the non-lgbtq people. assessing victimization among transgender versus a cisgender people, specifically. we found that transgender people had four times the rate of victimization. we also assess the distribution of hate crimes, the subject of violent victimization. we found that lgbtq people experience eight times as many hate crimes as non lgbtq people. lgbtq people are socialized, like most people in society, to believe that being lgbtq is wrong and to believe in stereotypical and stigmatizing ideas, such as an lgbtq person, as an lgbtq person, they will never find happiness or a family that will love them. as children and youth, lgbtq individuals often experience rejection and even violence by families of origin. many are bullied in school. some are sent to, so-called, conversion therapies that teach them the various stereotypes and self hatred that mental health professionals say they should learn to undo. evidence also shows that lgbtq people are more likely to experience socioeconomic stress, includi

, the director of the lgbtq task force. what exactly does this legislation do? guest: it makes sure those who have gotten married, that right is respected at the federal level and the state level. government recognition and acknowledgment of marriages between all people, including same-sex. host: how does it do that? guest: it creates an opportunity for interstate recognition. it creates an opportunity for if the supreme court overturns windsor, it puts a protection in place that says regardless of what happens, these marriage are protected. host: repealed the 1970 mayor jack. it does that overturn the defense of marriage jack? -- marriage act? guest: it doesn't overturn but it makes it inoperable. basically insurance to ensure if the supreme court does decide to try to go there, these marriages and these families are protected. host: if the supreme court were to decide to go there, and this marriage act were not signed into law, what would happen? guest: at that point the states decide if they are going to allow marriages

affects lgbtq youth? >> again, this is a situation where we know that when you build an inclusive classroom you have young folks who are more engaged more likely to show up at school. and so the best thing that we can do is prevent negative outcomes by creating an inclusive classroom. an inclusive church. an inclusive home. that is hands down research shows the very best thing we can do for young people. >> miss hunt, how do you extreme laws like alabama's law affects the health and safety of lgbtq youth? this is the one that -- we've discussed it but how does it affect the mental and emotional health of the kids in the classroom? >> when children are told that they're not part of society. that they don't have a role or a place in any part of their lives. whether it is being represented in classroom. participating in school activities. for those receiving health care. whether it is just being part of their communities as a whole. it teaches them that they don't belong. that they are lesser than and that t

festival organizer of the bokobok lgbtq festival organizer of the bokobok lgbtq festival this before people who were violated this before people who were violated this before people who were violated were afraid to go to the police that is were afraid to go to the police that is were afraid to go to the police that is they did not feel confident and entitled they did not feel confident and entitled they did not feel confident and entitled to ask for protection from the so-called to ask for protection from the so-called to ask for protection from the so-called law enforcement officers then law enforcement officers then law enforcement officers then even more so now in principle any crimes even more so now in principle any crimes even more so now in principle any crimes against lgbtq people can be justified against lgbtq people can be justified against lgbtq people can be justified not necessarily sexual violence but any not necessarily sexual violence but any not necessarily sexual violence but any kind of attack kind of attack kind of attack lgbtq people have become so vulnerable lgb

nearly 150 attacks on lgbtq events, and a new glaad poll found 48% of lgbtq people, and 72% of transgender to respond in fear for their safety in the current political environment. why is this happening? it starts with candidates and politicians who deliberately spread disinformation, and anti-lgbtq inflammatory political messaging. it continues with media. fox news aired a 170 anti-transgender segments in a three-week span. the new york times is approaching transgender health care as a debate as opposed to settled medicine, according to every medical association. this rhetoric gets amplified on social media, where hate gets organized into action. facebook, too often refuses to act on content that is spread live. on twitter, media matters, data shows them maliciously defamatory rumors, increasing over 1200% from nine accounts since elon musk took over. this behavior is all exacerbating when bad actors have easy access to assault weapons. there is a direct line from dangerous words to violent behavior from the lgbtq community. we can stop the lies and violence, only if we work together. we

