joined by some of the nation’s leading scholars, litigators and advocates who are working towards LGBTQ equality.
This event explored the constitutional connections between the LGBTQ community and the rights of equal protection and due process. Panelists engaged the current status of these constitutional safeguards and how they have impacted the LGBTQ community, as well as what is at stake for our community in the coming years.
LGBTQ people have always had a unique relationship with the law and with the Supreme Court.
Although the Supreme Court has been the source of some of our biggest victories over the last decade, our community is no stranger to loss. In the not so distant past, the Supreme Court ruled that laws criminalizing same-sex relationships were Constitutional. The court has also ruled that for profit employers should be given exemptions from generally applicable laws based on personal beliefs. Cases like this lay the groundwork for discrimination against a multitude of vulnerable communities — particularly ours.
As our panelists noted, marriage equality is settled law, but LGBTQ people still don’t have full equality. Too many LGBTQ people and families continue to be at risk for discrimination at work, when seeking housing or education — or even when entering a store or restaurant. In the coming years, the court will be asked to decide critical issues for LGBTQ people.
As we face these decisions, America needs a justice who has demonstrated a belief in the shared dignity, humanity and equal rights of LGBTQ people.
To get involved, text SAVE SCOTUS to 30644 and join our fight.
.@HRC joined the American Constitution Society (@acslaw) for an afternoon symposium to examine the relationship between the #LGBTQ community, the Constitution, the Supreme Court and the future of LGBTQ equality. pic.twitter.com/oGM12y3Cvz
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) August 23, 2018
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The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel, new roles for Jen Richards and Angelica Ross, Hayley Kiyoko wins at VMAs and more!
Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!
1) Box office hit Crazy Rich Asians has been awarded a sequel only one week after the film’s release. The rom-com was the top movie at the box office this past weekend, and continues to see growth. The sequel will be based off author Kevin Kwan’s other books in the series. More details will be revealed after the script is written. We hope to see more of out actor Nico Santos in his role as Nick’s second cousin and gay fashion designer, Oliver T’Sien. Crazy Rich Asians is currently playing in theaters nationwide.
2) HBO’s new comedy series Mrs. Fletcher, based on the novel of the same name, has been picked up to series. Jen Richards, an actress/writer/producer and trans advocate, who you can catch as part of Variety’s roundtable on being trans in Hollywood, will star as a series regular playing the woman who teaches a writing class that the protagonist Eve (Kathryn Hahn) enrolls in. Richards is best known for her roles on Better Things and Nashville, as well as co-creating and starring in the GLAAD Media Award-winning and Emmy nominated web series Her Story.
3) Out writer and filmmaker Russell T. Davies is working on a new five-part series titled The Boys, about the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the 1980s.
The series will follow the lives of three young gay men, Ritchie, Roscoe, and Colin, who move away from home at age 18 and are full of hope as they start their adult lives in 1981 London. Spanning the course of a decade, the series will follow them as their lives and community are affected by HIV and AIDS, exploring their struggles with the epidemic and the discrimination they face from British society.
4) Pose‘s Angelica Ross will be co-starring in and executive producing a web series titled King Ester alongside newcomer trans actress DeJaye Joseph. Joseph will play the main role of Ester, a transgender woman in New Orleans who is figuring out her sexual identity and determined to be a star, but facing immense challenges after Hurricane Katrina threatens to destroy the life she has worked so hard to create. King Ester will be released in 2019.
5) Netflix’s hit series GLOW has been renewed for a third season. Following the women of The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in the ’80s, the show’s second season introduced a queer romance between characters Yolanda and Arthie. Netflix also renewed Easy for a third and final season. Telling intertwined stories of romance in Chigaco, Easy features queer actress Kiersey Clemons as lesbian hipster Chase. Clemons will continue to star in the third season. In more television news, The CW has set premiere dates (December 9-11) for their annual Arrowverse crossover event, which will introduce the new Batwoman, a lesbian superhero played by out actress Ruby Rose.
6) Drag Race alum Courtney Act has announced that she will be hosting a reality dating show for bisexual, pansexual, and sexually fluid folks in the UK. Titled The Bi Life, the series will premiere in October on E! UK, and will hopefully be a step forward to dismantle the biphobia faced by bi+ people both in the community and in the wider world. In more drag news come an upcoming Netflix docuseries about Drag Race alum, Alyssa Edwards. The series, Dancing Queen, will premiere on October 5 and will follow Edwards in her attempt to balance her life of drag, family, work, and romance. Watch the trailer below.
