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The bar opened today after a 2 month refurbishment. I was perhaps a little early as there was no sign of the drag show on the stage. I could not perform as the ‘pole’ had been removed due to customer safety issues!?! I had to clone myself to try and make the place look busy. In fairness it did fill up with customers shortly after.
Mueller Report Confirms ‘Compromising’ Tapes of Trump in Russia
Mueller reports that a Russian businessman told Michael Cohen he stopped the “flow” of disturbing video footage involving the president.
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Anti-queer Texans launch “Save Chick-fil-A” day after San Antonio airport ban
The group also rallied to support bills that would allow discrimination against LGBTQ people under the guise of religious freedom.
Australian Rugby Superstar Challenges Firing Over Instagram Post Declaring ‘Hell Awaits Homosexuals’
Last week we reported that Australian rugby superstar Israel Folau’s contract was being terminated by Rugby Australia after posting a meme to Instagram that Hell awaits all homosexuals.
View this post on InstagramThose that are living in Sin will end up in Hell unless you repent. Jesus Christ loves you and is giving you time to turn away from your sin and come to him. _______________ Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these , adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21 KJV _______________ Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:38 KJV _______________ And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Acts 17:30 KJV _______________A post shared by Israel Folau (@izzyfolau) on
The devil has blinded so many people in this world, REPENT and turn away from your evil ways. Turn to Jesus Christ who will set you free. pic.twitter.com/BWSWTMye98
— Israel Folau (@IzzyFolau) April 10, 2019
Rugby Australia released a statement terminating Folau’s contract: “Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union have made repeated attempts to contact Israel both directly and via his representatives since 6.30pm on Wednesday, and at this point he has failed to communicate directly with either organisation. Whilst Israel is entitled to his religious beliefs, the way in which he has expressed these beliefs is inconsistent with the values of the sport. We want to make it clear that he does not speak for the game with his recent social media posts.”
Now Folau is contesting his termination and will face a ‘code of conduct’ tribunal, the Guardian reports: ‘The panel will rule on whether Folau’s post breached the code. If it finds that it did, Folau may challenge in court whether that warrants the termination of his contract – and also whether the termination constituted discrimination against religious belief. However, a legal expert has warned this avenue may not be open to the player since NSW has no statutory protection for religious discrimination.’
You may recall that Folau was nearly expelled from the sport in 2018 after a series of similar homophobic actions.
Folau, a devout Christian raised as a Mormon who converted to the Assemblies of God fellowship with his family in 2011, made headlines in September 2017 during Australia’s debate over same-sex marriage, when he tweeted, “I love and respect all people for who they are and their opinions. but personally, I will not support gay marriage.”
One year ago in April 2018, Folau replied to a follower in an Instagram post who asked, “what was gods plan for gay people?”
In the comments section of the post, Folau, who plays for New South Wales Waratahs, replied, “HELL.. Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God.”
Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs, for which Folau plays, said they would seek an explanation from Folau and denounced the player.
Rugby Australia declined to punish Folau, though its inclusion policy states: “Rugby has and must continue to be a sport where players, officials, volunteers, supporters and administrators have the right and freedom to participate regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or religion and without fear of exclusion. There is no place for homophobia or any form of discrimination in our game and our actions and words both on and off the field must reflect this.”
Then, one month after coming under scrutiny, Folau tweeted an anti-gay video.
The video featured a sermon by evangelical preacher David Wilkerson and footage of a Pride march where Christian street preachers were being protested, and a clip of the White House lit in rainbow colors against narration that said, “Now is the time to get right with God because this generation has lost the fear of God. There’s no fear of God left in the land.”
Folau also said he’d rather walk away from rugby than defy the Bible.
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Read the Redacted Mueller Report
The redacted version of the Mueller Report has been released.
Read it HERE.
We’ll highlight developments with regard to the report in later posts, but until then CNN has started pulling excerpts: Trump told former White House lawyer Don McGahn to remove Mueller and he refused; Mueller described a previously unknown effort by Trump to get Jeff Sessions to stop the investigation; Mueller was not able to conclude that “no criminal conduct occurred, members of the Trump campaign knew they would benefit from Russia’s attempts to influence the election but didn’t take criminal steps to help, and Mueller decided against subpoenaing Trump because it would delay the investigation; Mueller referred 14 investigations to other offices ; why Mueller declined to prosecute Donald Trump Jr.; Obstruction by Trump failed because others declined to carry out his orders.