a hearing on the rise of anti lgbtq violence. we do expect testimony from two survivors of the late november shooting in club q, colorado springs. >> -- will appear in person, others will appear remotely. for members appearing remotely, i know you are familiar by now with zoom. let me remind everyone if a few points. first, the house rules require we see you, please have your cameras turned on at all times. second, members appearing remotely who are not recognized should remain muted it to minimize background noise and feedback. third, i will recognize members verbally, but members retain the right to seek admission, in regular order, members will be recognized by seniority. lastly, if you want to be recognized outside of regular order, you may identify that in several ways. you may use the chat function to send a request, where he may unmute your mic to seek recognition. we will begin the hearing in just a moment when they tell me the livestream is ready. the committee will come to order. without objection, the chair is authoriz

tomorrow we fight for a world healthy just and equal for all lgbtq plus people. next is a friend and colleague leading the fight on (inaudible) marriage equality for 2 decades. chief legal officer jenny- >> thank you. 31 years ago couples in hawaii sued for freedom to marry. public support at the time was 20 percent land legal joined them and things were going well but september 1996 as presented the testimony to trial court a bipartisan majority passed the defensive marriage act. three months later won the twile shown nothing about the welfare of children justify marriage discrimination. over the next decades scores of lawsuits, hundreds of legislative and ballot sites and tireless efforts of thousands upon thousands of community members have transformed public understanding moving public support from 20percent to more then 70 percent today. the happy largely unremarkable family lives of married same sex couples everywhere have shown the claims of danger to children and society as a whole if same sex couples can married is untrue. the road we all paved together

and certainly it didn't apply to the lgbtq community. but through a process of constitutional amendment, ratification, court decision, and legislation those words have increasingly been brought to life as we journey toward a more perfect union. that is the work that is being done today with the respect for marriage act. particularly because of a radical right-wing reckless and regressive supreme court majority that threatens freedom and marriage equality. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. jeffries: that is why i urge my colleagues to support the -- mr. nadler: yield an extra 30 seconds. mr. jeffries: rehe spect marriage, freedom, liberty, and justice for all. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from ohio is recognized. mr. jordan: reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from new york is recognized. mr. nadler: madam speaker, i now yield one minute to the distinguished gentlelady from washington, member of the committee, ms. jayapal. the

the massacre coming amid a hate crimes against lgbtq people. california state university san bernardino found that reports of hate crimes against lgbtq plus people increased by 51% in major cities in 2021. it's also a record breaking year for anti lgbtq plus bills across the country with more than 300 introduced just this year. that includes florida's law banning discussion of gender identity which brought with it a massive 400% increase in anti lgbtq hate rhetoric online. at today's hearing, brandon wolf, survey vooir of the 2016 pulse nightclub shooting in orlando didn't mince words, calling republicans responsible. >> for years, cynical politicians and greedy grifters have joined forces with right wing extremists to poor gasoline on anti lgbtq hysteria and terrorize. ron desantis has trafficked in that bigotry to feet his insatiable. >> after president biden signed into law the respect for marriage act, the would be 2024 republican presidential candidate made clear he does not think protecting human rights is necessary. >> was interracial ma

lgbtq issues are not political issues. they are not lifestyles. they are not beliefs, they are not choices. they are basic human rights. >> disgraced crypto entrepreneur sam bateman fried, in a jail cell in the bahamas fighting extradition back to the u.s.. prosecutors here prepared to throw the book at him with charges including conspiracy to defraud investors, wonders and the u.s. government. and i'll be vetted by veteran democratic congresswoman jackie spears, she wraps up decades of service and sacrifice. good day, everyone, i'm andrea mitchell in washington. where congress is tackling the rise of violence and political vitriol against lgbtq americans. this morning, the survivors of the attacks on club q and the pulse nightclub in orlando are appearing before the house oversight committee. 54 americans were killed at both locations, simply for being themselves. >> the shooter entered our safe space and our home with the intention of killing as many people as possible. they used a military style weapon that exists away for the intention of kill

supreme court is facing a major decision on religion and lgbtq rights.ces today heard a case involving a christian graphic artist in colorado who objects to designing wedding websites for same-sex couples. she says artists should not have to do work that goes against their faith. we'll have more on this after the news summary. u.s. hospitalizations for the flu are the highest they've been in a decade this early in the season. the cdc reported that surge today and said 14 young people have died of the flu so far. china's move to ease sict covid rules is accelerating, amid rare protests and mounting economic damage. in beijing today, commuters were allowed to travel on buses and subways without a virus test for the first time in months. authorities in shanghai announced similar steps. >> i am not particularly touched by the efforts. after all, we still need a test done within 72 hours for work and within 48 hours for dining. from my perspective, it didn't open up that much. but it's a small step and it can be regarded as overall progress. stephanie: in ukr

