Bison Sends 9-Year-old Girl Airborne After Yellowstone Tourists Get Too Close: WATCH

A bison tossed a 9-year-old girl into the air after charging a group of tourists at Yellowstone National Park who had come to close to it.

A clip of the encounter was posted to social media.

The National Park Service released a statement on the incident: “On the afternoon of July 22, there was an incident with a bull bison near Observation Point Trail in the Old Faithful Geyser area. According to witnesses, a group of approximately 50 people were within 5-10 feet of the bison for at least 20 minutes before eventually causing the bison to charge the group. A nine-year-old girl from Odessa, FL was charged and tossed into the air by the bull bison. The girl was taken to the Old Faithful Lodge by her family where she was assessed and treated by a park emergency medical providers, and later taken to and released from the Old Faithful Clinic.”

It also released a warning: “Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park are wild. When an animal is near a trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, give it space. Stay 25 yards (23 m) away from all large animals – bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves. If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in close proximity.”

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27 Suggestions From Tom of Finland for L.A. Urban Summer

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“Straight Pride” is officially coming to California

City officials in Modesto, California say they are considering granting a permit for a “Straight Pride” event scheduled for next month.

Organizer Don Grundmann from the National Straight Pride Coalition tells his local news station that the event is his group’s “cultural answer” to “anyone that supports the LGBTQ lifestyle.”

“Essentially it boils down to two religious views of the world,” Grundmann says. “One is Christianity, which is represented by heterosexuality, a culture of life, and its opponent is the LGBT movement, which is represented by an opposing religion and an opposing view of life.”

Grundmann, who calls drag queen story hours “mutilation of children,” has been circulating flyers around town that say: “Join us to celebrate heterosexuality, masculinity, femininity, babies–born and unborn–western civilization, our wonderful country, Christianity–Celebrate Life!”

The event is scheduled for August 24, one week before the “Straight Pride” event in Boston.

City officials say their phones have been “ringing off the hook” with people opposing the event.

“We’ve been getting letters, emails, comments, and phone calls all day about it,” says city council member Kristi Ah You.

Ah You adds that, while she supports free speech and first amendment rights, but doesn’t support the idea of a “Straight Pride” event.

“I think if we ignored it and let the people do whatever they’re going to do, I think maybe four or five people would show up.”

Meanwhile, city spokesman Thomas Reeves says it may be required by law to grant the permit even though they disagree with the event.

“So although the city does not share in the beliefs of some groups that choose to hold their events here, we may not be able to deny a permit based on an organization’s values,” Reeves said.

Related: “Straight Pride” memes are the gift that keeps on giving

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Russell Tovey Unveils Plaque Marking Spot Where Oscar Wilde Suffered Homophobic Abuse

Actor Russell Tovey and Wandsworth, UK Mayor Leslie McDonnell on Tuesday unveiled a plaque marking the spot where playwright Oscar Wilde suffered homophobic abuse.

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Today, our wonderful patron and friend @russelltovey unveiled Studio Voltaire and Wandsworth LGBTQ+ Forum’s permanent Rainbow Plaque, commemorating Oscar Wilde. The plaque marks the spot that Wilde was subjected to homophobic abuse at Clapham Junction Train Station. It is intended as a celebration and reclamation of LGBTQ+ hidden histories and a reminder that hate crime is not tolerated in the rail industry. Visit the plaque on Platform 10 Thank you to Wandsworth LGBTQ+ Forum, the Mayor of Wandsworth, the Oscar Wilde Society, Network Rail and everyone who supported our fundraising for this very special project!

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Wrote Studio Voltaire London: “The plaque marks the spot that Wilde was subjected to homophobic abuse at Clapham Junction Train Station.
It is intended as a celebration and reclamation of LGBTQ+ hidden histories and a reminder that hate crime is not tolerated in the rail industry.”

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Very proud to unveil the #OscarWilde @londonblueplaques at Clapham Junction station this afternoon with Madame Mayor of Wandsworth – massive achievement for @studiovoltairelondon and #wandsworthlgbtq+forum @networkrail platform 10 #pride

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Puerto Rico’s Governor Will Finally Resign After Homophobic Remarks

Departure comes after the release of homophobic, sexist remarks and large-scale protests in San Juan.

www.advocate.com/politics/2019/7/24/puerto-ricos-governor-will-finally-resign-after-homophobic-remarks

Two men, three dogs, one sword collection, and a surprise that would change their lives…

When Brian and Andrew told people they had met while volunteering at a pet shelter, everyone believed them.

