Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware – Congress’ first openly transgender member – appears in the U.S. Capitol before being sworn in to the 119th Congress on Jan. 3, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)
Thirteen members of the 119th Congress are openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), according to a Pew Research Center analysis of official biographies, news reports and candidate databases. This total includes Congress’ first openly trans member.
The number of LGBTQ members hasn’t changed since the last Congress, but it has grown markedly since the start of the 111th Congress in 2009. At that time, two members were openly gay men and one was a lesbian, according to data from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, a political action committee that works to elect LGBTQ+ candidates.
One senator and 12 members of the House of Representatives identify as lesbian, gay, transgender or queer as of Jan. 3, when the 119th Congress was sworn in.
How we did this
This analysis is part of Pew Research Center’s work to analyze the demographic makeup of the 119th U.S. Congress. To determine the number of lawmakers in the current and previous Congresses who are openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, we used data from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, a political action committee that works to elect LGBTQ+ politicians; Brookings Vital Statistics on Congress; and our own analysis of official biographies, campaign websites and news articles.
Our analysis reflects the 533 voting members of Congress as of Jan. 3, 2025, the first day of the new Congress. It does not include the Florida House seat vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz or the Senate seat that former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice assumed on Jan. 14.
For data on the 118th Congress, we exclude Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler who was appointed in 2023 to fill a vacancy but didn’t seek reelection. Butler was the first Black openly lesbian U.S. senator. This analysis of LGBTQ representation among senators and representatives is limited to the gender and sexual identities that have been openly represented in the U.S. Congress. As of the 119th Congress, this includes lesbian, gay, transgender and queer members. No current members publicly identify as bisexual.
The only bisexual member of the last Congress, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, did not seek reelection in 2024. That means Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin – elected in 2012 as the first openly gay senator – is again the Senate’s only LGBTQ lawmaker.
All 13 openly LGBTQ members of the new Congress are Democrats. Ten are returning members and three are new.
Across both chambers, six members are gay men. Seven are women who are gay, lesbian, transgender or queer.
Members of Congress who are openly LGBTQ account for 2.4% of the 533 voting lawmakers sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025. But LGBTQ+ Americans made up 7.6% of the adult population overall in 2023, according to Gallup surveys.
November’s election also brought several firsts at the state level. LGBTQ candidates won legislative seats in 39 states, according to Victory Fund data and news reports. In Texas, Molly Cook, who is bisexual, became the first openly LGBTQ person elected to a full term in the state Senate.
The 119th Congress is making history with the inclusion of its LGBTQ members, including the first transgender representative. This milestone marks a significant moment for representation and diversity in the legislative branch of the United States government.
The newly elected transgender representative is breaking barriers and paving the way for more LGBTQ individuals to hold positions of power and influence in Congress. Their presence serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the LGBTQ community, showing that anyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, can make a difference in shaping the future of our country.
As we celebrate the achievements of these LGBTQ members in the 119th Congress, let us also continue to advocate for equality, acceptance, and inclusivity for all individuals, regardless of who they are or who they love. This is just the beginning of a more equitable and diverse political landscape, and we must continue to strive for progress and positive change.
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A transgender militarypilot posted a “proof of life” video Friday to refute rumors spread on social media that she was flying the helicopter that collided with a commercial jet nearReagan National Airport on Wednesday night, killing 67 people.
“I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C., and that is false,” Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard, said in the Facebook video. “It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda. They don’t deserve that. I don’t deserve this. And I hope that you all know that I am alive and well, and this should be sufficient for you all to end all the rumors.”
Several hours prior to posting the video, Ellis shared a screenshot on her Facebook account of an X post in which someone had shared two images of her and made the false claim that she was the Black Hawk pilot involved in the deadly crash.
Ellis did not immediately return a request for additional comment.
A Virginia National Guard spokesperson confirmed that Ellis, a chief warrant officer 2, is a currently serving soldier and that there were “no Virginia National Guard personnel on board the Black Hawk that collided with the jetliner Wednesday evening.”