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youth are asking us to be more incognito, less obviously lgbtq. they're scared they'll be the next target. this is not okay. >> cynical politicians and greedy grifters have joined forces with right wing extremists to poor gasoline on anti lgbtq hysteria and terrorize our community. all along, we warned that these short sighted political maneuvers would come with a human cost. but they've continued anyway. >> it was only two weeks ago that a homeland security bill warned targets of potential violence include the lgbtq community. and today on capitol hill, several hearing witnesses put the blame on what they say is the hateful rhetoric and disinformation now coming from elected leaders and anti lgbtq activists. with that, let's get smarter tonight with the help of our lead off panel. washington post white house reporter yasmeen abutaleb. nbc political contributor matthew dowd, he's also a former george w. bush strategist and founder of country over party. and pulitzer prize-winning journalist jonathan capehart, associate editor at the washington pos

the vast majority of americans accept lgbtq people. us as political ponds to inflate their career, raise money for all of their well-being, with lies and disinformation. amna: the violence is a disturbing trend to see. sarah kate ellis, ceo and president of glaad, we thank you for joining us to talk about it tonight. sarah kate: thank you. ♪ amna: becoming a poet laureate is a coveted role and rare honor. rarer still, having two laureates in the same family. jeffrey brown went to philadelphia to meet with a poetic familand hear how a mother-son duo works to bring poetry to a wider public. it is part of our arts and culture series, canvas. >> want moves between or up, or down, or through the bloodline. desire is spacious. want is in the dna. jeffrey: airea d. matthews is philadelphiaa™s newest poet laureate. >> i saw his body disfigured, out of place, barbed wire around the neck. jeffrey: wes matthews is the city's former youth poet laureate. they are mother and son, perhaps the first such duo of their kind. we met recently at their fam

threats against the lgbtq community. in moments i'll talk to a survivor of the club q shooting after his testimony. >>> and a hearing digging into the crypto catastrophe. the collapse of ftx. you should recognize ben mckenzie, famous for his roles on "the oc" and "gotham". >> in my opinion the cryptocurrency industry represents the largest ponzi scheme in history. it may well represent a fraud ten times bigger than maid off. >> things are going from bad to worse for sam bankman fried. he was denied bail, called a flight risk and is facing charges that could yield more than 100 years in prison. what's next for him and the world of crypto. >>> groundhog day at the federal reserve, a new report showing deflation is decreasing but get ready for the fed to hike interest rates again. what it means for your wallet ahead. >>> we begin with the extreme weather sweeping across the weather. quad vega is in louisiana and bill karins is tracking it all. tornados are blamed for dozens of injuries and two fatalities so far in louisiana

there were more than 300 ant lgbtq+ bills introduce insulate legislators across th country.ng to the associate press, one in three americans, they actually believe in the great replacement theory thank god to former presiden of the united states of america, who welcomed a white supremacist dinner along wit kanye west, one of the mos prominent celebrities in the world who spent 2022 promoting wildly antisemitic conspiracies. so, we got a lot to talk about joining me now to discuss is glad president, sarah cade ellis and naacp president, derek johnson. i'm glad we have two experts here to just break this both down i want to start by both of you speaking to how the differen types of hatred that we have seen over this amplified mid last year, antisemitism, ant lgbtq hate, you know, anti black racism, racism i general. how are they all connected they're, first to you. >> well, other-ism has alway been a strong political tool i this country we've seen, since the last administration took current, a escalation of othering because of the fear that individuals who are at one point see

you have had against the lgbtq community on the rise.and that in some regards that cannot be legislated. that is cultural. that is social. i do wonder what you believe lawmakers can do, what might be possible in this next congress. i know what your holy grail is. i think you and i know that is not necessarily something that is gonna be possible in the next years. what is possible, to protect lgbtq americans from this growing threat? and as it happen in congress or does it happen in state houses? >> the fight for equality is waged every level of government. federal, state, local. you know, even though we had past the respect for marriage act on a bipartisan basis, the truth, is there most of the party has never been radicalized against the lgbtq community. we've seen the conservative movement, the republican party wage a vicious campaign of scrapbooking and fearmongering. particularly against the transparency. we have seen so many bills, they don't say gay law. i believe the words and consequences of the republican party has set off a wav

