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Groups Concerned Pending Texas Bill Could Weaken LGBTQ Protections

Associations Now

A coalition of business groups and convention and tourism leaders, which includes ASAE, is expressing concern that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature could weaken protections for the state’s LGBTQ workers. ASAE is opposed to legislation that would harm Texas’s reputation as a welcoming state.

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ASAE Joins Tourism, Business Groups to Oppose Texas “Religious Refusal” Bill

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Saying that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature would discriminate against the LGBTQ community and hurt business, ASAE, along with others in the tourism, business, and association community, held a press conference to oppose it. The bill failed to pass during the 2017 legislative session and during a special summer session.

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In Wake of Deadly Shootings, Nonprofits Aid Local Communities

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Blood banks and community foundations sprang into action to accept donations and offer assistance after two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas over the weekend. While the organization has reached capacity for walk-ins in Texas, it is still accepting appointments, while regional arms are also assisting with efforts. Operation H.O.P.E.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony opposing SB 6, saying the measure discriminates against members of the LGBT community and is bad for business. ASAE has thousands of members, business partners, and volunteer leaders who live and work in Texas.

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FBI Agents Association Helps Build Momentum for Domestic Terrorism Law

Associations Now

Last week, in the wake of the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, FBIAA called on Congress to enact a law defining domestic terrorism as a federal crime. The El Paso shooting in particular is seen as a case of domestic terrorism after the suspect told police that his attack was motivated by racism.

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Hispanic Journalists Reject Conference Sponsorship From Fox News

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Mexico border in El Paso, Texas , and Balta said Starnes’ wording mirrored a manifesto released by the gunman. On his show, Starnes spoke of an “invasion of a rampaging horde of illegal aliens,” described immigrants as violent criminals, and compared them to Nazis invading Europe in World War II.

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Hispanic Journalists Offer Guide to Inclusive Reporting of Mass Shootings

Associations Now

In a guide released after last weekend’s mass shooting in El Paso, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists says news reporting on such events should focus on the community and the response—not the gunman. Ethical reporting on such tragedies is based on three concepts, NAHJ said: Empathy and education.

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