Everlast Taps Trans Boxer Patricio Manuel in Historic Campaign

The “Be First” campaign spotlights a pioneering athlete.

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Activists call out Donald Trump’s continued lies about LGBTQ rights

Fresh from his pledge to help expand LGBTQ rights at the United Nations this week, Donald Trump now faces wide, international criticism for his treatment of queer rights at home.

“Donald Trump’s words at the U.N. do not just ring hollow – they are an unadulterated lie. His administration has done nothing to protect LGBTQ people at home or abroad,” Zeke Stokes of the U.S. gay rights group GLAAD said in a statement.

At the UN, Trump declared: “We stand in solidarity with LGBTQ people who live in countries that punish, jail or execute individuals based upon sexual orientation.” Homosexual conduct remains illegal in 69 countries, the overwhelming majority of which are in Africa. At least six of those countries punish homosexuality with death.

Related: United Nations Secretary-General Condemns Countries With Anti-Gay Laws

Apart from his words, critics also point out that Trump and his administration have actually walked back a number of advancements or protections of the queer community. That includes banning transgender people from serving in the military, arguing that employers have a right to discriminate against LGBTQ employees before the Supreme Court, and allowing medical or adoption agencies to deny care or services to queer people. Furthermore, detractors also point out that Trump has bad taste in friends: he selected noted homophobe and supporter of conversion therapy Mike Pence as his running mate in 2016 and enjoys spending time with self-proclaimed “proud homophobe” Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil.

Despite the international criticism, LGBTQ Republican group the Log Cabin Republicans opted to endorse Trump for reelection. The move sparked wide dissent within the grassroots organization, prompting several high-profile members to resign in protest.

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Impeachment Poll, Hillary Clinton, Greta Thunberg Helpline, Super Bowl Halftime, Abbey Road, Kristin Chenoweth: HOT LINKS

43 PERCENT. Support for impeachment rises 7 points. ‘The Morning Consult poll was conducted on Sept. 24-26 at a time when House Democrats started a formal impeachment inquiry over a whistleblower complaint involving President Trump‘s call with Ukraine’s leader. The poll showed 43 percent now support the start of impeachment proceedings, up 7 points from a weekend survey. Meanwhile, opposition to impeachment fell 6 points to 43 percent.’

MCCAIN V NAVARRO. Meghan McCain reportedly threatened to quit The View if Ana Navarro was hired full time.

HILLARY CLINTON. Trump’s actions are what the founders called “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

MICHAEL COHEN. Jailed Trump “fixer” says he has Ukraine info to share. ‘In a radio interview with Rick Ungar, Michael Cohen’s attorney Lanny Davis indicated the former “fixer” to President Donald Trump has information on Ukraine and he’s ready to talk.’

Listen to “Rick Ungar Show Highlight: Lanny Davis Says Michael Cohen Is Ready To Testify About Trump’s Ukraine Call” on Spreaker.

‘IDIOT’ Florida teacher reassigned after labeling Donald Trump as an “idiot” on quiz question. ‘According to a tweet posted by a parent who says his daughter was in the class, the question reads, “45th Pres; 2017; Republican; Real Estate businessman; Idiot.” The question was multiple choice and had several answers, which included Donald Trump.’

GRETA THUNBERG HELPLINE. For adults angry at a child.

MICHIGAN. Federal judge halts state policy banning state contracts with adoption agencies that discriminate against gay couples: ‘The state’s settlement and comments made by Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel about the policy prior to taking office show “that the state’s new position targets St. Vincent’s religious beliefs,” U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker wrote in his Thursday opinion.’

ON THE RAG. This week on the gay magazines.

SUPER BOWL 2020. And the halftime headliners are….

ELTON JOHN: UNCENSORED. Graham Norton will interview the rock icon for BBC One documentary. “Like the rest of the nation I’m a massive fan of Sir Elton John’s music, but to sit down with him in his home to ask him about his life, career and family was a huge privilege. Funny, frank and fearless, I can’t wait for people to hear him tell his story.”