on social media, these posts are from people who consider themselves part of the lgbtq, but they arelso called pedophiles. pedophile stories - this is an old lie aimed at positioning lbk plus humans as a threat to children and this deprives them of access to public places. it fuels fear. and these accusations against pedophiles may even provoke violence. they're about what a man in some way is a criminal and commits criminal acts only because of his identity of sexual orientation of his gender community. you understand that she is a fool understand, some words are not the essence of the stigma, because this part of the deterrent . you don't want to walk around. they're criminals, that's what i mean, that in her worldview is an arsonist. in fact, the fireman and i are crazy that we are demonstrating a big one. sympathy. you're talking about pedophiles, they ruin children's lives. how dare they, anyone intercede for a pedophile and make him a victim, but it happens and it's just disgusting. at the same time, there are still

we're victims of violence against lgbtq people were testifying.ludes survivors of last month's mass shooting at club q in colorado springs kron four's washington correspondent reshad hudson reports on the efforts to address the rise and anti lgbtq rhetoric, extremism and violence. >> it's a night michael anderson will never forget. >> i ran for my life that night and head praying and hoping the violence would end last month. he was bartending at club q in colorado springs when a gunman opened fire killing 5 people wednesday at a hearing on the rise and lgbtq violence, anderson called on congress to pass an assault weapons ban. >> placing the lives of children and adults above our unhealthy obsession with assault rifles. matthew haynes, founding owner of club q also called for action. unfortunately, these thoughts and prayers alone are not saving lives last year, according to the human rights campaign, more than 300 anti lgbtq bills were introduced at the state level. new york congresswoman carolyn maloney says legislation rolling back lgbtq rights

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i don't think lgbtq plus subject matters is inappropriate, i think there age appropriate ones for five euros and 15 -year-olds. i believe words have a lot of power empathy and differences in our democracy and i wish clinical polarization wasn't dictating our education. i want to learn about my friends even if i disagree with them to understand one another but right now my intellectual freedom and students intellectual freedom is not being supported or fought for and support the fact that it's not politicians and educators in partnerships in these states invested in training on these books that are age-appropriate and serve diversity bodies and please make this the last generation that has to grow up ashamed of themselves. thank you to the subcommittee for amplifying this today and that's all i have. >> thank you for your thoughtful testimony. >> good morning. i am olivia, a senior at central high school, a member of the lgbtq plus community, activist and secretary and social media advisor of the panther interfaces to union. late august, article published by local news source reveals th

because lauri serves people in the lgbtq -- she has lgbtq clients, she serves people in the lgbtq community, colorado stimulate, which means agrees, that she makes her decisions based on the message and not the person, it lines up perfectly, i think department of justice just undercut colorado's entire argue argument. and in many ways they conflict with each other. roger: and i think the message is the person. or the person is the message is what they're going to say. and then everybody has to go along. that's the conceptual move that they're making. where what i've found, you can very easily say, well, there's message and then there's a person. we love the person, we treat them equally, the message we don't get onboard with. people with reasonable intelligence can all see that. but if you want to be a bit antagonistic, if you want to collapse it as much as possible and say you can't separate the message from the person. now, flip side, people of faith and conviction when they speak the message, that affects them as a person, right? so you can also flip it on them. if you make me say this,

religious faith versus lgbtq rights. the case the supreme court is hearing today that could change how americans do business wave slams into a cruise ship. an american woman is killed. now we hear from a witness to rescues caught on camera, a mother coming to the rescue. that's her daughter is attacked by this raccoon, and in another state, a toddler is attacked by a coyote, her father racing to save her and later the new mom who thought giving birth would be the only big memory on her baby girl's birthday. from abc news in new york. this is america this morning. good monday morning, everyone. i'm re in an alley and i'm morgan norwood in for andrew. we begin with an attack on the power grid in north carolina. it's being called intentional vandalism. authorities say cowards opened fire on power substations, and it could leave thousands of people in the dark. for days. a state of emergency has been declared as police investigate whether the vandalism is related to protests over a drag show. tens of thousands of people in n