#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 7, 2019
HRC’S ROB HILL CALLS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S HATE CRIMES LAW TO INCLUDE LGBTQ PEOPLE: “Under state hate crimes law, Mississippians are not protected on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Mississippi lawmakers this year had a chance to step up and take action,” writes Hill (@RCH74), HRC Mississippi State Director. “But Mississippi Senate and House leadership refused to bring these bills up for a vote. The politicians who refuse to act to protect us are playing politics with people’s lives.” Read the op-ed from the Clarion Ledger.
With hate-fueled attacks on the rise, it’s time for all states to update their hate crime laws to protect LGBTQ people. Important piece in the @clarionledger from @HRC‘s Rob Hill: t.co/Lntt4o6bbq
— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) May 6, 2019
BUSINESS LEADERS CONTINUE TO OPPOSE TX “LICENSE TO DISCRIMINATE” LEGISLATION: The Texas legislature has proposed at least 23 anti-LGBTQ bills that seek to discriminate against LGBTQ Texans and their families. Lawmakers in Texas need to listen to the will of the people and the business community by standing strong against Dan Patrick’s attempts to attack LGBTQ Texans. Read more from NPR.
- HRC volunteers have made nearly 2,000 calls and sent 3,000 texts urging Texans to join the fight against the anti-LGBTQ bills. More from HRC.
TUESDAY TWEET — DENYING TRANS STUDENTS USE OF CORRECT RESTROOMS PUTS THEM AT GREATER RISK OF SEXUAL ASSAULT: “Bathroom restrictions may make peers aware of the teens’ status as a gender minority, the authors explain, which may in turn make them more likely to become victims of abuse. The policies may also be indicators of a hostile school environment,” writes CNN’s Dr. Edith Bracho Sanchez (@DoctoraEdith). Read more from CNN.
An @HRC & @UCONN survey found that transgender and non-binary teens are at a �������������� �������� of sexual assault at school when they are denied access to bathrooms or locker rooms that match their gender identity. t.co/AsNQdrSzmX
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 6, 2019
MEET A 13-YEAR-OLD ARIZONA LGBTQ STUDENT ADVOCATING FOR INCLUSIVE SEX EDUCATION: More from Arizona Daily Star.
HRC REMEMBERS LEW FIDLER, CHAMPION OF HOMELESS YOUTH & PARTICULARLY LGBTQ YOUTH: More from Gay City News.
HEALTHLINE NAMES HRC ONE OF 2019’S BEST PARENTING BLOGS: More from Healthline.
AT THE MET GALA, LGBTQ STARS STEAL SHOW: From Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae), Billy Porter (@theebillyporter), Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) and Lena Waithe (@LenaWaithe) to RuPaul (@RuPaul), Frank Ocean, Big Freedia (@bigfreedia), Mj Rodriguez (@MjRodriguez7), Indya Moore (@IndyaMoore) and Dominique Jackson (@tyraaross) — LGBTQ people of color dominated the pink carpet.
.@TheeBillyPorter (Billy Porter) has left the entire #MetGala shook, served and slayed! #MetCamp. t.co/Z0DizKHFoU
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 6, 2019
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
POLISH POLITICAL PARTY TARGETING LGBTQ COMMUNITY: More from The Economist.
NEW STUDY SHOWS NEARLY SIX IN 10 YOUNG SINGAPOREANS SUPPORT MARRIAGE EQUALITY: More from Reuters.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Washington Blade editor Kevin Naff (@KevinNaff) writes on the importance of LGBTQ media; The Hill reports that the New York City Fire Department has hired its first woman and openly gay Chief of EMS
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