HEY I’M JUST LIKE YOU. New Tegan & Sara album released.

SAPIOSEXUAL. Mark Ronson apologizes for declaring himself one: “It sounds like I went on a TV show to be like, ‘Guys, I have some big news!’ And the fact that I would go on and sort of declare myself — like as a heterosexual white male — part of any marginalized community was  terrifying to me, or just embarrassing.”

LOST AND FOUND OF THE DAY. An iPhone dropped to the bottom of a river for 15 months was returned to its owner – and it works.

REMIX OF THE DAY. The Beatles’ Abbey Road.

NEW TUNE OF THE DAY. Meghan Trainor “Wave”.

COVER OF THE DAY. Kristin Chenoweth and Ariana Grande “You Don’t Own Me”.

TRAILER OF THE DAY. For All Mankind.

FRIDAY FLASH. Clem Scherrer Studio.

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The Human Rights Campaign Joins Thousands of Advocates and Allies at National Trans Visibility March

HRC, led by HRC President Alphonso David, will join thousands of transgender advocates and allies at the National Trans Visibility March and Rally tomorrow in Washington, D.C. David and HRC Foundation Co-Chair Jodie Patterson will deliver remarks. HRC staff, supporters and volunteers will march and rally alongside national and local civil rights organizations, and thousands of registered attendees.

“We must speak out and demand action at all levels to end the senseless epidemic of violence that has taken the lives of at least 18 transgender people this year,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “At a time when the Trump-Pence administration and anti-equality forces are actively working to discriminate against transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming people, we must stand up and fight back to support and protect our community. From the trailblazing advocates at Stonewall and Compton’s Cafeteria to the powerhouse advocates at the forefront of our movement today, the strength, diversity and resilience of the transgender community has driven so much of our progress for equality. We cannot and will not go backward, and we will remain united in the fight for equal justice for all.”

The National Trans Visibility March and Rally, which will feature a powerful line-up of speakers, including businesswoman, actress and advocate Angelica Ross, is part of a weekend of action, education, celebration and remembrance. This evening, HRC SVP of Programs, Research & Training Jay Brown will also be honored at the National Trans Visibility March’s Torch Awards, which recognize distinguished achievements and honors individuals whose work has impacted the lives of transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary communities across the nation.

The event comes at a critical time for the transgender and broader LGBTQ community. Transgender people in the U.S. are also facing an epidemic of violence that disproportionately affects transgender women of color. There have been 18 known transgender victims of fatal violence in 2019; 17 of these victims were Black transgender women. Since 2013, there have been at least 150 known cases of fatal anti-transgender violence. Just last Friday in Dallas, a transgender woman was shot multiple times in what police are describing as a hate crime. Politically, transgender people are being targeted by the Trump-Pence Administration with a wave of egregious attacks, including banning transgender troops from serving openly in the military, refusing to defend the rights of transgender students in schools and attempting to erase transgender people from our nation’s civil rights laws. Trump and Pence have also stacked their cabinet and our courts with opponents of LGBTQ equality.

In their call to action, organizers of Saturday’s march said: “Today, recognizing our diversity, we speak out and demand our rights with one voice. The time has come for us to ignite and initiate change at every turn. The time has come for us to amplify our voices in the Nation’s capital, our local communities and other cities across the globe.”

HRC will continue to advocate for legal, policy and programmatic reforms to improve the lives and welfare of transgender people in this country and to defend this community and all LGBTQ people from anti-equality leaders who oppose our progress. Earlier today, HRC announced a significant expansion of its work dedicated to justice for the transgender community by advancing new initiatives specifically addressing the urgent needs of the community, especially of community members deeply impacted by racism, sexism and transphobia. This major effort will focus on economic empowerment; capacity-building programs; targeted task forces in communities hardest hit hard by the epidemic of anti-trans violence; and expanded public education campaigns.

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