At least two news websites, Santa Monica Observer, based in Santa Monica, California, and The Express Tribune, based in Pakistan, reported on the rumors, with the Observer reporting as fact that Ellis was on board the helicopter and questioningwhether the crash “was intentional.” As of Friday afternoon, the Observer had updated its article but the Tribune had not.
Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by social media platform X, amplified the misinformation. X is owned by Elon Musk, who serves as the company’s chairman and chief technology officer.
“A military helicopter crash involving a transgender pilot named Jo Ellis has sparked significant discussion on X, particularly after the incident where the helicopter collided with an American Airlines flight, resulting in 66 fatalities,” Grok’s summary stated if X users searched Ellis’ name, according to screenshots by multiple X users.
As of Friday afternoon, Grok corrected its summary of Ellis. And if a user asks the AI chatbot who the Black Hawk pilots were that were involved in the deadly crash, it now correctly names two of the three involved.
X did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding Grok AI’s claims about Ellis.
“I don’t really want to have to deal with all of the headlines and everything going on about my service,” she said. “I want to keep my head down, serve, serve honorably and then eventually retire, maybe another 15, 20 years, or however long my my body lets me fly that helicopter.”
She added, “In a time when it’s hard enough to meet recruiting numbers in the military, why would you want to, you know, kick out more soldiers that are willing to sacrifice their life for this country?”
Trans people have increasingly been falselyblamed for tragedies and violence in recent years, particularly after mass shootings. In March 2022, a trans woman living in Georgia said she faced harassment and threats after her photo was shared online alongside false claims that she was the shooter who killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The shooter was killed on the scene by police.
Similar false or unconfirmed claims spread after at least four shootings in the last two years — in Nashville, Tennessee; Philadelphia; Madison, Wisconsin; and Des Moines, Iowa — that the shooters’ were transgender or LGBTQ and that their identities had something to do with the crimes.
These online rumors following violence and tragedies have spiked alongside an increasingly hostile state and federal legislative climate for trans rights. In the last few years, dozens of states have passed laws that restrict transition-related care and school sports participation for trans youth and limit access to restrooms and identity documents for trans people of all ages.
In addition to his executive order barring trans people from the military, Trump has signed executive orders declaring that the United States will only recognize two sexes, male and female, and ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs inside federal agencies. He also signed an order directing agencies to prohibit federal funding for schools promoting “gender ideology and discriminatory equity ideology” and another that aims to restrict access to transition-related care for minors nationwide.
At a news conference Thursday, Trump implied that DEI programs could have caused the deadly crash over the Potomac, though the investigation had only just begun.
Trans pilot Jo Ellis is setting the record straight after false claims surfaced online alleging she was the pilot of the helicopter involved in the recent D.C. plane crash. In a ‘proof of life’ video shared on social media, Ellis can be seen clearly stating that she was not involved in the tragic incident.
The video, which has since gone viral, shows Ellis confidently addressing the rumors and affirming her commitment to safe and responsible flying practices. “I want to make it clear that I was not the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in D.C.,” Ellis says in the video. “I take my responsibilities as a pilot very seriously and would never put myself or others in harm’s way.”
Despite the false claims circulating online, Ellis remains determined to continue pursuing her passion for aviation and breaking down barriers in the industry as a transgender pilot. “I will not let these baseless accusations deter me from my goals,” she asserts in the video. “I am proud to be a trans pilot and will continue to fly with integrity and professionalism.”
As the aviation community rallies behind Jo Ellis in support, it is clear that her resilience and determination are unwavering in the face of adversity. Her ‘proof of life’ video serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of verifying information before spreading false claims, especially when it comes to matters of public safety.
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A Texas school district has acknowledged footage of one of its administrators telling an undercover journalist posing as a parent to change a transgender child’s birth certificate to compete in girls sports.
The Irving Independent School District in Irving, Texas, has provided a statement to Fox News Digital addressing the recent video of Reny Lizardo, the executive director of campus operations, giving this guidance, which was obtained by Accuracy in Media.
The statement indicates Lizardo has resigned from his position.
