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#AM_Equality Tip Sheet: September 7, 2016
TONIGHT’S COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF FORUM COMES AT CRUCIAL MOMENT FOR LGBTQ RIGHTS IN THE MILITARY: Ahead of tonight’s “Commander-in-Chief Forum” on NBC featuring Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, HRC warns about the disastrous effect Trump would have on the historic gains made by the LGBTQ community — including the repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. “I’ve seen firsthand how the progress we’ve made toward LGBTQ equality in the Armed Forces has improved military and family readiness,” said HRC’s Stephen Peters (@StephenPeters2), a Marine veteran and founder and president emeritus of the American Military Partner Association. “LGBTQ service members can go to work and serve their country without having to worry about hiding who they are. We cannot allow Donald Trump and Mike Pence to take that away from our brave men and women in uniform.” The forum will focus on national security, military affairs and veteran issues — Hillary Clinton would continue building on President Obama’s equality legacy, ensuring that all service members are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. More here.
MISSOURI MURDERS INVESTIGATED AS POSSIBLE HATE CRIME: Law enforcement officials have arrested Steven Endsley in connection with the Missouri murders of Theresa Jackson and her daughter, Danielle Smith. After learning that Endsley and Smith had an “ongoing disagreement” over Smith’s sexual orientation, officials began investigating whether the murder was a hate crime. Jackson and Smith’s deaths come in a year of disturbing and heart-wrenching attacks on LGBTQ people and their communities. Earlier this year, a Georgia man and his boyfriend were attacked with scalding water while they were sleeping, leaving them with severe burns. At least 17 transgender people have been murdered in the U.S. since 2016 began—most recently 28-year-old Rae’Lynn Thomas of Columbus, Ohio, who was killed by her mother’s boyfriend. And in June, 49 LGBTQ and allied people — almost all Latinx — were killed in Orlando at Pulse Nightclub. It was the country’s deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter. More from HRC.
- Attack in Washington State also possible hate crime: Police in Olympia say an assault on two women early Sunday is being investigated as potentially motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity. “Hate crimes will not be tolerated in our community,” Police Chief Ronnie Roberts said Tuesday.
SIA’S POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO PULSE: Sia’s (@Sia) latest music video for “The Greatest” is a powerful tribute to the 49 LGBTQ and allied victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. It features 49 dancers, including Maddie Ziegler, who paints rainbow-colored tears on her face. More from NewNowNext.
Must watch: Powerful music video tribute from @Sia to honor the 49 victims of the #Orlando shooting. #StopTheHate t.co/ER8UISFGyV
— HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) September 6, 2016
ALL 35 PULSE SURVIVORS AT ORMC DISCHARGED: Yesterday, the Orlando Regional Medical Center tweeted that all the survivors of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in their care have been discharged.
— HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) September 6, 2016
WHAT WE’RE READING WEDNESDAY: The Associated Press breaks down a new study released by the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism about diversity in the movie business. The study shows a slight — but not significant — increase in LGBTQ portrayals in the past year. Read the full piece here.
STATE DEPT. TO FUND EFFORTS TO COMBAT GLOBAL STIGMA, VIOLENCE AGAINST LGBTQ PEOPLE: LGBTQ people have long faced violence in many parts of the world, which often prevents them from seeking or receiving HIV-related services. To help combat this, the U.S. State Department’s Global AIDS Coordinator recently announced the creation of a $100 million fund to reduce stigma and violence against LGBTQ people and other groups. The Global AIDS Coordinator’s Office is accepting funding applications through October 21. More from HRC.
SPEAKING OF… NIGERIAN PRESIDENT REUPS ATTACKS ON LGBTQ PEOPLE: Nigerian President Mohammed Buhari has reintroduced his so-called “War Against Indiscipline” (WAI), which is being used to directly attack the LGBTQ community. In this Washington Blade piece, LGBTQ Advocate Adebisi Alimi (@BisiAlimi) shares his experience growing up under WAI, and what the reintroduction means for the country.
READING RAINBOW
The Telegraph profiles the first openly gay athlete carrying British flag at Rio Paralympics… The Guardian interviews the Church of England bishop speaking out about being in a same-sex relationship… Sky News profiles the first openly-lesbian Miss America pageant contestant… Erasing 76 Crimes breaks down a new study on corporate influence in countries with anti-LGBTQ laws… Advocate details a new program in San Francisco that’s creating safe spaces and community-based resources for LGBTQ survivors of violence…
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