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"Today, on International Transgender Day of Visibility, not only are thousands of active duty and future transgender military service members now able to serve openly as themselves for the first time in years, but tens of thousands more transgender veterans will be seen and recognized for who they are." https://www.hrc.org//human-rights-campaign-on-dept-of-defe

Human Rights Campaign and American Pharmacists Association Release New Guide on Trans Inclusion for Pharmacies on Trans Day of Visibility https://www.hrc.org//human-rights-campaign-and-american-ph

"Transgender kids want the opportunity to play sports for the same reasons other kids do: to be a part of a team where they feel like they belong." Thank you, Megan Rapinoe. https://www.washingtonpost.com//megan-rapinoe-transgender/

Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation announced a partnership between its Transgender Justice Initiative and Lyft to provide free transportation to transgender and non-binary individuals in need. This initiative was launched in an effort to help address the epidemic of violence against the Black and Brown transgender community. https://www.hrc.org//the-human-rights-campaign-partners-wi

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Survey Shows a Quarter of LGBTQ People in Japan Have Been Outed: The survey found 25.1% of respondents said they had been outed, with transgender men reporting the most cases at 53.6%. More from Japan Times:

‘Vote Jota’ is Working to Mobolize Latinx, Trans and Queer Communites in an Unprecedented Campaign for the Upcoming Elction: Familia:

Biden Vows to Pass the Equality Act in First 100 Days in Office if Elected President: The Equality Act is landmark civil rights legislation that would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people across key areas of life. More from Reuters:

If you haven’t voted yet and you’re planning to vote in person, make sure you check out these do’s and don’t’s before you head out! Share these with your friends and loved ones so they’re informed too. Visit Hrc.org/Vote for more helpful tips and suggestions.

ABC News Speaks With HRC’s Tori Cooper on the Disproportionate Acts of Violence Transgender and Gender Non-conforming People Face Daily: More here:

HRC, Fair Fight and Hit Strategies Release Research Highlighting the Impact of Voter Suppression on LGBTQ Voters: The new research highlights how COVID-19 has exacerbated voter suppression towards voters who are LGBTQ and people of color. Voters across the country this fall will face unprecedented challenges as they attempt to safely make their voices heard at the ballot box this November, said HRC President Alphonso David. Yet, Donald Trump, Mike Pence and the Republican leadership continue to deliberately suppress the vote for marginalized communities, adding roadblock after roadblock in their misguided attempt to make it harder for us to vote. More from HRC:

Remember to sign up to join us this weekend as we Get Out the Vote for Josh Harder and TJ Cox in their respective, critical elections. TJ Cox: https://www.mobilize.us/coxforcongress/event/359422/ Josh Harder: https://www.mobilize.us/harderforcongress/event/326786/

Do you know who you’re voting for? Do you need to return your ballot or are you voting in person? What time, what day and where? Be a voter. Make an election plan. Visit HRC.org/Vote

HRC Issues Pledge for State and Local Elected Leaders to End Violence Against Black and Brown Transgender Women: HRC President Alphonso David and Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins, the first openly Black trans woman elected to public office in the United States, announced that HRC is launching a Pledge to End Violence Against Black and Brown Transgender Women as part of its Transgender Justice Initiative. With a record number of violent deaths of transgender or gender-nonconforming people this year, our leaders must step up and make the commitment to take action on this urgent public safety issue, said David. Policymakers at every level must act. More from HRC:

LGBTQ Catholics Share What Pope Francis Endorsing Civil Unions Means to Them: Many LGBTQ Catholics were excited at the news that Pope Francis is in favor of same-sex civil unions. While it’s wonderful that the rhetoric is becoming more positive, there is still much work to be done to make Catholicism more inclusive of LGBTQ people. More from Mother Jones:

Mexican Soccer Team Tackles Outdated Lgbtq Stereotypes: Mexico City’s soccer team Muxes is working to create a unique space for LGBT people in traditionally conservative nation. More from Openly:

TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING PEOPLE ARE FIGHTING FEAR AND DISCRIMINATION TO MAKE THEIR VOTES COUNT: Nearly one million of 1.4 million transgender adults in the U.S. are eligible to vote, yet a study by the Williams Institute finds that 42% of those voters could face barriers to casting a ballot in November. More from Bloomberg.

HRC LAUNCHES THE MY BODY INITIATIVE, AN HIV AND SEX POSITIVITY CAMPAIGN: My Body is an HIV awareness and prevention campaign for Black and Latinx LGBTQ young people. The campaign launched with a video featuring Shea Diamond, co-founder of The Real Dads of New York Richard Seigler-Carter, influencer Andres Camilo Hernandez, and NFL veteran Ryan Russell. Learn more at hrc.im/MyBody.