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Good morning <<First Name>>,

If you'll be in Ptown this weekend - I hope to see you. And I hope you'll consider joining me at Victory Fund's Pre-tea on Friday at 4pm. I think there could never be a more important time to be involved in politics.

Above I'm honoring LGBTQ Afghans who need support right now!

ICYMI (perhaps underwater in NOLA or NYC?) - Texas is moving towards full on Handmaid's Tale.

Have a safe holiday weekend,

Ashton

World News

Communist government leaders in China demanded broadcasters "put an end to sissy men."

Bangladesh sentenced 6 people to death for the brutal murders of LGBTQ activists in 2015.

The Gay Games in Hong Kong face attacks by pro-China proxies.

The AP highlights the struggle for equality in Romania - it's only been 20 years since decriminalization!

It appears Switzerland will pass marriage equality by referendum on Sept 26.

20 US States sued the Biden Administration for its guidance protecting LGBTQ students.

OutRight lead a report exposing censorship of LGBTQ websites by governments in Indonesia, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the UAE.

An LGBTQ exhibit was removed from the Missouri State Capitol - after just 4 days (it was supposed to be up through December).

Ford Motor responded to online trolls by doubling down on its Pride with a rainbow & glitter painted truck!

LGBTQ historians are concerned Ebay's decision to ban porn has targeted historic queer content.

Travel ?

The NYT sums up the Ida-inflicted record-breaking storms Wednesday night - Amtrak service is still cancelled from NYC to Albany (you can also check MTA service status where delays persist). Biden visits New Orleans, which as some power and flights resume.

New COVID Travel requirements - beg the question: Can you still fly to Europe? The answer is yes - but it's going to be critical that you are vaccinated. And each country will have their own restrictions. The NYT drills down on the latest.

Traveling by train this fall? Amtrak is offering 50% off fares through Nov 18 (book by Sept 8). NYC? Boston? DC?

Events

Ptown: Victory Fund holds a pre-tea toast today to kick off Labor Day weekend, hope to see you there!

San Diego: Victory Fund holds its first in-person Brunch on Sunday, October 17 - more details soon, but if you're going please select me as your Table Captain!

Online: Victory Fund's 5th Annual Conference of LGBTQI Political Leaders of the Americans and the Caribbean - Oct 21-23. Register Now (for free).

Washington, DC: Victory Fund's annual International Leaders Conference will be Dec 1-4 at the JW Marriott - of course depending on COVID restrictions in DC.

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