Equally Speaking
The following is a transcript of HRC’s morning news webcast "Equally Speaking." To view the current videos visit the main Equally Speaking page.
Good morning, and thanks for tuning in to Equally Speaking, your morning dose of GLBT news from the Human Rights Campaign for Thursday, April 10th. I’m Betsy Pursell.
And I’m Brad Mayer. First up, the latest on "7 Days to a Better Financial You."
This afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern time, HRC is hosting a web chat as part of its "7 Days to a Better Financial You" educational campaign. The chat will feature financial and legal experts answering GLBT-focused tax time and estate planning questions. To participate in the web chat, visit H-R-C dot Org Slash 7 Days.
The Palm Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara estimates that 64 GLBT service members have died since the Iraq war began in 2003. However, the military’s "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy makes it impossible to accurately determine the true number of GLBT casualties. The total number of troops who have died in Iraq is more than 4,000.
A high school senior has raised questions about the political bias in popular textbook "American Government." Legal scholars and top scientists agree that the book presents a skewed view on everything from global warming to same-sex legal issues. The book was authored by conservatives James Wilson and John Dilulio.
Some parents of middle school students in Eau Claire, Wisconsin are complaining about a teacher’s decision to talk about her sexual orientation during class. Teacher Stephanie Rowe told her five health classes that she is a lesbian. The school district is currently reviewing the matter.
In Singapore, a cable operator has been fined for airing an advertisement featuring two women kissing. The city-state’s Media Development Authority claims the commercial violated TV advertising guidelines that forbid anything condoning same-sex relations. Singapore bans sex between men, but there is no legislation about sex between women.
Davidson County, Tennessee’s school board is considering a non-discrimination policy that would protect all students regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. The new policy is being pushed by the group Support Student Safety, and has received public support from parents and students. General bullying or harassment of students is already prohibited under the school district’s current policy.
That’s the news from us today. Thanks for tuning in to Equally Speaking.
Have a great day, and we’ll see you back here again tomorrow morning.