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HRC Joins International Advocates for Equal Rights Coalition Conference

HRC Joins International Advocates for Equal Rights Coalition Conference

Post submitted by Jean Freedburg, deputy director of HRC Global

HRC is proud to be invited to participate in the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) conference in Vancouver.

The ERC, which was launched two years ago, is a coalition of 39 countries committed to advancing LGBTQ human rights. From August 5 to 7, advocates from around the world will join the ERC for the conference to discuss advancing equality globally. The theme of the 2018 convening is “Leaving No One Behind.”

This unique global convening brings together governments, civil society, development and U.N. agencies, private donors and other stakeholders working together to increase cooperation and exchange lessons learned and best practices on achieving global equality. There will be civil society representatives from 75 countries.

Ten HRC global alumni and HRC Global Deputy Director Jean Freedberg will be in attendance at the conference. They will exchange experiences and share ideas about how to be more effective advocates as well as how to hold their governments accountable to protecting and supporting LGBTQ human rights. The group marched in Vancouver Pride on Sunday with other advocates and allies.

HRC is also convening a conversation during the conference with U.S. Department of Justice official Robert Moossy and other civil society participants to discuss what the Civil Rights division is doing to implement the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which provides federal jurisdiction to address violence, bias-motivated crimes against  LGBTQ people and others.

For more information about HRC’s work around the globe, check out hrc.org/Global.

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HRC Announces Historic Slate of Pro-Equality Endorsements in Nevada State Legislature

HRC Announces Historic Slate of Pro-Equality Endorsements in Nevada State Legislature

Today, HRC announced its endorsement of a record 13 pro-equality candidates in the Nevada State Legislature. 

“As we face ongoing attacks at the federal level and the threat of anti-LGBTQ extremist Adam Laxalt in the governor’s office, investing in races up and down the ballot and defending our pro-equality majority in the Legislature has never been more important,” said HRC Nevada State Director Briana Escamilla. “From protecting Nevada’s LGBTQ youth from so-called “conversion therapy,” to passing landmark non-discrimination measures, we’ve seen many successes over the past few years that would not have been possible without state lawmakers who are committed to fairness, justice and moving equality forward. With so much at stake, HRC is on the ground working harder than ever to ensure that we maintain a pro-equality majority in the Nevada State Legislature, that will fight to protect the incredible gains we have made,.” 

In the Nevada State Senate, HRC has endorsed Marilyn Loop for Senate District 8; Melanie Scheible for Senate District 9; and Julie Pazina for Senate District 20. They are all vying for open seats. In the Nevada State Assembly, HRC has endorsed Jennie Sherwood for Assembly District 2; Connie Munk for Assembly District 4; incumbent Brittney Miller for re-election to Assembly District 5; incumbent Steve Yeager for re-election to Assembly District 9; incumbent Ozzie Fumo for re-election to Assembly District 21; Kristee Watson for Assembly District 22; incumbent Lesley Cohen for re-election to Assembly District 29; Michelle Gorelow for Assembly District 35; Shea Backus for Assembly District 37; and incumbent Sandra Jauregui for re-election to Assembly District 41. 

In the past few years, the Nevada Legislature has passed several pro-equality measures, including a law protecting LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy,” and the repeal of an outdated law requiring transgender Nevadans to publish their names in the newspaper before legally changing their gender marker on government documents. The current pro-equality Legislature has also passed protections for LGBTQ children in foster care; an anti-bullying law requiring schools to implement explicit policies protecting gender diverse students; and legislation adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression” to all Nevada statutes, alongside other protected categories. In the upcoming legislative session, lawmakers are expected to vote on additional pro-equality measures, such as a resolution to remove language in the state constitution defining marriage as between a man and a woman. 

HRC has also endorsed pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot, including Steve Sisolak for Governor, Kate Marshall for Lt. Governor, State Senator Aaron Ford for Attorney General, Assemblyman Nelson Araujo for Secretary of State, Rep. Jacky Rosen (NV-03) for U.S. Senate, and Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) for Congress.

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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MISC

Jake Shears Unleashes His ‘Big Bushy Mustache’ in Flaming Queer New Music Video: WATCH

Jake Shears Unleashes His ‘Big Bushy Mustache’ in Flaming Queer New Music Video: WATCH
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Jake Shears and his Gran Torino take to the streets in the new clip for”Big Bushy Mustache”, the latest track off his forthcoming eponymous album.

In the clip, Shears gyrates in a leather suit and high heel boots while boasting about the powers of his wondrous “pornstar handlebar” as jealous clean-shaven men look on. None can resist Shears’ upper-lip seduction. Shears, the frontman for Scissor Sisters, recently released the lyric video for another track, “Sad Song Backwards” and shared the clip for his first single, “Creep City” back in May. His new album hits the street on August 10.

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Jake Shears Unleashes His ‘Big Bushy Mustache’ in Flaming Queer New Music Video: WATCH

MISC

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 06, 2018

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 06, 2018

NYTIMES ON THE “RAINBOW WAVE” – RECORD NUMBER OF LGBTQ CANDIDATES TURNING OUT TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON TRUMP-PENCE ADMINISTRATION: NYT’s Liam Stack (@liamstack) and Catie Edmondson (@CatieEdmondson) have tracked more than 500 LGBTQ candidates running at all levels of government. Nearly half are running for state office, at a time when LGBTQ equality, and especially rights for the trans community, have been under attack by state lawmakers emboldened by the Trump-Pence administration. More from The New York Times.

