Joe Biden: People of Faith Should Support Trans Equality

“The idea that someone can tell you that you can’t be who you are in your heart and your soul is just wrong,” the former veep tells Mara Keisling. 

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Kevin McCarthy, Woke Culture, Anitta, MGM, Matt Lieberman, Nicki Hiltz, Dreaming Octopus, Dopamine: HOT LINKS

SURE, JAN OF THE DAY. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy calls on Pelosi to end impeachment probe: “Unfortunately, you have given no clear indication as to how your impeachment inquiry will proceed — including whether key historical precedents or basic standards of due process will be observed. In addition, the swiftness and recklessness with which you have proceeded has already resulted in committee chairs attempting to limit minority participation in scheduled interviews, calling into question the integrity of such an inquiry.”

MGM. Las Vegas shooting victims to get $800 million in settlement. “While nothing will be able to bring back the lives lost or undo the horrors so many suffered on that day, this settlement will provide fair compensation for thousands of victims and their families,” Mr. Eglet said in a statement, adding that the deal “represents good corporate citizenship on” the part of MGM.

NIKKI HILTZ. U.S. runner is openly gay and compete at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal. “I spent like the first 20 years of my life in the closet and I don’t ever really want to go back there. It’s been good so far. So far, so good.”

NO GO. CNN won’t run Trump campaign ad filled with lies. “CNN is rejecting the ad, as it does not meet our advertising standards,” a network spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. “Specifically, in addition to disparaging CNN and its journalists, the ad makes assertions that have been proven demonstrably false by various news outlets, including CNN.”

GEORGIA. Joe Lieberman’s son Matt running for Senate: “Lieberman told POLITICO he will run in a special election for the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson, who has announced that he plans to resign at the end of this year due to health concerns.”

NICKELBACK. Trump tweets Nickelback meme amid impeachment meltdown. And gets taken down.

WILD ANIMALS. Justin Bieber spent $35,000 on two exotic cats.

BRILLIANT COLORS OF THE DAY. A dreaming octopus.

DOPAMINE FASTING. It’s a thing. “It’s not a biohack, it’s what healthy people do: turning your computer off at night, taking time off on weekends, taking vacations.”

ADELE. Is Lady Gaga trolling or is this really the name of her new album?

‘JOKER’ DIRECTOR TODDY PHILLIPS. “Woke” culture has ruined comedy.

TRAILER OF THE DAY. The Gentlemen starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant.

DOCUMENTARY TRAILER OF THE DAY. Halloween In a Box.

NEW TUNE OF THE DAY. Black Eyed Peas and Anitta “eXplosion”.

SUPERCUT OF THE DAY. Alex Trebek saying the word “genre”.

THIRSTY THURSDAY. Leaon Gordon, Noah Blaise by Rick Day.

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Which National Pulse Memorial & Museum Design Would You Pick?

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Director of Gay Conversion Therapy Drama ‘Boy Erased’ Wishes He Had Chosen Streaming Release Over Theatrical

Joel Edgerton, director of the gay conversion therapy drama Boy Erased, told Indiewire he wishes he had chosen a streaming deal with Netflix over the movie’s standard theatrical release, which generated $11.8 million at the box office, barely enough to cover the film’s $11 million budget. Plus … no conversation.

Said Edgerton to Indiewire: “We had a really interesting debate about which way to go. Focus had this incredible track record with putting out these LGBTQ films like ‘Brokeback’ and ‘Milk,’ so I felt we were in the right hands. We wanted to create a face-to-face scenario where we’d have face time with audiences and have Q&As and generate discussions. To me, it felt like that was the right way to go.”

But Edgerton said that upon reflection he would have preferred the conversation that is generated when the film is released simultaneously everywhere in the world, rather than a city-by-city theatrical rollout: “The moment you put something on a streaming platform, everybody in every household in all these countries can see it at the exact same time. You don’t get that chatter — and this was sad for me — of, ‘When is this film coming to my country?’ or, ‘I have to drive five hours to see it,’ or, ‘I just can’t afford the time and money.’”

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HRC Endorses Steven Reed for Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama

HRC announced its endorsement of Judge Steven Reed in his bid for mayor of Montgomery, Alabama.

In 2015, Reed made clear his commitment to LGBTQ equality in Montgomery should he become Mayor. When Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore instructed probate judges and their staff to disregard a federal court’s ruling on marriage equality, Reed was the first of them to speak out against Moore and in favor of marriage equality. When Moore attempted the same stunt the next year, Reed said, “Judge Moore’s latest charade is just sad and pathetic. My office will ignore him and this [anti-equality ruling].” If elected, Reed would be the first Black mayor in Montgomery’s history.

“Steven Reed is the only candidate for Mayor of Montgomery who is certain to be an ally to the city’s LGBTQ community,” said HRC Alabama State Director Carmarion D. Anderson. “Reed has long been willing to speak up loudly and publicly for the LGBTQ community. The Human Rights Campaign is proud to endorse Steven Reed, a strong LGBTQ ally, and fight alongside him to achieve a more fair and equal Montgomery.”

“I’m humbled to have the support of the Human Rights Campaign,” said Judge Steven Reed. “I’m proud to share the principles of equality, inclusion, and fairness that this organization upholds.”

In 2014, HRC launched Project One America, an initiative geared towards advancing social, institutional and legal equality in Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi. In 2019, Texas became a Project One America state, in recognition of HRC’s long-term commitment to the state. HRC Alabama continues to work to advance equality for LGBTQ Alabamians who have no state-level protections in housing, workplace or public accommodations. Through HRC Alabama, we are working toward a future of fairness every day — changing hearts, minds and laws toward achieving full equality.

Carmarion D. Anderson was recently announced as Alabama State Director in September 2019. She is a vibrant and visible trans woman of color with a passion for inclusion in the world. As the Alabama State Director within HRC’s Project One America, Carmarion becomes the first trans woman person of color to serve in a leadership role with HRC in the organization’s history. Carmarion was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, with family roots in Natchez, Mississippi. Before joining HRC, Carmarion worked in the field of Public Health and Education, managing both local and national prevention initiatives focusing on HIV/AIDS and other health disparities that impact marginalized communities. Carmarion also brings a wealth of experience in faith spaces with her, currently serving as the National Co-Minister and South Region Coordinator for TransSaints ministry of TFAM (The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries). In addition to this role, Carmarion previously served for 15 years as an associate minister at the Living Faith Covenant Church, Dallas, Texas. Carmarion is the founder and former Executive Director of Black Transwomen, Inc., a national non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with a mission to uplift the voices, hearts, and souls of Black trans women.

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