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HRC Fights Trump-Pence Proposal to Block Vulnerable People from U.S. Immigration
HRC Fights Trump-Pence Proposal to Block Vulnerable People from U.S. Immigration
In the face of unrelenting attacks from the Trump-Pence administration, HRC continues to call for support and protection of immigrants, asylum seekers and other vulnerable communities. This week, HRC submitted comments to oppose a shameful proposed “public charge” rule from the Department of Homeland Security that would make it much more difficult for certain vulnerable immigrant populations to move through the U.S. immigration system.
Under longstanding policy, the U.S. government can deny an application to enter the country or to obtain residency status if the person is likely to become a “public charge,” meaning someone who is primarily dependent on the government for their basic needs. Until now, those basic needs have referred to only certain cash assistance programs and long-term institutional care like a nursing home — meaning that only a small portion of immigrants would be considered “public charges.”
However, the Trump-Pence administration proposes greatly expanding the category of “public charge” to exclude people from the U.S. if they might utilize Medicaid, food stamps, rental assistance or even prescription drug subsidies.
This is yet another cruel attempt by the administration to exclude as many people from the U.S. as possible and harming some of the most vulnerable people, including those who are from low-income communities and those with health challenges.
Policies like this are particularly worrying to LGBTQ people seeking entry to the U.S. In the past, many LGBTQ immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees were kept out of the U.S. based on the false assumption that they could have greater dependence on the U.S. health care system. The rule also proposes troublesome “income tests” which would make it much more difficult for lower-income people to enter the United States or progress through the immigration system. This is especially alarming because research has shown that the discrimination many LGBTQ people face in the workplace often depresses their earnings and could make them more likely to utilize government benefits.
“We strongly oppose this rule, and urge DHS to rewrite it with an eye toward advancing policies that strengthen, rather than undermine, the ability of immigrants to support themselves and their families in the future,” said David Stacy, HRC’s Government Affairs Director, in HRC’s letter to DHS during the 60-day open comment period.
HRC joins our coalition partners, such as National Immigration Law Center, Center for Law and Social Policy, California Endowment and the Center for American Progress to raise our voices against the dangerous proposed “public charge” rule.
Click here to learn more about this issue from our partners at the National Immigration Law Center.
Mika Brzezinski Under Fire for Using Homophobic Slur to Describe Mike Pompeo: WATCH
Mika Brzezinski Under Fire for Using Homophobic Slur to Describe Mike Pompeo: WATCH
Morning Joe anchor Mika Brzezinski is under fire after using a homophobic slur to describe Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Said Brzezinski of Mike Pompeo’s disinterest in holding Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi: “I understand that Donald Trump doesn’t care. But why doesn’t Mike Pompeo care right now? Are the pathetic deflections that we just heard when he appeared on Fox & Friends — is that a patriot speaking? Or a wannabe dictator’s butt-boy? I’m dead serious, I’m asking: are these the words of a patriot?”
Twitter immediately lit up after Brzezinski’s remarks, and she expressed regret for them, tweeting: ‘SUPER BAD choice of words .. I should have said “water boy”… like for football teams or something like that.. apologize to @SenatorDurbin too! SO SORRY!’
Totally agree with you -SUPER BAD choice of words .. I should have said “water boy”… like for football teams or something like that.. apologize to @SenatorDurbin too! SO SORRY! t.co/zIqsGdK3Tk
— Mika Brzezinski (@morningmika) December 12, 2018
Did Brzezinski’s apology go far enough?
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Mika Brzezinski Under Fire for Using Homophobic Slur to Describe Mike Pompeo: WATCH
’29Rooms’ pop-up educates, empowers, and inspires with a social justice spotlight
’29Rooms’ pop-up educates, empowers, and inspires with a social justice spotlight
Refinery29, a digital media company dedicated to female empowerment, invited those in Los Angeles to #ExpandYourReality in a funhouse of culture, technology, and creativity. The downtown pop-up called 29Rooms showcases, you guessed it, 29 Instagram worthy art installation ‘rooms.’
The exhibit welcomed everyone, young and old alike. But in the spirit of my recent 21st birthday, what other choice did I have but to visit their other offering, Party After Dark, the late-night experience solely for adults. And so, with a peppermint cocktail in one hand and a camera in the other, I explored 29 thought-provoking rooms filled only with the aesthetic.
The exhibit collaborated with a host of brands and artists to create the most imaginative backdrops for your new Instagram post. From a bright full moon in the sky to neon galaxy jellyfish tentacles, guests had a list of backdrops to choose from. But this was more than a mere photo-op.
