#AM_Equality Tipsheet: March 9, 2020
HRC RELEASES MARCH VOTER SNAPSHOT GIVING INSIGHT TO THE POWER OF THE LGBTQ AND EQUALITY VOTER VOTE: “LGBTQ voters have shown up in record numbers in states across the country and cemented our status as a crucial constituency to court,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “LGBTQ people and our allies are among the most politically engaged voters in the country, and Democratic presidential candidates are taking notice. LGBTQ and Equality Voters are fired up and ready to send the Trump-Pence administration packing.” More here.
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS ISSUED IMPORTANT DECISION THAT HIV-RELATED STIGMA HAS NO PLACE IN GOVERNMENT OR EMPLOYMENT: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction against the Air Force, which appealed a decision of a district court to continue allowing discharge of personnel simply because they are living with HIV. More from Scott A. Schoettes (@PozAdvocate) in The Advocate.
IN THE STATES
NEW VIRGINIA MEASURE EXPANDS SAFEGUARDS FOR TRANSGENDER SUDENTS: The recently signed legislation requires the Virginia Department of Education to develop and publish rules regulating treatment of transgender students. The guidelines would span topics to include bullying, dress codes, school record-keeping and the use of bathrooms. More from Hannah Natanson (@hannah_natanson) at The Washington Post.
ARIZONA HOUSE PASSES BILL BANNING TRANSGENDER STUDENT ATHLETES FROM PARTICIPATING IN GIRLS SPORTS: More from CBS.
Trans girls are girls.
Trans girls are girls.
Trans girls are girls.
Trans girls are girls.
Trans girls are girls.
Trans girls are girls.Tell your Senator that #HB2706 has no place in Arizona → t.co/fb4xWxjRQ1t.co/yez0KrQLm2
— HRC in Arizona (@HRCaz) March 6, 2020
WASHINGTON STATE BANS USE OF “LGBTQ PANIC DEFENSE” TO JUSTIFY VIOLENCE AGAINST THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY: Washington is the 10th state to outlaw “LGBTQ panic defense.” More from The Spokesman-Review.
ALABAMA SENATE PASSES BILL BLOCKING ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TRANSGENDER MINORS: More from AL.com.
RHODE ISLAND OPENS FIRST LGBTQ HEALTH CLINIC: More from Associated Press.
HRC ON THE PASSING OF REP: AMO HOUGHTON: More from HRC.
Sad to learn of the passing of Rep. Amo Houghton (R-NY).
He was a friend to the LGBTQ community who supported DC domestic partnerships & adoption in 1990s & voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment. t.co/hANIpAlcih
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 6, 2020
GET CULTURED – Entertainment, arts and sports news!
RILEY KNOXX BECOMES THE FIRST OPENLY TRANS WOMAN TO PERFORM AT AN NBA HALFTIME SHOW: Knoxx (@rileyknoxx) is best known for her Beyoncé-inspired look and performances. More from ABC News.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
CANADA’S HOUSE OF COMMONS TO CONSIDER BILL TO BAN SO-CALLED “CONVERSION THERAPY”: More from News 1130.
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