HRC Mourns Jeffrey “JJ” Bright, Trans Teen Killed in Pennsylvania – HRC

HRC Mourns Jeffrey “JJ” Bright, Trans Teen Killed in Pennsylvania – HRC:

HRC is horrified to learn of the death of Jeffrey “JJ” Bright, a 16-year-old transgender boy who was killed in Ambridge, Pennsylvania on February 22. His death is at least the eighth violent death of a transgender person in 2021. We say “at least” because too often these deaths go unreported — or misreported.

Jeffrey was a student at Ambridge High School in Ambridge, Pa. Jeffrey was active in P.R.I.S.M. (Pride. Respect. Inspiration. Safety. Mentoring.), a local non-profit outreach organization for the LGBTQ+ youth of Beaver County, Pa. “JJ is a part of our PRISM family,” PRISM shared on their Facebook. “JJ was a beautiful person with the biggest and brightest smile. We will miss your laugh. We will miss your jokes. You will never be forgotten. Fly high, JJ.” On February 23, PRISM held a candlelight vigil in his memory.

Here’s every Republican who voted against the Equality Act

Here’s every Republican who voted against the Equality Act:

The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to pass the Equality Act, a landmark piece of legislation that will enshrine discrimination protections for LGBTQ people into federal law.

Marjorie Taylor Greene posts anti-transgender sign across hall from lawmaker with transgender child – CNNPolitics

Marjorie Taylor Greene posts anti-transgender sign across hall from lawmaker with transgender child – CNNPolitics:

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing sharp criticism after she posted an anti-transgender sign outside of her office, directly across the hall from another lawmaker who has a transgender child.

Meet Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important black–and queer–civil rights activists / Queerty

Meet Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important black–and queer–civil rights activists / Queerty:

The documentary The Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson recounts the life of Ms. Johnson, along with her work and the mysterious details of her death in 1992. Did she commit suicide, or did something more sinister happen? Director David France brings his usual energy and detail to Johnson’s life, tracking down some of her close friends, uncovering some never-before-seen footage of Johnson, and examining the circumstances of her demise. It’s a beautiful tribute to an unsung hero full of joy and live–a contribution every LGBTQ person in America benefits from.

Justice Department withdraws from transgender athlete case | KUTV

Justice Department withdraws from transgender athlete case | KUTV:

 

 

The U.S. Justice Department and Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights have removed their support for a federal lawsuit in Connecticut that seeks to reverse a state policy allowing the participation of transgender athletes in girl’s high school sports.

Love On A Real Train – Tangerine Dream (Risky Business Soundtrack)

How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome, According To Psychologists

How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome, According To Psychologists:

The term imposter syndrome dates back as far as the 1970s. One of its early introductions was in a 1978 article titled, “The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention,” by psychologists Dr. Pauline R. Clance and Dr. Suzanne A. Imes. “Impostor syndrome is a set of beliefs that leave you feeling doubtful of your skills, ability, and whether you deserve to be at the table, and that you will inevitably be exposed as a fraud,” says Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and owner of Ascension Behavioral Health in Atlanta, GA.

Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit by transgender fire chief in Georgia

Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit by transgender fire chief in Georgia:

 

In this Sept. 26, 2019, photo, former Byron, Ga., fire chief Rachel Mosby poses for a photo in the home of a friend in Atlanta. Mosby is a transgender woman who held the job for more than a decade as a man, then was fired in June, 18 months after she openly transitioned. [ JOHN BAZEMORE | AP

 

Rachel Mosby led the Byron Fire Department for more than a decade, then got fired 18 months after first coming to work as a woman.

National hate group could be behind the bills in 20+ states attacking transgender youth / LGBTQ Nation

National hate group could be behind the bills in 20+ states attacking transgender youth / LGBTQ Nation:

They’re writing the laws and handing them to Republicans to file as if they wrote it themselves.

 

Tell the Senate: Pass the Equality Act! – National Center for Transgender Equality

Tell the Senate: Pass the Equality Act! – National Center for Transgender Equality:

The Equality Act, a landmark LGBTQ non-discrimination and civil rights bill, would specifically expand existing federal laws to protect people from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.

On May 17, 2019, the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act with an overwhelming, bipartisan majority. Now, we need to get it to the Senate floor. The time to act is NOW – let your Senator know that you want them to support the Equality Act!

The letter provided below is a sample template. Please change it to personalize it to your views and concerns. Here are a few key pieces of information you may wish to reference:

Once passed, the Equality Act will clarify and expand legal protections to the millions of Americans who face discrimination because of their sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, education, businesses that serve the public, federal programs, credit, and jury service.

Once passed, the Equality Act will send a nationwide message that this mistreatment is ethically and legally wrong.

Only 21 states have explicit legal protections for transgender people, meaning too many of the nearly 2 million transgender people in the US live in a state without these life-saving laws.

The Equality Act is the shield transgender people need to be protected from a reckless President who has already shown his willingness to attack our rights.

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