Daily newsletter 10/14

➡️ After signing a slate of pro-LGBTQ+ bills but vetoing an HRT stockpiling bill that would have protected transgender people, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized a study on potential inequalities in youth sports, including for trans athletes.

In Texas, the city of Arlington could be the first in the nation to rescind LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections. Meanwhile, leaked messages revealed by Politico reveal racism, fascism and Hitler terminology running rampant among Young Republicans.

We also have an update on the fraud case surrounding LGBTQ+ youth charity Casa Ruby, and we bid farewell to trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, who passed away over the weekend.

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Until tomorrow,

Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate

Gavin Newsom authorizes study on youth sports access regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation

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The bill also seeks to look at inequities based on race, income, and geography, but Republicans say the goal is to rig research for transgender athletes.

Texas city could be first in nation to rescind LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections

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Arlington, Texas could remove “Gender Identity and Expression” and “Sexual Orientation” from anti-discrimination protections.

Leaked chats expose Young Republicans peddling racism, fascism & Hitler worship in bombshell Politico report

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Alongside the rise of hidden Republican cliques like the “A-Gays,” a newly revealed Young Republicans chat empties the shadows with language of violence, slurs, and whispered extremism.

Judge delays Ruby Corado’s sentencing but orders U.S. Marshals to take her into custody

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The transgender former leader of the D.C. LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby, who pleaded guilty to fraud, asked to replace her lawyers.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, activist since Stonewall, has died

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The LGBTQ+ community — and particularly the transgender community — has lost an iconic activist.

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