Woman shoves mega-famous anti-gay priest offstage in front of 50,000 praying Catholics

During a mass service in São Paulo, Brazil on Sunday afternoon, a woman came onstage and pushed Father Marcelo Rossi offstage. Rossi is an anti-gay priest and one of Brazil’s most famous priests, but her attack doesn’t seem to have anything to do with his anti-gay stances.

Although the attack was humiliating — it occurred on TV and in front of an audience of over 50,000 people — the priest was reportedly unharmed, returned to the stage minutes later and didn’t press charges.

According to various Brazilian media, the unnamed woman drove in from out of town with her three-year-old son and somehow got through security to rush Rossi onstage. She reportedly claims to have bipolar disorder and has given conflicting accounts of her intentions.

An official told Brazilian media:

“She said that she wanted to come in to talk to him and that she was scared the moment she saw the security guards running after her. It’s her version, but anyone who sees the pictures sees that there is none of it [security guards running after her]. She says she got scared and pushed him at a time when she kind of freaked out, lost control, but she had no intention [of hurting him], she just wanted to talk to him.”

Helpful social note: If you “just want to talk” to somebody, don’t shove them off of an elevated platform like this:

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Mulher empurra @padremarcelorossi ao vivo no canal Canção Nova do YouTube. Em nota, a emissora informou que está tudo bem com o padre e que a moça foi detida pela polícia. “Uma fiel empurrou do palco o padre Marcelo Rossi durante uma missa em Cachoeira Paulista neste domingo (14). A mulher furou a segurança, invadiu o palco durante a celebração que acontecia na Canção Nova e empurrou o padre de cima da estrutura. Apesar da queda, ele não ficou ferido e a mulher foi contida pela Polícia Militar.” Mais detalhes sobre o que aconteceu com a mulher você confere clicando no link da bio ou dos stories. Video: @audienciacarioca

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Rossi has made numerous anti-gay statements throughout his career. In November 1998, he said, “A lot of ideas will change the day homosexuality is proven to be an illness.” In a 2014 interview, he said, “Sex between man causes pain, if something causes pain, it can’t be a good thing.” He has also opposed same-sex marriage because, “The word of God is clear that man and woman were created to unite and bear fruit.”

Related: Married Congressional Aide Attacks Male Lover With Shovel In Front Of Wife

He is also a prolific author and Christian musician with over 11 million sales in Latin America and a radio show with over 3 million listeners nationwide.

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Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello Faces Calls to Resign Over Leaked Group Chat Containing Homophobic, Misogynistic, and Profane Comments

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello is facing calls to resign after conversations from a private chat group administrated by Rossello revealed misogynistic, homophobic, and profane comments.

The group chat, on the messenger app Telegram, include 11 political figures close to Rossello, including Christian Sobrino, the government’s chief financial officer, and Luis Gerardo Rivera Marín, the State secretary and interim governor.

The NYT reports: ‘Mr. Rosselló, 40, apologized on Thursday after an excerpt from the chat was first published by local media showing he had referred to Melissa Mark-Viverito, the former speaker of the New York City Council, who was born in Puerto Rico, using the Spanish word for “whore.” In English, he also used a profane expression in reference to the oversight board that controls Puerto Rico’s finances, followed by emojis of a raised middle finger.’

Among the homophobic remarks were repeated references to Popular Democratic Party senator Eduardo Bhatia using the Spanish word for c**ksucker,’

There were also remarks about Ricky Martin, according to El Nuevo Dia: ‘Sobrino says homophobic comments about singer and actor Ricky Martin. “Nothing says patriarchal oppression like Ricky Martin”, he wrote, later saying, “Ricky Martin is such a male chauvinist that he f**ks men because women don’t measure up. Pure patriarchy.”’

More on the contents of the leaked texts here.

Ricky Martin denounced Rossello after the chat leaked, tweeting ” We CAN NOT allow our Puerto Rico to be in the hands of such ‘leaders.’ … Do an act of true generosity, worth and love for Puerto Rico and give your position to another person with the wisdom and leadership to direct your destiny as a people.”

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Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello Faces Calls to Resign Over Leaked Group Chat Containing Homophobic, Misogynistic, and Profane Comments

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: July 15, 2019

U.S. HOUSE PASSES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT WITH AMENDMENT TO END DISCRIMINATORY TRANS MILITARY BAN: “We are grateful to all the troops and veterans who spoke out against this discriminatory ban, and to our partners who helped lead the fight,”  said Sarah McBride, HRC National Press Secretary (@SarahEMcBride). Reps. Adam Smith and Jackie Speier, along with fellow members of Congress, tirelessly advocated for equality in our country and helped ensure that transgender service members can serve our nation openly and freely.” More from Metro Weekly and HRC. 

The House passage of the #NDAA, which includes @RepSpeier’s amendment that would end the ban on transgender military service, sends a powerful message to trans service members that they have the country’s full support. #ProtectTransTroops t.co/iA3z7jtMLq

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 12, 2019

CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY FILE SCOTUS BRIEF SUPPORTING LGBTQ RIGHTS: Nearly 100 mayors signed a ‘friend of the court’ brief supporting three upcoming Supreme Court cases involving workplace discrimination. More from WLTZ. 

