CAN's Statement In Response To DOD Guidelines For Implementing Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

 

In another spiteful assault on the transgender community , the Trump administration has instructed the Armed Services to begin discharging transgender service members effective April 12. 

“This is another blatant attack on what ultimately makes our military the strongest in the world. Serving our country has nothing to do with race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity; and everything to do…

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Do No Harm:  In late February, the Do No Harm Act was reintroduced into Congress to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) of 1993.  Originally passed as a response to a Supreme Court case which undermined the rights of religious minorities, in recent years interpretations of RFRA has been used to deny health care coverage for employees, claim exemptions to civil rights law, and impede justice in child labor and abuse cases.

The Do No Harm Act would clarify that no one can seek religious…

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Center Action Newsletter:  Tuesday February 26th, 2019

Title X:  The administration issued its final draft of a rule barring groups that provide abortions or even abortion referrals from participating in the $286 million federal family planning program called Title X — a move expected to redirect tens of millions of dollars from health providers like Planned Parenthood to faith-based groups.  Title X provides funding for birth control and other reproductive health care services to approximately 4 million…

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Center Action Newsletter:  Tuesday February 12th, 2019

 

LGBTQ Adoption & Foster Care: From a frightening waiver issued to South Carolinalast month to President Trump praising adoption agencies for refusing service to same-sex couplesduring the recent National Prayer Breakfast, essential nondiscrimination protections within the adoption and foster care system are being tested.  Taxpayer-funded faith-based foster care and adoption agencies are turning away qualified foster parents if they don't agree with…

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  Center Action Newsletter - Tuesday January 29th, 2019

 

Trans Military Ban:  On January 22nd, the Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to begin implementing its discriminatory ban of military service by transgender people, putting the honorable service of thousands of troops on the line. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled to allow the cases to proceed in the lower courts.  Read CAN's statement here.  Transgender service members are held to the same rigorous standards as every…

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A Message from CenterLink's CEO Lora Tucker:

As we move into 2019, I would like to wish everyone Happy New Year! I am so proud of our Center Action Network (CAN) and the work that we have accomplished together. Thanks to your support in 2018, we were able to not only defend hard-won protections but set a course for a pro-active policy agenda. It was a difficult year for LGBTQ equality, and we saw attacks from the Administration every month.  However, we were able to build a strong grassroots/local voice…

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This past year, we worked together to mobilize, advocate for, and educate thousands of members of the LGBTQ community and our allies.  People of all ages, cultures, and religions participated in our #PromoteTheVote campaign, sign-on letters, public comment requests, and webinars.  Here's an overview of how your actions – and the actions of your local LGBTQ center – enabled us to be a loud voice in the fight for equality in 2018.  You rose to the challenge, and we thank you for your dedication and hard…

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LGBT Action Link News:  Tuesday November 27th, 2018

 

Open Enrollment:  Are you looking for health insurance for 2019?  We've got you covered!  To help you understand your options, you can make an appointment with an LGBT-friendly expert who can help you enroll for free.

Don’t forget that most people can find health insurance for under $75/month so check out your options by heading to HealthCare.gov to see if you qualify for savings.  Don't forget, most states' open enrollment period ends on…

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It's the day after midterms...how are you feeling about the results?  Will you take 30 seconds to complete our poll asking whether or not you voted?  Thank you!

 

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Hello everyone,

Midterm elections are just 2 weeks away,  and you're probably getting bombarded with campaign ads and reminders to vote.  I won't give you a lecture about how important voting is, but I do want to remind you that it's one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy.  The consequences of congressional and local races can reverberate for a long time, and this year's elections are particularly vital for preserving LGBTQ rights.  There's a lot at stake on November 6th.  See you at…

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