Hunter Schafer Embraces Euphoria’s ‘Feminine and Loving Queerness’

The transgender star of HBO’s gritty hit series chats with The Advocate about her character’s journey in moving past toxic relationships with men. 

www.advocate.com/television/2019/8/04/hunter-schafer-embraces-euphorias-feminine-and-loving-queerness

HRC Statement on Mass Shootings in Dayton and El Paso

HRC responded to mass shootings at the Oregon District of Dayton, Ohio that left at least nine dead and at least 27 wounded and Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, where at least 20 were killed and more than two dozen wounded.

HRC leaders in Texas and Ohio gave these responses:

Rebecca Marquez, HRC Texas State Director: “Team HRC Texas is horrified by the violence and tragic loss in our community last night. Texans and all Americans deserve so much more. We need our legislators to take action. We need commonsense gun violence prevention now.”

Shawn Copeland, HRC Ohio State Director: “The entire HRC Ohio team is mourning Dayton and the families and loved ones of those who were murdered today in the second mass shooting in 24 hours. Leaders in Ohio and across the nation must act NOW with commonsense gun violence prevention legislation.”

This tragedy comes more than three years since 49 lives — most of them Latinx — were taken in a mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. 

HRC backs commonsense gun violence prevention policy measures and policies aimed at addressing the epidemic of hate that has fueled anti-LGBTQ-motivated murder, assault, and discrimination. For decades, LGBTQ people have been a target for bias-motivated violence, and easy access to deadly weapons has compounded this threat. Common-sense gun violence prevention measures endorsed by HRC include banning access to assault-style rifles, expanding background checks, and limiting the ability for suspected terrorists and those with a history of domestic abuse to access guns.

According to Everytown for Gun Safety, more than 33,000 gun deaths happen every year.

www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-on-the-mass-shootings-in-dayton-and-el-paso?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed

This Webcomic Librarian Is Protecting LGBTQ Stories

Meet the genderqueer asexual who has cataloged over a thousand mostly-queer webcomics.

www.advocate.com/exclusives/2019/8/04/webcomic-librarian-protecting-lgbtq-stories

HRC Statement on Mass Shooting in Dayton and El Paso

HRC responded to mass shootings at the Oregon District of Dayton, Ohio that left at least nine dead and at least 27 wounded and Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, where at least 20 were killed and more than two dozen wounded.

HRC leaders in Texas and Ohio gave these responses:

Rebecca Marquez, HRC Texas State Director: “Team HRC Texas is horrified by the violence and tragic loss in our community last night. Texans and all Americans deserve so much more. We need our legislators to take action. We need commonsense gun violence prevention now.”

Shawn Copeland, HRC Ohio State Director: “The entire HRC Ohio team is mourning Dayton and the families and loved ones of those who were murdered today in the second mass shooting in 24 hours. Leaders in Ohio and across the nation must act NOW with commonsense gun violence prevention legislation.”

This tragedy comes more than three years since 49 lives — most of them Latinx — were taken in a mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. 

HRC backs commonsense gun violence prevention policy measures and policies aimed at addressing the epidemic of hate that has fueled anti-LGBTQ-motivated murder, assault, and discrimination. For decades, LGBTQ people have been a target for bias-motivated violence, and easy access to deadly weapons has compounded this threat. Common-sense gun violence prevention measures endorsed by HRC include banning access to assault-style rifles, expanding background checks, and limiting the ability for suspected terrorists and those with a history of domestic abuse to access guns.

According to Everytown for Gun Safety, more than 33,000 gun deaths happen every year.

www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-statement-on-the-mass-shootings-in-dayton-and-el-paso?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed

Must-See LGBTQ TV: New seasons of ‘Preacher’ and ‘GLOW,’ and the season finale of ‘Euphoria’

www.glaad.org/blog/must-see-lgbtq-tv-new-seasons-preacher-and-glow-and-season-finale-euphoria

Gay and bi guys describe the steps they’re taking to ‘create a better tomorrow’

We’re still five months away from New Year’s Eve, but gay and bi guys on Reddit are already making resolutions to better their lives.

The online conversation started when a Redditor asked, “What positive steps are you taking to create a better tomorrow for yourself?”

Related: Reddit users share naughty mantras and other ‘gay words to live by’

“I’ve realized that I am not a very healthy person,” the original poster wrote. “I’m addicted to hookup and dating apps, I abuse alcohol, I don’t eat well or sleep enough, and I mistreat those around me. So I’ve decided that I am going to start doing some things to improve my life.”

His goals? “Floss every morning and every night. Make my bed every morning. Get back into therapy. Meditate twice a week. Have more patience with my family. Do some form of exercise for 30 minutes each day.”

Related: 5 ways to be a happy homo

The Redditor’s question garnered dozens of answers, and here are some of our favorite (lightly edited) self-improvement ideas:

• “I asked my employer for a raise and gave them clear reasons why I should get it.”
• “I am getting out there and meeting people, even when it does not seem ‘ideal.’ We all have to start somewhere and somehow.”
• “Stop being on my phone so much.”
• “Fostering relationships with people I think will be a positive influence to have in my life.”
• “Trying to accept my looks as they are and not feel inferior to muscular guys.”
• “Write a little bit every day, whether for a big project or for something for myself.”
• “Establish more distance and communication breaks from toxic family members.”
• “I take a 2–3 mile walk along the beach every night and soak in how great life is.”
• “Regular STI screenings.”
• “I’m putting myself out there by doing the opposite of what you’re doing: downloading my apps and putting myself out there.”

Best of luck to all these gents!

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