• In the three cases, R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. EEOC and Aimee Stephens and Bostock v. Clayton County, consolidated with Altitude Express, Inc. v. Zarda, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether anti-LGBTQ discrimination is a form of sex discrimination that violates federal law. The Supreme Court is set to hear the cases during on October 8, 2019.

MUST WATCH MONDAY — VICE SHARES FIVE COMING-OF-AGE TRANS MOVIES AND TV SHOWS: From HBO’s Euphoria (@euphoriaHBO) to FX’s Pose (@PoseOnFX), Vice’s Diana Tourjée (@DianaTourjee) shares a list of coming-of-age movies that tell perspective-altering stories about growing up transgender. More from Vice. 

YESTERDAY, HRC CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL NON-BINARY DAY: HRC recognizes that while this is an important day for visibility, we have a long way to go to increase awareness and understanding about non-binary people. “Everyone experiences gender that changes over their lifetime, and I think it is really important to be super patient and kind with yourself,” said non-binary activist Jacob Tobia (@JacobTobia). More from Newsweek and HRC.

“It’s really important to be patient and kind with yourself and to give yourself all the space you need to properly metamorphosize the beautiful non-binary butterfly you’re becoming.” — @JacobTobia‘s advice to young non-binary people this #NonBinaryDay. t.co/gPbaB1TopJ

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 14, 2019

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO TALK WITH THEIR KIDS ABOUT LGBTQ ISSUES: The visibility of queer women at the World Cup can be a place to start a conversation. Check out HRC’s resources, and read more from Columbus Parent and Outsports. 

NAVAJO NATION CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL WITH DINÉ PRIDE: The event, with the theme Sacredness Before Stonewall, focused on honoring transgender women of color and the important roles that transgender and non-binary people have played in the past. More from WAMU. 

HRC JOINS ALLIES AT VIGIL TO END HUMAN DETENTION CAMPS: More from HRC.

.@HRC is proud to join allies at the Vigil to End Human Detention Camps in Washington, D.C., to put a spotlight on the harsh conditions asylum seekers are facing.

We are a proud nation of immigrants & asylum seekers should be welcome here. #DontLookAway #Lights4Liberty pic.twitter.com/uXYU2YLRIg

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 13, 2019

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

ISRAELIS CALL FOR RESIGNATION OF EDUCATION MINISTER OVER ANTI-LGBTQ REMARKS: Hundreds of demonstrators call for Israel’s new education minister’s resignation after he said he supported so-called “conversion therapy.” More from The Guardian.

NOEL WHELAN, WHO WAS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE FIGHT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN IRELAND, DIES AT 50: More from Kevin Cullen (@GlobeCullen) at the Boston Globe.

THREE TRANSGENDER WOMEN HAVE BEEN KILLED IN HONDURAS THIS MONTH: More from New York Daily News.

ICYMI — HRC HOSTS CHILEAN LGBTQ ADVOCATE, EMILIO MALDONADO: More here. 

Today, @HRC hosted our Chilean partner Emilio Maldonado (@Emilio_MQ) from @IgualesChile to discuss our continued efforts to expand LGBTQ workplace inclusion across Latin America. ������️‍�� pic.twitter.com/clfg0Tzck3

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 12, 2019

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

Washington Blade reviews on the posthumous memoir of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the LGBTQ Pride flag; them. details trans and non-binary representation in theater.

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!

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Trump Triples Down on Attacks on Congresswomen of Color He Told to Go Back Where They Came From

Donald Trump on Monday morning doubled down on attacks on four Democratic congresswomen of color — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. Ilhan Omar — whom he told on Sunday to “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.”

Tweeted Trump: “When will the Radical Left Congresswomen apologize to our Country, the people of Israel and even to the Office of the President, for the foul language they have used, and the terrible things they have said. So many people are angry at them & their horrible & disgusting actions!”

Tweeted Trump on Sunday morning: “So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly……….and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how……..it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements!”

Trump followed with more attacks on Sunday night: “So sad to see the Democrats sticking up for people who speak so badly of our Country and who, in addition, hate Israel with a true and unbridled passion. Whenever confronted, they call their adversaries, including Nancy Pelosi, “RACIST.” Their disgusting language………and the many terrible things they say about the United States must not be allowed to go unchallenged. If the Democrat Party wants to continue to condone such disgraceful behavior, then we look even more forward to seeing you at the ballot box in 2020!”

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GRiZ Is Bringing LGBTQ Visibility to Electronic Dance Music

The celebrated DJ has worked with rappers, hip-hop legends, and all the like. He also happens to be queer. 

www.advocate.com/exclusives/2019/7/15/griz-bringing-lgbtq-visibility-electronic-dance-music

Jennifer Lanier Is Making Shakespeare Even More Queer

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival has one hell of a leader in their hands. 

www.advocate.com/exclusives/2019/7/15/jennifer-lanier-making-shakespeare-even-more-queer

Must-See LGBTQ TV: New seasons of ‘Queer Eye,’ ‘Killjoys,’ and ‘Sweetbitter’

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