The queen you know. The stories you don’t.
Watch #DragRace fan-favorite @AlyssaEdwards_1 in #DancingQueen, a brand new docuseries premiering October 5! pic.twitter.com/ohG4QQwtvQ
— See What’s Next (@seewhatsnext) August 22, 2018
7) Netflix has released a trailer for their new special, The Comedy Lineup: Part 2. Featuring out comedians Emma Willman and Matteo Lane, the special consists of 15-minute sets from many up-and-coming comics. Be sure to also check out Matteo at GLAAD & HBO’s “New Queer Comedy” panel that took place in Provincetown last week, below! Additionally, comedian Shawn Pelofsky has released her new hour-long comedy special titled, Stretch It Out!. Available for purchase on all digital platforms including Amazon, On Demand, iTunes, Xbox, Google Play, and others, the special covers topics ranging from the LGBTQ community to her Jewish identity. Click here for more information.
8) The trade paperback collection of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles hits comic book shops this week and book stores including Barnes & Noble and Amazon on Tuesday. This collection brings together all six issues of the miniseries along with a separate side story. Snagglepuss is a gay Southern playwright in 1953. As he prepares for his next stage show, he also must escape the target on his back from the House Un-American Activities Committee who are trying to sabotage his hit play and his reputation. Check out Exit Stage Left at Amazon, Comixology, or your local shop.
9) Queer singer, rapper, and songwriter Devonté Hynes, also known as Blood Orange, has released his fourth album, Negro Swan. The GLAAD Media Award-nominated artist’s work shows a vulnerability and strength as he collaborates with artists on the new album that include Puff Daddy, Amandla Stenberg, and trans writer, director, and advocate Janet Mock. Negro Swan is available wherever music is sold, check out Blood Orange’s tour dates here, and watch the video for “Jewelry,” which features Mock, below.
10) Out singer Sam Smith has released a new single with Calvin Harris titled “Promises”, along with a mesmerizing lyric video for the track. Click here to listen to the song. Additionally, out rapper Big Dipper has released his debut album, Late Bloomer. Click here to listen to the album, which is about his tendency as a person and artist to evolve slowly in life as a – wait for it! – “late bloomer.”
11) Pansexual and gender fluid singer Héloïse Letissier, more widely known as Christine and the Queens, has released a new video for the song “5 dollars” off their highly-anticipated sophomore album Chris, which will be out on September 21. In the video, Letissier plays with gender expression as the singer is shown getting dressed with both traditionally feminine and masculine clothing. Click here to see Christine and the Queens on tour and watch the video below. Additionally, the music video for “Ring” was released, a collaboration between queer singer Kehlani and Cardi B. Watch the video here.
12) Out singer Hayley Kiyoko won the first-ever VMA award for Push Artist of the Year, and used her speech to advocate for other queer women of color to follow their dreams. Kiyoko released her first full length album, Expectations, this spring, and was also nominated at the VMAs this year for Best New Artist. Click here to check out the full list of winners and watch Kiyoko’s speech below.
13) Filmmaker Shane Aaron is seeking support for his upcoming project, Floating Novelties. After Miller walks in on his longtime boyfriend, Ben, as he’s having an affair, their relationship crumbles. In one final effort to fix their relationship, the two decide to go on a camping trip in the Rocky Mountains. However, their trip takes an unexpected turn after meeting fellow campers Jessie and Tessa. Click here to help fund this project and watch the cast talk about the film below.
Tips for Making Classrooms More Inclusive as Students Head Back To School
Post submitted by Kimmie Fink, Welcoming Schools Consultant
Back to School is a busy time for educators as they set up their students for success — laminating name tags, creating bulletin boards and writing lesson plans. They know that for many children, the first few days back to school can make or break their year. As educators sharpen their pencils, the HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program is working to ensure that schools also take the time to make classrooms a welcoming place for all by cultivating an LGBTQ and gender-inclusive learning environment.
Don’t know where to start? HRC is here to help with these tips for developing LGBTQ and gender-inclusive classrooms and schools:
For more strategies and resources, visit the HRC Foundation Welcoming Schools website. Welcoming Schools is here to support you. HRC wishes you and the children in your care a wonderful 2018-19 school year.
Housed by the HRC Foundation, Welcoming Schools and Time to THRIVE are national programs designed to help LGBTQ youth succeed. Welcoming Schools is the nation’s premier professional development program providing LGBTQ and gender inclusive resources to schools to reduce bullying behavior and establish a positive school climate. Time to THRIVE is an annual national conference that brings together K-12 educators, counselors and other youth-serving professionals to build awareness and cultural competency to better support LGBTQ youth.
