Indiana High School Plans to Deadname Trans Teen at His Graduation

The dad of a trans teen has addressed a petition to Fort Wayne’s Homestead High School principal to demand they call his son by his preferred name. 

www.advocate.com/transgender/2019/5/08/indiana-high-school-plans-deadname-trans-teen-his-graduation

Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya will fight new rule hurting intersex athletes
“The decision of the CAS will not hold me back. I will once again rise above and continue to inspire young women and athletes in South Africa and around the world.”

www.queerty.com/olympic-gold-medalist-caster-semenya-will-fight-new-rule-hurting-intersex-athletes-20190508?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+queerty2+%28Queerty%29

Contempt, Watchmen, Citizens United, RuPaul, Jeanine Nicholson, Zachary Quinto, Swinging Richards, Snake Bit: HOT LINKS

EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE. Trump asserts executive privilege over Mueller Report, escalating constitutional crisis: ‘Assistant Attorney General Stephen E. Boyd wrote in a letter to Congress that Trump had “asserted executive privilege over the entirety of the subpoenaed materials.” Boyd wrote that Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler’s push to hold Barr in contempt had “terminated” their negotiations over what materials lawmakers would be allowed to view from Mueller’s investigation.’

CONTEMPT. We are now in a constitutional crisis: “The House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to recommend the House hold Attorney General William P. Barr in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over Robert S. Mueller III’s unredacted report, hours after President Trump asserted executive privilege to shield the full report and underlying evidence from public view.”

ADAM SCHIFF. Congressman introduces constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United ruling: ‘The amendment would allow Congress and states to put forth limits on campaign contributions, according to a statement from Schiff’s office.”The Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United overturned decades of legal precedent and has enabled billions in dark money to pour into our elections,” Schiff said in a statement.’

BABY PHOTOS. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle debut baby and reveal his NAME.

AND ANOTHER. Amy Schumer had a baby too.

SAN FRANCISCO. Mayor London Breed names Jeanine Nicholson the city’s first openly gay fire chief.

FAMILY EQUALITY COUNCIL. Zachary Quinto and Antoni Porowski show their support.

BLIND DATE FAIL. Dating show sends bisexual couple on trip to St. Lucia, where gay sex is illegal. “I didn’t know this until I was told on the way to the hotel. I thought: ‘What the f**k?’”

MET GALA. RuPaul talks to VOGUE on the red carpet.

ATLANTA. Strip club Swinging Richards filed for Chapter 11. ‘Swinging Richards owes more than $1.65 million to its creditors, according to the bankruptcy filing first reported by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Most of the creditors are former dancers who sued the club over unpaid wages and their attorneys. The club also owes unknown amounts to state and federal tax agencies, according to the filing.’

NOPE. A doorbell camera captured the moment a snake bit a man on the head. ‘Jerel Heywood was visiting Rodney Copeland’s home on Sunday in Lawton, Oklahoma when the attack occurred.The snake was wrapped around a porch light, Copeland said. As Heywood opens the screen door, the snake pops into the corner of the camera and bites into Heywood’s head before retreating. Heywood’s first thought? “I got bit by a snake. Didn’t know what kind it was,” he said. “Have to get to the hospital.”Copeland said he watched in horror as his friend stumbled through the door, shouting as he clutched his face.’

TEASER OF THE DAY. HBO’s Watchmen. “Created by Damon Lindelof, Watchmen is a modern-day reimagining of Alan Moore’s groundbreaking graphic novel about masked vigilantes. Starring Academy Award-winner Regina King, Don Johnson, Jeremy Irons, Jean Smart, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Louis Gossett Jr.”

HUMP DAY HOTTIE. Nabil Taleb.

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‘Veep’ Concludes, ‘Modern Family’ Finale, Jonas Brothers and More TV This Week

Check out our weekly guide to TV this week, and make sure you’re catching the big premieres, crucial episodes and the stuff you won’t admit you watch when no one’s looking.

ABC’s groundbreaking sitcom Modern Family wraps its penultimate season Wednesday at 9 p.m. Eastern. After 10 years on the air, many say the series’ focus on married, gay parents helped speed awareness and acceptance of LGBTQ families.

Last week’s RuPaul’s Drag Race was magical, but what’s in store for the remaining queens this week? Find out Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern on VH1, and watch last week’s magic show in the clip above.

Poehler and Rudolph and Fey, oh my! Some of our favorite funny women (plus Paula Pell, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch) come together for a boozy gals’ trip inWine Country Friday on Netflix.

The last time the Jonas Brothers performed on Saturday Night Live, they were floppy-haired teen heartthrobs. Now, the brothers are international sex symbols, oft gay-baiting stars of the small screen and Kevin. They return to the show 11:30 p.m. Eastern on NBC with host Emma Thompson.

Forget about the Iron Throne. What I want to know is WHO WILL WIN THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE SERIES FINALE OF VEEP? Will Selina Meyer (the always brilliant Julia Louis-Dreyfus) finally get the position she thinks she deserves? The acid-tongued comedy concludes Sunday at 10:50 p.m. Eastern on HBO.

What are you watching this week?

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Maine House Passes Measure Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Dangerous “Conversion Therapy”

Today, HRC celebrated a vote by the Maine House of Representatives to pass L.D. 1025. This bill protects LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” Now, the bill goes to the Maine Senate. If enacted,  Maine would become the 17th state in the U.S. to protect youth from this egregious practice. Colorado recently passed a similar bill through its legislature; it is soon heading to the governor’s desk. Recently, Minnesota passed a measure through the House that would also protect youth from conversion therapy.

“It is heartening to see the Maine House of Representatives stand up for LGBTQ youth by passing this critical legislation that will protect some of the most vulnerable Mainers from an extremely damaging practice,” said Xavier Persad, senior legislative counsel at the Human Rights Campaign. “So-called ‘conversion therapy’ is a harmful, debunked practice that has no place in Maine or anywhere else. We’re grateful to Equality Maine and Rep. Ryan Fecteau for their leadership in ensuring this bill passed through the House with strong bipartisan support. Now, the Senate should act quickly to pass this legislation and send it to the governor’s desk.”

There is no credible evidence that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. To the contrary, research has clearly shown that these practices pose devastating health risks for LGBTQ young people such as depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, homelessness, and even suicidal behavior. The harmful practice is condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association.

Connecticut, California, Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Illinois, Vermont, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Washington, Maryland, Hawaii, New Hampshire and the District of Columbia all have laws protecting youth from this abusive practice. Puerto Rico’s Governor recently issued an executive order protecting minors in the commonwealth from the harmful practice. A growing number of municipalities have also enacted similar protections, including at least fifty cities and counties in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, New York, Arizona, and Wisconsin.

According to a recent report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, an estimated 20,000 LGBTQ minors in states without protections will be subjected to conversion therapy by a licensed healthcare professional if state officials fail to act. Last year, national organizations representing millions of licensed medical and mental health care professionals, educators, and child welfare advocates declared their support for legislative protections against conversion therapy.

HRC has partnered with the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Equality Maine and local advocates in support of these vital protections. More information on the lies and dangers of efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity can be found here.

www.hrc.org/blog/maine-house-passes-measure-protecting-lgbtq-youth-from-dangerous-conversion?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed

Ex-Chicago Cop Faces Felony Charges for Gay Bar Fight

Eric Elkins faces aggravated battery charges in the September attack at a Chicago gay club last year.

www.advocate.com/crime/2019/5/08/ex-chicago-cop-faces-felony-charges-gay-bar-fight