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A Majority of Evangelicals Now Support LGBTI Rights with the Equality Act

A majority of Evangelical Christians have thrown support behind the Equality Act. This past week, House Democrats introduced the Equality Act for the third time. This time around, the bill received bipartisan support. A record 201 Congress members co-sponsored the legislation to prohibit anti-LGBTI discrimination across the United States. The most surprising supporters of the bill: white Evangelical Christians.Tell me more According to the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), a whopping 54% of Evangelicals are in favor of protections on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation in housing and employment. The country’s most conservative religious group support proposals like the Equality […]

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IL Republicans Demand Parents Get ‘Opt-out’ from LGBT History Lessons

Republican state lawmakers have said parents should get an ‘opt-out’ from history lessons that relate to LGBT public figures. Rep. Darren Bailey, who represents the 109th district in the Illinois House of Representatives, made the claim as the body approved a bill on the issue. HB0246, which passed the House by a vote of 60 to 42 on Wednesday (March 13), expands education guidelines that state history lessons in Illinois public schools should reflect the “contributions of all people.” In addition to existing guidance that states “the teaching of history shall include a study of the role and contributions of […]

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Lesbians Are Also Being Killed in Chechnya

A lesbian who escaped the ‘gay purge’ in Chechnya has bravely shared her story, even though it could get her killed. The woman – who remains anonymous for her safety – shared the horrors of growing up LGBTI in Chechnya and how she wasn’t even safe from her own family. In early 2017 the world started learning how Chechnya – a region in the north Caucasus of Russia – had started rounding up, detaining, torturing and executing men because of their real or perceived sexual identity. But in 2018 Chechen authorities turned their sights onto lesbians and trans people. ‘In two years, […]

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Proud Boys Members Facing Charges for Alleged Homophobic Attack

Two members of far-right group the “Proud Boys” are facing charges for an alleged homophobic attack that took place last June in Northeast Portland. One of the men, Donovan Lyle Flippo, was arrested on Tuesday, according to Oregan Live. The 23 year old has been charged with third-degree assault, a felony and fourth-degree assault. “I’m like, half his size. I was not a threat to them. I’m 34 years old, not 17. This is not a thing that happens to me day-to-day.” – Timothy Ledwith His accomplice, Tusitala John “Tiny” Toese, has not yet been arrested but is also facing charges […]

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George and Amal Clooney Are Monitoring Oppression of LGBTI People

George and Amal Clooney are setting up a new program to monitor trials and courtrooms around the world that oppress LGBTI people and other groups. According to Reuters, their Clooney Foundation for Justice is launching TrialWatch this year. The project aims to ‘monitor trials and create an index to track which countries are using courtrooms to oppress minorities and government critics’. George Clooney, 57, said courtrooms can be used to do ‘really rotten things’. TrialWatch is meant to ‘shine a light’ on what’s happening with these global trials. ‘We now have the highest number of journalists in jail in the world since records began,’ Amal Clooney […]

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LGBTI Groups Condemn Terrorist Attacks at 2 New Zealand Mosques

LGBTI advocacy groups around the world have condemned Friday’s terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that have left at least 49 people dead. Express, an LGBTI newspaper in Auckland, reported organizers of the Wellington International Pride Parade that was scheduled to take place in Wellington, the country’s capital, on Saturday have postponed event.  “We, like all New Zealanders, are hurting today,” said parade organizers in a Facebook post, according to Express. “We have considered long and hard about asking Wellingtonians to walk alongside us in solidarity with our friends and whanau in Christchurch; we don’t want terrorists to win, we don’t want […]

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An Exciting First Quarter at Face to Face

Change is in the airWe love Spring because there is sense of excitement, fresh energy, and new beginnings. So it is here at Face to Face right now. Change is in the air and we are celebrating new opportunities. We have had a couple of changes in our staff. After ten amazing years at Face to Face as our Program Director, Meghan Murphy has taken a new position at our sister agency Food for Thought. She is their new Deputy Director, and we couldn’t be happier for her and for Food for Thought! Heather Myler, long time F2F Benefits Counselor, […]

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Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Lying about Hate Crime

Empire actor Jussie Smollett has officially pleaded not guilty to charges he lied to police about a gay hate crime. One of Smollett’s lawyers, Tina Glandian, entered the plea at his arraignment in a Chicago courtroom this morning (14 March). Smollett is due in court again on 17 April. He could face up to three years in prison. Jussie Smollett: A background This story began in late January when Smollett reported to Chicago police two men attacked him. The investigation took a turn when police arrested two brothers. The brothers claimed Smollett paid them to help him stage the attack. Jussie Smollett on Good […]

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EQCA Praises Gov. Newson’s Decision to Issues Moratorium on Executions

Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization released the following statement from Executive Director Rick Zbur in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to impose an indefinite moratorium on executions in the State of California, to be announced Wednesday: “Equality California applauds Governor Newsom for the principled leadership he has demonstrated through this decision. Fairness and equality are fundamental California values. But these core values are not reflected in our state’s broken death penalty system. We cannot accept a system in which certain communities — especially communities of color and the LGBTQ community — are disproportionately vulnerable […]

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Misgendering Trans Kids Can Constitute Child Abuse, Canadian Court Rules

In a landmark ruling, a Canadian court has ruled in favor of a teenager who wants to undergo gender affirmation treatment. The boy’s father had objected to hormone therapy, arguing the 14-year-old was not mature enough to make the decision. Experts said the landmark ruling affords trans kids more legal rights and protections, according to The Star Vancouver. The British Columbia Supreme Court ruling last month will impact the province’s family law. Parents will need to respect their child’s chosen gender, pronouns, and name. Trans rights lawyer Adrienne Smith told The Star misgendering could now constitute emotional abuse. What’s more, parents could, therefore, be […]

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