It seemed pretty plausible, especially considering both 28-year old Pheonix residents are animal lovers who live with their three dogs, Finn, Mallie, and Momo.

However, they weren’t quite being honest. They had actually met as many couples do: online. But as an origin story, “online dating” just didn’t seem to live up to the notion of romance and the tremendous love the two felt for each other.

Brian cooked gourmet meals at home, loved Star Wars, fantasy fiction, and martial arts. He was also a sword and knife collector and even had a few favorite collectors’ items made of intricately patterned Damascus steel.

Brian was head over heels for Andrew, noting that he was the most charismatic person he’d ever met. In fact, he couldn’t think of even one friend or acquaintance who didn’t love being around his boyfriend.

So a few months in, they had a talk and it was decided: Brian would be the one to propose. “Which was a great feeling at the time,” Andrew says, “because the pressure was off me.”

The timing of the engagement was never a tension point – rather, both men knew marriage was the next step in their relationship.

But as they boarded a plane to vacation in Puerto Vallarta with friends, the tables would turn…

Find out what happened next. Read Andrew and Brian’s full story here…

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Rudy Giuliani Debuts Bad Dye Job, Stained Scalp, Insane Mueller Impression on ‘Fox & Friends’ — WATCH

Rudy Giuliani made and debuted a notable appearance on FOX & Friends Wednesday morning, premiering his new bad dye job which left his scalp stained a coppery color. He also offered a blabbering, insane impression of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: July 24, 2019

HRC JOINS LETTER CONDEMNING TRUMP-PENCE “COMMISSION ON UNALIENABLE RIGHTS”: “The Commission’s chair and members are overwhelmingly clergy or scholars known for extreme positions opposing LGBTQI and reproductive rights, and some have taken public stances in support of indefensible human rights violations,” the letter reads. “These are deeply troubling positions, and it is our firm belief that individuals who hold such views have no place on a commission tasked with the promotion and protection of universal rights.” More from NBC.

WHAT WE’RE READING WEDNESDAY — YESTERDAY, HRC MARKED FOUR YEARS SINCE FIRST INTRODUCTION OF THE EQUALITY ACT:

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— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 23, 2019

SAME-SEX COUPLE FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST STATE DEPT. FOR DENYING THEIR CHILD CITIZENSHIP: More from The New York Times.

TRIPADVISOR, NETFLIX, LYFT CLAP BACK AT SO-CALLED “STRAIGHT PRIDE” PARADE FOR CLAIMING COMPANIES ARE AFFILIATED WITH EVENT: TripAdvisor’s letter to the organizers is particularly… vogue. More from Metro Weekly and WBUR.

MADISON, WISC. LGBTQ PUBLICATION OUR LIVES MAGAZINE REPORTS INCREASED VANDALISM, ANTI-LGBTQ GRAFFITI ON DISTRIBUTION BOXES: More from Channel 3000.

REMEMBERING SALLY RIDE — LATE, GREAT LGBTQ ASTRONAUT AND AMERICAN HERO: Ride passed away seven years ago yesterday.

 

 

 

 

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GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

CALLS FOR JUSTICE AFTER A RUSSIAN ACTIVIST FOR LGBTQ RIGHTS IS MURDERED: “This tragedy is yet another painful episode in the ongoing plague of anti-LGBTQ violence and atrocities that have been taking place in Russia and the region,” said HRC Global Director Jay Gilliam. According to the Russian LGBT Network, Russian LGBTQ activist Yelena Grigoryeva had received multiple death threats in the time leading up to her death. More from The Washington Post.

READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!

Benefits Pro talks about policy gains for LGBTQ employees; Outsports covers the beautiful wedding of gay college tennis player Lauren Ford (*cries in Dana Fairbanks*); 7 News remembers Ross Warren, a gay man murdered in Sydney in 1989; Hyperallergic reviews two documentaries about being LGBTQ in the South; Fox Rochester interviews a local doctor about caring for LGBTQ patients with cancer; Congrats to the VMA nominees!

Congrats to all of the #VMA nominees, including longtime @HRC supporters, LGBTQ advocates and allies:
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