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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 9, 2020
HRC’S ELLEN KAHN WRITES ABOUT HER WEDDING — AND HOW 70,000+ HRC MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS HELPED PERSUADE HALLMARK TO REVERSE ITS DECISION TO REMOVE AN AD FEATURING A SAME-SEX COUPLE: “In my work at the Human Rights Campaign, I have seen our community attacked, belittled and yes, erased… But I’ve also seen our community and our allies jump into action to defend and support each other on issues big and small — from marching for equality in both freezing rain and sweltering heat, and testifying before Congress, to writing letters and showing up magnificently at the polls,” writes Kahn (@ellenbkahn), HRC Senior Director, Programs and Partnerships. Read the full op-ed from The Advocate.
With our grassroots army behind us, @HRC went to the table with @Hallmark armed with an overwhelming mandate for them to do the right thing.
Thanks to you, they did. �� t.co/fax4hHHszn
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 8, 2020
THANKFUL THURSDAY — CONGRATS TO ACTIVIST GAVIN GRIMM (@GavinGrimmVA) ON HIS ELECTION TO ACLU’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Read more from The Advocate.
I am honored to announce that I have been elected to the @ACLU Board of Directors for a one year term!! I am elated, and I will work hard to do this position justice. Thank you to the ACLU and to everyone who has supported me through my fight.
— Gavin Grimm (@GavinGrimmVA) January 3, 2020
NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS LAUNCH PILOT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE LESSONS ON LGBTQ HISTORY INTO CURRICULUM: More from WCBS.
68% OF OHIOANS BACK NON-DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE: More from Cleveland.com.
GET CULTURED – Entertainment, arts and sports news!
THE SOCIETY OF LGBTQ ENTERTAINMENT CRITICS ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR DORIAN AWARDS: More from The Advocate.
“QUEER EYE” STAR TAN FRANCE (@tanfrance) WILL COMPETE IN “THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF” TO AID CANCER ORG: More from Out Magazine.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
CHINESE GOVERNMENT HAS ACKNOWLEDGED PETITIONS FROM 230,000 PEOPLE ADVOCATING FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE: More from The Advocate.
NEW SURVEY SHOWS RISING SUPPORT FOR ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN HONG KONG: More from South China Morning Post.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
The New York Times reports on the final season of Schitt’s Creek and the show’s LGBTQ themes; Boston Spirit Magazine tells the stories of LGBTQ women organizers in Boston
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