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Morning <<First Name>>,

Happy (almost) New Year! I hope you have fun NYE plans -- or are spending your time planning for what's next in 2019. It's a great time to purchase flights!

Cheers,

Ashton

I'm in Chicago until next Thursday - and am longing for the beach! But no Puerto Vallarta plans this year. Have plans next year? I'm headed to the Task Force's Creating Change January 24-27 in Detroit. You might also consider IGLA World Conference in Wellington March 18-22. here's also the unique annual parties like Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend in DC MLK weekend (I'll be there!) and Winter Party in Miami! Are you going, <<First Name>>?

Will you be in Seattle on Feb 7? OutRight now will hold its biggest event in the city yet! Featuring an incredible activist from China along with OutRight's Executive Director, Jessica Stern, the now-entitled "OutRising" will be your opportunity to hear the latest information about global LGBTIQ rights. From advances in the Asia, to backlash happening all-over there is a lot to discuss. Hope to see you there!

Decided who to make that annual gift to yet? Don't forget about LGBTIQ people around the world. Karamo Brown from Queer Eye provides this video message. And if you're looking for substance - check out OutRight's comprehensive report about what's happening in the Middle East. In such a tough region, there are surprising success stories - and what's critical to know are the strategies employed to make progress on equality. Thanks for being involved!

World News

In Malaysia an LGBTI-rights organization is asking police to investigate a hate-crime captured via phone.

A surge of same-sex weddings in Brazil followed the election of homophobic President-elect Bolsonaro - who will be sworn-in on New Years Day.

In marriage equality news, 10 couples will sue the government for equality in Japan and Montenegro passed a civil partnership law.

The Daily Beast reviews the year - and the year ahead for LGBT rights in the US - under Trump.

For Kansas, a big change in a deeply conservative state as LGBT legislators - and a Democratic governor take over.

Travel

Thinking about traveling to Japan? The tourism industry is working to appeal to LGBT people.

Looking for a wine/food tour in Europe? Check out Douro Valley, Portugal.

List lovers: Check out Travel & Leisure's top hotels around the world.

Events

Seattle/LA/SF. Looking to hear about this incredible new book: The Children of Harvey Milk? Meet the author and hear from local politicians discuss the advance of equality on Monday, Jan 7 at the Seattle Foundation and then in LA (Jan 9) and SF (Jan 12).

Upcoming! Seattle. OutRising - OutRight's LGBT fundraiser in Seattle featuring China lawyer Hoping and OutRight Executive Director Jessica Stern on Feb 7.