The Trans Chorus of Los Angeles sings at Refinery29’s 29Rooms. (Mike Roe/LAist)
In line with Refinery29’s philosophy and mission, many rooms were dedicated to larger conversations about empowerment, inclusivity, and equality. GLAAD partnered up with 29Rooms to create Room 21, ‘A Different Tune.’ The room featured speakers, microphones, and a stage to welcome Trans Chorus of LA and Tonality, two local LA choirs who leverage music as a vehicle for self-expression and empowerment.
Additional social justice-minded rooms included, ACLU’s Room 10 which strove to educate the public on the rights of marginalized communities in a colorful game show themed room; TNT’s Room 8-9 that boldly displayed the statement “Hollywood can’t win without women;” and Unbothered’s Room 7 was dedicated to the black female experience and the celebration of a black woman’s hair. LGBTQ stars, Kesha and Lena Waithe also hosted their own rooms.
.@LenaWaithe discusses her artistic collaboration in @Refinery29‘s #29Rooms, which addresses “what it means to be black in America and all the contradictions that come along with that.” t.co/DWl4jxHlb6
— The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) December 6, 2018
More experiential rooms encouraged guests to have a phone-free moment and step out of their comfort zone. One standout experience paired people with strangers and challenged them to answer intimate questions. Another guided guests through an ASMR sensory experience. There was also a room that led a painting workshop with a local LA artist.
But it was the late night party, and to catch the performance one had to visit during the day. Nonetheless, guests were not left bored. In the spirit of inclusivity and creativity, drag queens slayed and sashayed the night away at the bar to tunes like Little Mix’s “Touch” and Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda.” The sassy performance was then followed by a graceful interpretive dance and a fist-pumping DJ to close out the night.
As I walked down the red carpet stairs back to the parking lot with my friend, we scrolled through my phone to look through our photos. “These are cute!” I exclaimed. And while I am sure to bombard my Instagram with posts recapping the event, oddly enough, I am grateful that the highlights of my night weren’t captured—the best moments are phone-free.
Chris Balderas is a GLAAD Campus Ambassador and senior at UCLA studying communication, film, television and digital media. He has collaborated with experienced reporters and editors from top tier media outlets like The New York Times, CNN and People to break and manage headlining news stories and media campaigns.
December 12, 2018
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Family Sues Walgreens for $525 Million, Says Security Killed Unarmed Man Because He Was Black and Gay
Family Sues Walgreens for $525 Million, Says Security Killed Unarmed Man Because He Was Black and Gay
The family of 21-year-old Jonathan Hart, who was shot in the back after allegedly shoplifting at a Walgreens at Sunset and Vine in Los Angeles on December 2, has filed a $525 million lawsuit against the company, saying the store’s security guard discriminated against Hart, who was unarmed, because he was black and gay, and responded with much greater force.
Patch reports: ‘An at emotional news conference, attorney Carl Douglas said Walgreens only has armed security guards at four stores in the Los Angeles area. “Each of these stores are in the black, brown and homeless and LGBT communities, and we want to know why,” Douglas said on behalf of Hart’s family.
Walgreens released a statement: “[We have] extended our deepest and most sincere condolences [to the Hart family]. [As a result of the shooting] we immediately terminated the security company. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, patients and customers in the communities we serve. We contract for armed and unarmed security, as well as video surveillance, in our stores based on the public safety needs of each location. We operate in thousands of communities and neighborhoods across the nation and the suggestion that we would inappropriately serve any community is simply false. We firmly believe everyone should be welcomed and treated equally in all of our stores.”
Douglas insisted Hart was not shoplifting but said that “Hart and another black man were in the store, and at one point while inside the store, one of them picked up a $2.99 water flavoring product. The guard confronted the men and got into an argument with Hart.”
Douglas added: “The guard feels the man push him one time. The guard pushes the man back one time. The guard watches as the man turns to run toward the back door. The guard raises his gun and points at the man. The guard says, `Freeze,’ as the man travels toward the door. The guard fires one shot, striking the man in the back of the neck. The guard watches as the man crumbles to the ground.”
CBS News reported on yesterday’s news conference, but omitted any reference to Douglas’s charges that Hart was targeted because he was gay:
The L.A. Times reports: ‘Family attorney Carl Douglas also called on Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey to file manslaughter charges against the guard who shot and killed Jonathan Hart on Dec. 2. … “Walgreens, the blood of Jonathan Hart is on your hands,” said Douglas, who called for a boycott of the company. The lawyer said Hart was profiled, harassed and ultimately shot because he was a homeless, gay, black man.’
