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BREAKING: Trump Administration May Rollback Key Component of Nation’s Anti-Discrimination Laws
BREAKING: Trump Administration May Rollback Key Component of Nation’s Anti-Discrimination Laws
Administration is considering revocation of “disparate impact” regulations, which protect marginalized communities from unintended discrimination
GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis: “These attacks on LGBTQ and other marginalized people must stop.”
NEW YORK – GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today condemned the Trump Administration after a new report suggested the government is considering the rollback of “disparate impact” regulations within the country’s anti-discrimination laws. Under “disparate impact,” a person would have legal protections should they experience unintended discrimination in housing, education, or other ways of life (like access to quality transportation).
The leaked memo by the Justice Department is the latest example of the Trump Administration’s efforts to undermine and create unnecessary obstacles for marginalized communities, including LGBTQ Americans. According to GLAAD’s Trump Accountability Project (TAP), the memo marks the 88th time President Trump has attacked LGBTQ people in policy and rhetoric since taking office.
“Either the Trump Administration is blissfully ignorant or just simply unwilling to understand the depth of discrimination that exists in the United States. But one thing is certain: if you are a part of a marginalized community, President Trump wants nothing to do with you,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. “These attacks on LGBTQ and other marginalized people must stop.”
President Trump and his administration have worked to erase LGBTQ people from the fabric of this nation since the start of 2017. GLAAD has tracked the Trump Administration and every anti-LGBTQ action with its Trump Accountability Project. For more about these, go to www.glaad.org/trump.
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January 3, 2019
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New York’s Non-Binary Option On Birth Certificates Is In Effect
New York’s Non-Binary Option On Birth Certificates Is In Effect
A measure passed by the NYC city council in September went into effect January 2nd and now allows for another gender on their birth certificate.
The measure allows birth certificates to be updated with three options: M, F, or X.
Effective today! People born in NYC can now change the gender marker on their birth certificates to “X.” The third category makes birth certificates more inclusive to all gender identities. Here’s what you need to know: t.co/QyaSSVK7sE pic.twitter.com/38BcxCppzs
— nycHealthy (@nycHealthy) January 1, 2019
Additionally, transgender New Yorkers no longer need a letter from a doctor to correct the gender on their birth certificates. Instead, it’s enough to bring in a notarized affidavit that explains that the gender marker needs to be updated to affirm one’s gender identity.
“Transgender and gender non-conforming New Yorkers deserve the right to choose how they identify and to live with respect and dignity,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio in a statement.
“I have long advocated for this gender ‘X’ category option and I am proud that New York’s birth certificates are now as inclusive as our City,” said City Council Speaker Corey Johnson.
“I hope everyone who chooses to change their gender marker knows that their City government has their back and supports their decision.”
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New York’s Non-Binary Option On Birth Certificates Is In Effect
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46 Photos of Spanish Guys Dropping Swimsuits for the Camera
46 Photos of Spanish Guys Dropping Swimsuits for the Camera
www.advocate.com/photography/2019/1/03/46-photos-spanish-guys-dropping-swimsuits-camera
Cambodian President Makes Pioneering Pledge To LGBT Community And HIV Treatment & Prevention
Cambodian President Makes Pioneering Pledge To LGBT Community And HIV Treatment & Prevention
Cambodia is considered one of the more progressive countries when it comes to LGBT rights.
The Office of the High Commissioner of United Nations Human Rights said in a statement that “the Royal Government of Cambodia has shown commitment and initiative to include LGBT persons in various plans and programs. A research study on the LGBT community was commissioned by the Social Protection Coordination Unit of the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development in 2013, and the Cambodian National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS, as well as the 2nd National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women, specifically address the needs of LGBT persons. Former Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk, some politicians and government officials at the national and subnational levels have spoken out against violence, stigma and discrimination against LGBT persons.”
The report notes however that “Beyond the legal framework and political leadership, there is a need for social behavioral change, especially at the local level, mobilizing people from all walks of society in support of LGBT rights, including local, religious and community leaders, media, civil society, the education system and the private sector.”
Cambodia’s Human Rights Committee have said the president Hun Sen is focused on lowering HIV rates in the country.
Keo Remy, the director of CHRC, who attended an event over the weekend marking the 10-year anniversary of the LGBT+ organization, Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) said the president had publicly declared his support for the community.
According to the Khmer Times, Remy said: “Samdech Techo Hun Sen already said that he supports LGBT+ people, but he highlighted the need to prevent HIV infections.”
“We have to talk honestly with each other about negative problems that people may have about health and lives.”
“He also said there was an increase of HIV infections within the LGBT+ community, especially in those under the age of 30.”
“We have to be careful about our own welfare.”
Although the country does not recognize same-sex marriages, Cambodia is considered one of the most progressive countries in the region in terms of LGBT+ rights with the country’s king being in favor of same-sex marriage.
RoCK’s coordinator, Pisey Ly, backed Remy’s comments but admitted Cambodian society still has a long way to go to accept the LGBT+ community.
She said: “We have gained supportive environments from the government, which is a good thing for us so that we can keep going and not be depressed.
“Although discrimination has decreased, a lot of people at work still do not yet understand LGBT+ issues because they only recruit male or female staffers.
