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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: July 19, 2018
NINTH CIRCUIT DENIES ANOTHER TRUMP-PENCE EFFORT TO IMPLEMENT TRANS MILITARY BAN: The administration had sought a stay from the Ninth Circuit on a district court decision that halted implementation of the policy. This ruling comes in Karnoski v. Trump, a case brought by Lambda Legal and Outserve-SLDN. HRC is an organizational co-plaintiff in the case on behalf of our transgender members serving or wishing to serve their country. Said HRC National Press Secretary Sarah McBride (@SarahEMcBride): “After a string of victories for transgender troops and enlistees at the district court level, this appeals court ruling reinforces that there is simply no need or legitimate reason to bar capable and willing transgender Americans from serving their country. We are grateful to Lambda Legal and Outserve-SLDN for their representation in this critical case, and we hope that the constitutional rights of transgender Americans will continue to be upheld by the courts as this case proceeds.” More from HRC and Metro Weekly.
Another court has held off desperate attempts by the Trump-Pence administration to impose their extreme anti-LGBTQ agenda on the U.S. military. t.co/TGsvDP5KXa
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 18, 2018
THANKFUL THURSDAY — BETHLEHEM, PA., BECOMES LATEST CITY TO PASS MEASURE PROTECTING LGBTQ YOUTH FROM DANGEROUS “CONVERSION THERAPY”: “No child should be put through the dangerous and inhumane practice of conversion therapy which doesn’t work, and is tantamount to child abuse,” said Allison Van Kuiken, HRC Pennsylvania State Director. “That’s why this abusive practice has been condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, and why 14 states and Washington, D.C. have enacted laws or regulations to protect LGBTQ minors.” More from HRC, Metro Weekly and PennLive.
HRC JOINS MORE THAN 100 CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS CALLING ON SENATE TO REJECT TRUMP’S ANTI-LGBTQ SCOTUS NOM: In a letter to the U.S. Senate, the groups write, “Critical civil and human rights issues hang in the balance, including access to health care for millions of Americans, the ability of women to control their own bodies, voting rights, labor rights, economic security, rights of immigrants and persons with disabilities, LGBTQ equality, equal opportunity and affirmative action, environmental protections, and whether the judiciary will serve as a constitutional check on a reckless president.” More from The National Review.
HRC RELEASES NEW GUIDE FOR HIV PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CARE ON HBCU CAMPUSES: “In the fight to end HIV and AIDS, we must ensure our work touches every college and university campus — and especially those primarily serving Black college-aged students, who are disproportionately impacted by the epidemic,” said Leslie Hall, Associate Director of the HRC Foundation HBCU Program. “This new guide, shared last week with HBCU leaders, will help these institutions provide equitable treatment, expand access to care and offer educational resources for people living with HIV and LGBTQ students.” More from HRC.
ADVOCATES PROTEST TRUMP-PENCE PLAN TO ROLLBACK RULE PROTECTING TRANS HEALTH: The administration claims it may have to modify regulations implementing section 1557 of the ACA, which expressly protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex stereotyping. Said HRC’s Charlotte Clymer at the rally, “The courts and the science are on our side, but it is the public that needs to be made aware of the hatred and viciousness of this White House.” More from Washington Blade.
REP. LOIS FRANKEL (D-FL) INTRODUCES EMPOWER ACT TO ADDRESS GAPS IN ENDING WORKPLACE HARASSMENT:“The epidemic of sexual harassment in the workplace is pervasive across all industries and impacts all demographics — including the LGBTQ community,” said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy. “Employers should not be allowed to hide behind nondisclosure agreements that pressure survivors to remain silent in exchange for their job.” More from Bustle, Refinery29 and Vice.
1/ The epidemic of sexual harassment in the workplace is pervasive across all industries and impacts all demographics — including the #LGBTQ community.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 18, 2018
HORRIFYING — REP. JASON LEWIS (R-MN) SPEWS MISOGYNIST HATE ON HIS RADIO SHOW: More from CNN.
These comments by Jason Lewis are shameful and disgusting. One more reason why @HRC is mobilizing in Minnesota to elect @AngieCraigMN, the champion we need for #MN02. t.co/7YQuDETNxU
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 19, 2018
MORNING MUST READ IN ADVOCATE — LGBTQ VOTERS WANT COMMON SENSE GUN LAW REFORM: More from Advocate.
#LGBTQ voters want #GunReformNow. Today, we again call on lawmakers to pass commonsense gun safety measures. On November 6, our powerful voting bloc heads to the polls. Read @pride_fund piece here:t.co/k42BV9IrjV
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) July 18, 2018
CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE PROTECTIONS FOR TRANS COMMUNITY HAS RESERVED NEARLY $1 MILLION FOR TV TIME: If repealed, Massachusetts would become the first and only state in the U.S. to pass a statewide ballot initiative to revoke legal protections for transgender people. More on the ballot measure from HRC. More from The Boston Globe.
TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN PUERTO RICO CAN NOW UPDATE THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATES: Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court ruled that Puerto Rico must allow for the change — which went into effect this week. More from NewNowNext.
JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING, CITY COUNCIL APPROVES LGBTQ NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS: The ordinance passed with unanimous support on Tuesday night. More from Buckrail.
ANTI-LGBTQ LIBERTY COUNSEL TARGETS PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR SHOWING ANTI-BULLYING VIDEO DURING MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS: More from Into.
WRESTLER LOSES SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCREAMING ANTI-LGBTQ THREATS CAPTURED IN VIRAL VIDEO: Bronson Harmon was attacking activists protesting Donald Trump’s policy separating families at the border. More from Pink News.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
LGBTQ HONDURANS SEEKING REFUGE IN AMERICA FACE ADDITIONAL CHALLENGES: Michael K. Lavers (@mklavers81 ) speaks to activists about violence and discrimination faced by the country’s LGBTQ community in Washington Blade.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
The Jerusalem Post shares the experience of a gay, Black rabbi; Advocate reviews how PrEP has improved the overall health of the LGBTQ community; SkySports interviews openly trans PGA golf coach Alison Perkins (@alisonpgapro); Teen Vogue reviews “Boy Erased,” a new film tackling the horrors of anti-LGBTQ so-called “conversion therapy”; FierceBiotech reports on coming out as transgender in the biotech industry; Advocate profiles comedian Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy); Denver Post covers the Rocky Mountain Regional Gay Rodeo, yeehaw!
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