  • HRC on the ground at Netroots: “I’m a woman of color and people do not pay attention to us, even in the littlest things. but we are always the ones saving the Democratic Party,” said HRC Press Secretary Ianthe Metzger (@IantheWalrus). “Finally it feels like we have a say…it’s like finally, this is our moment.” More from The Atlantic.

DELAWARE DROPS ANTI-TRANS SCHOOL REGULATION THAT WOULD OUT STUDENTS TO THEIR PARENTS: After a public comment period late last year on the regulation, the Delaware Department of Education announced changes to a draft that would  have effectively mandated discrimination against many LGBTQ students, particularly transgender youth. More from Into.

MONDAY MUST READ — TRUMP-PENCE HEALTH CARE POLICIES ARE PREVENTING TRANS AMERICANS FROM ACCESSING LIFE-SAVING CARE: Wren Vetens’ plans to medically transition took an appalling turn following Trump’s inauguration — her insurance company canceled coverage of her transition-related services, and her hospital charged her four times the initial estimate. More from Jezebel and NPR.

For trans Americans, the policy landscape has changed under the Trump administration, making it harder to get the cost of treatments such as gender confirmation surgery covered. t.co/n4t3FVhAfG

— Steve Mullis (@stevemullis) August 2, 2018

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR — TWO ST. PETERSBURG, FL, SAME-SEX COUPLES HAVE RECEIVED THREATENING LETTERS: Police are investigating. More from Fox 9.

HORRIFYING — MAN ON BROOKLYN BUS ATTACKED, BERATED WITH ANTI-LGBTQ SLURS: Police are asking the public for more information to identify the attacker. More from Gothamist.

THANK YOU, AARON HICKLIN, FOR YOUR 12 YEARS AS EIC OF OUT MAGAZINE:

Endings come quickly, but 12 years and 125 issues later, it feels like time to me to step down. When it was good it was very, very good – thanks to my magnificent team past and present. You’ve made me very proud. And there will always be this. pic.twitter.com/PjxIV6hMpM

— Aaron Hicklin (@Aaronhicklin) August 2, 2018

NEW ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR LATINX LGBTQ PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA: LILA, in Chapel Hill, is committed to empower Latinx LGBTQ individuals and offer special support to undocumented LGBTQ immigrants. More from LaConexiónUSA.

NUEVA ORGANIZACIÓN ABOGA POR PERSONAS LATINX Y LGBTQ EN CAROLINA DEL NORTE: LILA, una nueva organización sin fines de lucro en Chapel Hill, se dedicada a empoderar a personas latinx y LGBTQ y ofrecer ayuda especial a inmigrantes LGBTQ indocumentados. Más de LaConexiónUSA.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

DOZENS OF RUSSIAN LGBTQ ADVOCATES ARRESTED IN ST. PETERSBURG: Russia’s so-called “anti-propaganda” law has been used to target LGBTQ advocates since it became law in 2013. More from The Daily Beast.

  • This lesbian teacher in Russia was beaten, targeted by extremists and forced out of her job. Read Polina Mul’s heartbreaking story from OUT Magazine.

WHAT DOES LEBANON’S RECENT COURT RULING MEAN FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY? Find out from HRC Global Innovator and advocate Tarek Zeidan from HRC.

NEARLY 50,000 ATTEND BELFAST PRIDE — BIGGEST TURNOUT EVER: More from The Irish Sun.

Tens of thousands of people have attended Belfast’s annual Pride parade t.co/V1MBwDZVeQ pic.twitter.com/5Qr0bEthno

— BBC News NI (@BBCNewsNI) August 4, 2018

READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!

Reuters highlights survey findings that LGBTQ youth are calling for representation in the ad industry; Sky Sports profiles athletes competing in the Gay Games; Fox Salt Lake City reports on a 20-year reunion of a local LGBTQ student club that sued for the right to exist; HRC spotlights Youth Ambassador Adriana Ibanez; them profiles Atlanta activist Dee Dee Chamblee; Upworthy. gives tips to be a good ally to the LGBTQ community

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Have news? Send us your news and tips at [email protected]. Click here to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow @HRC for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!

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MISC

Apple Removes Nearly All of Alex Jones’ InfoWars Podcasts for Hate Speech Violations

Apple Removes Nearly All of Alex Jones’ InfoWars Podcasts for Hate Speech Violations
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Apple has joined Facebook and Google and has removed nearly all of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars’ podcasts from its directory over hate speech violations.

Apple told TechCrunch: “Apple does not tolerate hate speech, and we have clear guidelines that creators and developers must follow to ensure we provide a safe environment for all of our users. Podcasts that violate these guidelines are removed from our directory making them no longer searchable or available for download or streaming. We believe in representing a wide range of views, so long as people are respectful to those with differing opinions.”

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Apple Removes Nearly All of Alex Jones’ InfoWars Podcasts for Hate Speech Violations

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