Added Douglas: “Jonathan Hart was profiled because he was homeless. He was harassed because he was gay. And he was shot, because he was black.”
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LGBT figures we lost in 2018
LGBT figures we lost in 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: December 12, 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: December 12, 2018
NOT JUST A WAX FIGURE IN THE OVAL — PENCE CONTINUES TO PULL THE STRINGS ON THIS ADMINISTRATION’S MOST HARMFUL POLICIES: HRC is exposing the Vice President’s record and attacks on the LGBTQ community. More at HRC.
It might seem like Mike Pence was snoozing, but don’t be fooled.
Pence is behind many of this administration’s worst attacks on marginalized communities, working to undermine our rights while flying under the radar. @HRC is exposing the #RealMikePence t.co/R75vxKRVeB t.co/MReOWejHEx
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 11, 2018
TODAY AT 2:30 PM ET — REP. JOE KENNEDY (D-MA) PRESS CALL TO DISCUSS TRANS EQUALITY: Kennedy will be joined by HRC, the National Center for Transgender Equality, the Palm Center, Lambda Legal, the ACLU and PFLAG. Interested press should contact [email protected] for conference call information.
The Trump-Pence administration has made dangerous attempts to ban trans troops, erode protections for trans students and workers and take away health care for trans patients.
We are thankful to @RepJoeKennedy and our parters who are working to ensure trans people #WontBeErased. t.co/HTEoqfy82G
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 11, 2018
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING WEDNESDAY — CHECK OUT THE FIRST 14 MINUTES OF RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL-STARS: We see you G-g-g-gia Gunn! Stun! More from Logo.
Watch the First 14 Minutes of the @RuPaulsDragRace #AllStars4 Premiere Right Now t.co/2THtBDqKBA pic.twitter.com/1tbcA97egA
— NewNowNext (@NewNowNext) December 11, 2018
KANSAS’ NEWLY-ELECTED LGBTQ LAWMAKERS TALK POLICY ON CAPITAL INSIDER PODCAST: More from The Garden City Telegram.
AWFUL — ANTI-LGBTQ PARENT TEARS DOWN LGBTQ STUDENT CLUB POSTER IN “FIT OF RAGE”: The poster in a Columbia, Missouri, middle school featured a heart with the names of LGBTQ identities. More from KMIZ.
SIX-TIME WOMEN’S EURO TOUR GOLF CHAMP MEL REID COMES OUT AS GAY: More from Golf.com.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
ISLE OF MAN CONSIDERING PARDONING THOSE CONVICTED UNDER OVERTURNED ANTI-LGBTQ LAWS: More from BBC.
AFROGAMES BECOMES FIRST SPORTS TOURNAMENT FOR LGBTQ ATHLETES IN AFRICA: More from Bella Naija.
CANADIAN PROVINCIAL MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE MARRIES PARTNER: More from Edmonton Journal.
TRUTH WINS OUT ED WAYNE BESEN WRITES “STRONGMEN LIKE PUTIN THREATEN LGBTQ PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE” in Advocate.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Hornet profiles THRIVE SS, an Atlanta-based organization advocating for those living with HIV and AIDS; The Washington Post shares blogger Eve Tushnet’s (@evetushnet) thoughts on being LGBTQ in the Catholic church; Trinidad and Tobago Guardian gives the state of play for LGBTQ equality in the country; Paper Magazine interviews openly gay rapper Kidd Kenn (@kiddkenn); Billboard sits down with openly gay country singer Brandon Stansell (@brandonstansell)
www.hrc.org/blog/am-equality-december-12-2018?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed
Adam Rippon Offers Hopeless Samantha Bee a Skating Lesson: WATCH
Adam Rippon Offers Hopeless Samantha Bee a Skating Lesson: WATCH
Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon gives Samantha Bee a skating lesson (as if all Canadians can’t skate) in a new promo for Bee’s upcoming Full Frontal holiday special “Christmas on I.C.E.”.
Sam finally got the hang of it, with a few assistants and a Lazy Susan.
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Adam Rippon Offers Hopeless Samantha Bee a Skating Lesson: WATCH
More Than Porn: Tumblr Affirmed Trans Youths’ Identities
More Than Porn: Tumblr Affirmed Trans Youths’ Identities
The newly-denuded website offered a platform for gender-nonconforming people to discuss and admire bodies.
www.advocate.com/youth/2018/12/12/more-porn-tumblr-affirmed-trans-youths-identities