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: April 18, 2019
HRC CALLS ON HHS TO REJECT PROPOSAL TO REMOVE SEXUAL ORIENTATION DATA COLLECTION FROM FED CHILD WELFARE REPORTING SYSTEM: “LGBTQ youth are tragically overrepresented in foster care, and this attempt to erase them and important data on adoptive and foster parents undermines efforts to address the marginalization, harassment and discrimination that LGBTQ youth in foster care and families face,” said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy (@david_stacy). Read more from HRC.
A proposed rule change from @HHSgov would abandon data collection on the sexual orientation of youth in foster care & foster and adoptive parents & guardians in the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System. t.co/cE1fAU6rgo
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 17, 2019
U.S. SUPREME COURT REJECTS CHALLENGE TO NEW JERSEY’S ANTI-CONVERSION THERAPY LAW: This is the third time the Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to the 2013 law. New Jersey was the second state in the nation to prohibit state-licensed health professionals from engaging in these harmful practices with minors. Read more from HRC.
THROWBACK THURSDAY — ONE YEAR AFTER COMING OUT, JANELLE MONÁE FEATURED IN THEM. COVER STORY: Monáe (@JanelleMonae) in a conversation with Lizzo (@lizzo), says: “To be young, queer, and Black in America means that you can be misunderstood. You can be hated. It also means that you can be celebrated and loved. And I think there’s a lot at stake when you’re living out loud in that way. One thing I’ve realized even more was that when you walk in your truth, you can inspire and encourage people to walk in theirs,” says Monáe. Read the full interview at them..
HRC’S LIAM MIRANDA WRITES ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PAID LEAVE FOR LGBTQ FAMILIES: Results from HRC’s 2018 U.S. LGBTQ Paid Leave Survey “confirmed that LGBTQ people face heightened barriers to accessing leave — including unique medical needs, unequal relationship recognition and unjust employment discrimination,” writes Miranda, HRC Senior Research Manager (@liamiest). Read more from Medium.
“Our community is ready and eager to continue working with partners as we push for federal paid leave policies that support our collective well-being and truly reflect the diversity of families across the country.” – @HRC’s Liam Miranda t.co/RjbqJHjC7a
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 17, 2019
TRANS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WANTS COUNTRY TO KNOW — “TENNESSEE IS NOT DEFINED BY ANTI-LGBTQ LEGISLATION”: Among the “Slate of Hate” bills being considered is one that would “require the state attorney general’s office to defend local school districts that do not have trans-inclusive restroom policies,” writes Samantha Allen (@SLAwrites). Allen speaks with trans student Charles Key, who says even though it’s difficult to live under the threat posed by the bills, “he wants the rest of the country to realize that Tennessee is not defined by the anti-LGBT legislation that some lawmakers propose every year.” Read the full piece from The Daily Beast.
AFTER VICIOUS ATTACK ON TRANSGENDER WOMAN, ADVOCATES IN DALLAS CALL ON LEGISLATORS TO EXPAND HATE CRIMES LAW TO INCLUDE GENDER IDENTITY: Read more from Fox 4 News.
FAITH-BASED ADOPTION AGENCY SUES MICHIGAN IN CHALLENGE TO SETTLEMENT BARRING IT FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LGBTQ FAMILIES: More from the Associated Press.
HRC WINS SHORTY AWARD FOR DIGITAL GOTV ADS DURING THE 2018 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: Read more here.
We did it! @HRC is a winner in the 11th Annual @ShortyAwards. Thank you, @RTAcademy!
Check out our award-winning entry. t.co/ZhZkb5TF5V
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 17, 2019
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
IN OP-ED FOR THE HILL, JOHN SIFTON (@johnsifton) OF HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH CALLS FOR SANCTIONS ON BRUNEI: Read the full piece from The Hill.
SURVEY SHOWS LGBTQ JOB SEEKERS IN JAPAN EXPERIENCE DISCRIMINATION: Ninety percent of transgender job seekers and 40% of lesbian, gay and bisexual job seekers reported experiencing problems. More from PinkNews.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
SWERV writes about a new Center for Diversity, Inclusion & Multicultural Affairs at the University of the District of Columbia; HRC introduces 2019 Global Innovators
.@HRC Foundation is excited to introduce the talented leaders pushing for LGBTQ equality who will participate in our fourth annual Global Innovative Advocacy Summit. #HRCGlobalSummit t.co/xgMVpTNoXz
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 17, 2019
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First YJ09FWW ‘Pride bus ?’
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First Manchester ‘Pride bus ?’ (Queens Road depot) YJ09FWW 39326 seen coming into intu Trafford Centre on service 52 from Failsworth
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