“However, our situation is making our lives too difficult.”
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Cambodian President Makes Pioneering Pledge To LGBT Community And HIV Treatment & Prevention
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 3, 2019
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 3, 2019
EQUALITY WINS! WELCOME TO THE 116TH CONGRESS AND A PRO-EQUALITY MAJORITY IN THE HOUSE: Leading up to the midterms, HRC endorsed more than 480 pro-equality candidates nationwide, and deployed 150 staff to organize and mobilize voters in more than 70 congressional, targeted senate and key statewide races across 23 states. HRC helped register more than 32,000 voters and recruited more than 4,200 volunteers, who worked over 8,500 shifts and clocked more than 30,000 volunteer hours. In the critical final four days of the campaign, HRC staff and volunteers in get-out-the-vote efforts alone knocked on more than 80,000 doors, and held 36,400 conversations with voters at their doors and by phone on behalf of our endorsed candidates.
- In addition, HRC’s Equality Votes PAC spent $3.2 million to drive turnout through direct mail and digital ads in priority races. And through tested digital ads, HRC was able to reach a total of 4.6 million voters across priority races.
- Check out this interview with Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) on his commitment to the Equality Act in the 116th Congress. More from Washington Blade.
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— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
THANKFUL THURSDAY — NEW HAMPSHIRE TO SWEAR IN STATE’S FIRST TRANS REPRESENTATIVES: Gerri Cannon and Lisa Bunker were sworn into office yesterday to serve in the State House. More from The Associated Press.
.@HRC congratulates two pro-equality representatives for making history as New Hampshire’s first trans people to serve in the State House:
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�� @Lisa4Exeter t.co/XNFLkrBlmG— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 2, 2019
WISCONSIN GROUP INSURANCE BOARD WILL NOW COVER MEDICALLY NECESSARY TRANSITION-RELATED CARE: More from Advocate.
CALIFORNIA BEGINS TO OFFER NON-BINARY GENDER OPTION ON STATE IDs: More from KRON.
NATION’S SECOND-OLDEST WOMEN’S COLLEGE WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING TRANS WOMEN AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS IN FALL SEMESTER: More from Metro Weekly.
NEW STUDY FINDS LGBTQ PATIENTS MORE COMFORTABLE SHARING SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN WRITING RATHER THAN VERBALLY: More from Becker’s Hospital Review.
PHILL WILSON TO RETIRE AS CEO OF THE BLACK AIDS INSTITUTE: Wilson’s work has been essential in the fight to achieve an HIV-free generation and to stem the epidemic in Black communities. More from HIV Plus Magazine.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
HRC MOURNS TRANS WOMEN MURDERED IN MALAYSIA SINCE DEC. 24: More from World of Buzz.
WITHIN HOURS OF TAKING OFFICE, BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO ATTACKS LGBTQ, INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES: He removed LGBTQ issues from those considered by the human rights ministry and issued an order making it nearly impossible for lands to be demarcated for indigenous communities. More from The Associated Press.
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ISSUES TRAVEL WARNING TO LGBTQ TOURISTS VISITING THE BAHAMAS: More from Pink News.
MEET THE FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE TO MARRY IN AUSTRIA: Nicole Kopaunik and Daniela Paier married just five minutes after the country’s law went into effect. More from Pink News.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Las Vegas Review-Journal interviews openly transgender Henderson police officer Bridget Ward; Metro reports that Madonna gave a surprise New Years Eve performance at the historic Stonewall Inn in NYC; Windy City Media speaks with Pose star Dominique Jackson (@tyraaross); Towleroad reviews the upcoming book “Out In Time,” which highlights three generations of gay men
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!
www.hrc.org/blog/am-equality-tipsheet-january-3-2019?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed
Did This New Jersey Clinic Inadvertently Expose Thousands to HIV?
Did This New Jersey Clinic Inadvertently Expose Thousands to HIV?
A former patient has filed the first lawsuit against a New Jersey surgery center that may have exposed nearly 3,800 patients to HIV and hepatitis due to poor sterilization and medication practices reports the Associated Press.
The HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook recently told the patients that a state probe of its facilities found “lapses in infection control” and “the injection of medications” could have exposed them to the diseases.
A state report released on Friday said operating rooms at the center were not properly cleaned and surgical tools were sometimes found with “brown rust-like stains” before use.
It was the latest scare at a new Jersey healthcare facility after 11 children died at a rehabilitation center since October in a deadly viral outbreak.
As a result of the investigation, two workers who were in charge of sterilizing and cleaning medical instruments were fired and a nursing director resigned.
The health department has advised anyone who had a procedure done at the Saddle Brook clinic between January 1 and September 7 to get tested. This is out of “an abundance of caution.”
If you need to be tested because of possible exposure at this clinic, you can call 888-507-0578.
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Did This New Jersey Clinic Inadvertently Expose Thousands To HIV?
Elizabeth Warren Persists in Supporting LGBTQ Rights
Elizabeth Warren Persists in Supporting LGBTQ Rights
The first Democrat to move toward seeking the 2020 presidential nomination has long been a champion of LGBTQ people.
www.advocate.com/politics/2019/1/03/elizabeth-warren-persists-supporting-lgbtq-rights