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 24, 2018
TODAY — TRUMP, RENACCI AND DEWINE BRING DANGEROUS ANTI-LGBTQ ATTACKS TO OHIO: Donald Trump is scheduled to raise money for anti-LGBTQ U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Jim Renacci and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine in Columbus today. “Donald Trump, Jim Renacci and Mike DeWine have pushed anti-LGBTQ policies that are not only wrong, they are politically toxic in a state with more than 1.5 million Equality Voters,” said HRC State Manager Shawn Copeland. “Renacci opposes marriage equality, doesn’t support the Equality Act and has maintained a ‘zero’ score on HRC’s Congressional Scorecard for his entire career in the U.S. House. As Attorney General, DeWine defended the state’s marriage ban, stating that LGBTQ people did not deserve ‘protected-class status.’ That’s why HRC is mobilizing members and volunteers across Ohio to ensure voters stand up and reject Renacci, DeWine and their dangerous agenda.” More from HRC and PRIZM.
MASSACHUSETTS — VOTE YES ON PROP 3 TO PROTECT TRANS EQUALITY: HRC is working as part of the Freedom Massachusetts campaign to ensure Bay Staters turn out to vote “yes on 3” to uphold the Commonwealth’s non-discrimination law protecting transgender people from discrimination in public spaces, such as restaurants, stores, and doctors’ offices. In 2016, the Massachusetts legislature passed — with a bipartisan, supermajority vote — the historic non-discrimination protections for transgender people, and Republican Governor Charlie Baker signed the bill into law in July 2016. Shortly after it went into effect in October 2016, a small group of opponents gathered the minimum number of signatures required to place the law on the ballot for repeal this November. A “yes” vote on Question 3 keeps the current law in place. More from Washington Blade.
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY — NONBINARY ARTISTS SHARE THEIR WORK, SHARE THE LOVE ON #VisibleNB HASHTAG: From game designers to storyboard artists, non-binary and genderqueer artists from across the Twitterverse are gathering to share their amazing artwork and support one another. Check it out here.
Hello, my name is Mao, queer Chinese-Canadian and art director for games!
This is the first #VisibleWomen | #VisibleNB I’ve participated in where I’ve felt happy and excited about the direction my art is going (´･ω･`ﾉ)ﾉ ✩！ pic.twitter.com/SCtus1zOyX
— mao (@JessicaYMao) August 21, 2018
WITHOUT ADEQUATE ACCESS TO LIFESAVING CARE, TOO MANY TRANS PEOPLE TURN TO CROWDFUNDING: Larissa Shively-Vitt of Kansas is a proud transgender veteran who has been forced to crowdfund to pay for medically necessary care. Sadly, crowdfunding is rarely successful and no person should have to rely on it to access they care that they need. The Veterans Administration has the ability to change their regulations to provide for all veterans. More from KCUR.
MARYLAND MAN CHARGED WITH HATE CRIME FOR ATTACKING TWO TRANS PEOPLE: Austin Keith Johnson, 51, allegedly threatened two people with a pocket knife and used transphobic language against them. More from Capital Gazette.
IN EMOTIONAL INTERVIEW, CHLOE GRACE MORETZ SHARES HER BROTHERS’ STRUGGLE TO COME OUT IN SMALL COMMUNITY: The star of “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” shared that two of her brothers attempted to “pray the gay away” before coming out. More from BBC.
WILL & GRACE IS BACK! For the second year, with the help of long-time HRC supporter Max Mutchnick and his “Will & Grace” co-creator David Kohan, HRC is providing an opportunity to be in the audience for a taping of the upcoming season. More from HRC.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
MAN ATTACKED AT LONDON PRIDE — “I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE”: Hear his heartbreaking story from Pink News.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Mic offers advice on trans topics in a new column from Serena Daniari (@serenajazmine); Washington Blade interviews LGBTQ people who are closeted at work; NPR offers tips to LGBTQ college students considering studying abroad; Where in the world is HRC’s Sarah McBride (@SarahEMcBride)?
Milwaukee ➡️ Racine ➡️ Madison ➡️ La Crosse ➡️ Eau Claire
From Madison Pride to visiting a trans owned business to community centers and @HRC events, my whirlwind trip to Wisconsin with team @HRC_WI was packed! The road to equality goes through the Badger State! pic.twitter.com/DIDMiy70S3
— Sarah McBride (@SarahEMcBride) August 22, 2018
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