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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 25, 2019
PROPUBLICA REPORT – “UNDER TRUMP, LGBTQ PROGRESS IS BEING REVERSED IN PLAIN SIGHT”: Kirsten Berg (@kirstenberg) and Moiz Syed (@moizsyed) report that “Donald Trump promised he would fight for LGBTQ people. Instead, his administration has systematically undone recent gains in their rights and protections” — and they document 31 examples, from employment, schools and public housing, to foster care and adoption, criminal justice and public life. Read their report at ProPublica.
Donald Trump promised he would fight for LGBTQ people. Instead, his administration has systematically undone recent gains in their rights and protections. Here are 31 examples. t.co/qDqXsADFXq
— ProPublica (@propublica) November 24, 2019
HRC TEXAS STATE DIRECTOR REBECCA MARQUES TALKS ON MOVING EQUALITY FORWARD IN THE LONE STAR STATE: “2020 is going to be the election of a lifetime in Texas,” said Marques (@_rebeccamarques). “We have a shot at creating a bipartisan, pro-equality majority in the Texas House.” More from James Russell (@jamesfortexas) at the Dallas Voice.
MUST WATCH MONDAY — TRANS ACTRESS AND ICON LAVERNE COX STARS IN NEW SMIRNOFF HOLIDAY AD: More from YouTube.
AT 37TH ANNUAL HRC NEW ENGLAND DINNER IN BOSTON, SEN. AMY KLOBUCHAR CENTERED LGBTQ RIGHTS: More from WCVB.
Sen. @AmyKlobuchar delivered a powerful speech about LGBTQ equality and the importance of ending the epidemic of violence facing transgender women of color at the 2019 @HRCNewEngland Dinner. pic.twitter.com/NhTjmrv051
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 24, 2019
WOMEN’S COLLEGES HAVE VARYING ADMISSION POLICIES FOR TRANS AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS: “We’re living in a changing world. We are a women’s college. Our mission is to help educate women and the definition of being a woman is changing,” said Alexandra Trower, chair of Hollins University’s board of trustees. More from Jeremy Bauer-Wolf (@jbeowulf) at Education Dive.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ALUM HERA JAY BROWN NAMED FIRST TRANSGENDER RHODES SCHOLAR: “As our rights and experiences as women are under threat, this moment has given me pause to reflect on what an honor it is to pave this path,” said Brown, among 32 scholars selected for the diverse 2020 class. More from The Guardian.
GET CULTURED – Entertainment, arts and sports news!
FRONT AND CENTER — LGBTQ ARTISTS AND ALLIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS GRAMMY NOMINEES: Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande), Brandie Carlile (@brandicarlile), Lady Gaga (@ladygaga), Lil Nas X (@LilNasX) and John Waters are among the LGBTQ artists and allies nominated for the 62nd annual Grammy Awards. More from HRC.
SHOWTIME TO DEVELOP SERIES BASED ON NON-BINARY ACTIVIST JACOB TOBIAS’ MEMOIR SISSY: The series, currently titled “Sissy,” would follow Tobi Gibran, “a non-binary college grad and full time gender weirdo from North Carolina.” More from Joe Otterson (@JoeOtterson) at Variety.
Congratulations, @JacobTobia, on bringing your powerful book “Sissy: A Coming of Gender Story” to our TV screens! ����⚪️���� t.co/jG8pPd603T
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 22, 2019
RYAN RUSSELL HONORED WITH GAY TIMES SPORTING HERO AWARD: Earlier this year, Russell (@RKRelentless) made history when he came out as bisexual, becoming the first openly LGBTQ player at the professional level of American football. More from Gay Times.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
THAI LGBTQ ACTIVISTS CHALLENGING LAW THAT LIMITS MARRIAGE TO BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN: More from Openly.
IN A TOUGH CLIMATE FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE, MEXICO CITY TAKES ACTION TO PROTECT TRANS YOUTH: A proposal that would allow minors to change their legal name and gender on their personal identification documents will be presented to the Mexico City Congress next week. More from Mitú.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Mashable highlights Transform, a community nonprofit where trans teens can donate clothing in exchange for a wardrobe that better fits their gender.
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