“In Irving ISD, we are committed to upholding the requirements of state and federal laws, especially as it pertains to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, and we will cooperate with any investigation initiated by relevant authorities,” the statement said.
“We are aware of the unauthorized video footage circulating on social media of an individual connected with Irving ISD. The videos were obtained under false pretenses by an individual who posed as a concerned parent and additional individuals who posed as family friends of the employee pictured.
“The individuals also held themselves out as members of the media, but were not credentialed as such, constituting a breach of security. In addition, the footage has been edited and is an incomplete representation of the entire conversation, making it difficult to properly assess its probative value.”
In the footage, Lizardo said, “It’s not illegal if you don’t get caught,” with regard to changing the gender on a child’s birth certificate, and “if you can get that done, and you turn us a birth certificate that says ‘this gender,’ that’s the gender we go with.”
While discussing potential repercussions of the discussion, Lizardo suggested pleading plausible deniability.
The district insists Lizardo’s handling of the situation does not reflect the values and protocols of the school district.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Lizardo for comment.
“We want to reiterate that Irving ISD complies with all state and federal laws, and all employees are expected to adhere to any and all legal and ethical standards. The message conveyed in the video, as presented, does not reflect the views nor policies of the district,” the statement said.
“Individual employees do not speak on behalf of the district. The individual identified was acting outside of his role as it relates to legal and regulatory expertise. While the matter continues to be under investigation, the individual identified in the video has tendered his resignation.”
The district’s statement concludes by claiming all of its athletes participate in the proper gender category.
“We can also confirm that all Irving ISD student-athletes are participating in their sport in accordance with the sex they were assigned at birth,” the district said. “Irving ISD is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all of our students and staff. We remain focused on our primary function to maintain educational excellence and foster the full potential of our students.”
Texas is one of 25 states in the U.S. with a law that prevents or restricts transgender athletes from competing against girls and women. In June 2023, the state passed the Save Women’s Sports Act that prohibits transgender athletes from competing in girls and women’s sports and only allows students to compete in the gender category listed on their birth certificate.
The law only allows schools to recognize changes made to birth certificates that were made to correct a clerical error.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the footage involving Lizardo in a post on X and called for him to be fired and investigated.
“This Irving ISD Administrator should be fired on the spot. Both criminal & civil investigations must be taken against both the Administrator & Irving ISD,” Abbott wrote. “Has Irving ISD and its employees been involved in a fraudulent breach of state laws & a cover up? We must get the facts.”
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The recent viral video of a school official telling parents to alter their trans child’s birth certificate in order to allow them to play on the girls’ sports team has sparked outrage and controversy within the community.
In response to the video, the school has issued a statement denouncing the actions of the official and confirming that they do not condone or support any form of discrimination or prejudice. The school has also launched an investigation into the incident and has taken immediate steps to ensure that all students, regardless of their gender identity, are treated with respect and dignity.
Furthermore, the school has announced that they will be implementing new policies and procedures to ensure that all students are able to participate in sports teams and activities in a fair and inclusive manner. The school is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students, and will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
The video may have sparked controversy, but the school’s swift and decisive response demonstrates their commitment to upholding the values of equality and acceptance. It is clear that they are taking the necessary steps to address the issue and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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A transgender soldier has spoken out after being incorrectly named as one of the Black Hawk helicopter pilots involved in the collision with an American Airlines plane in Washington D.C on Wednesday.
Jo Ellis wrote on Facebook on Friday: “Some craziness has happened on the internet and I’m being named as one of the pilots of the DC crash.
“Please report any accounts or posts you see. It’s insulting to the victims and families of those lost and they deserve better than this BS from the bots and trolls of the internet.”
Newsweek has contacted Ellis for further comment on Facebook.
Black Hawk pilot Jo Ellis was wrongly named on social media as having been involved in the collision with an American Airlines plane in Washington D.C. on January 29. Black Hawk pilot Jo Ellis was wrongly named on social media as having been involved in the collision with an American Airlines plane in Washington D.C. on January 29. Facebook
Why It Matters
The military helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 midair as the plane was approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening.
The collision sent both aircrafts plummeting into the Potomac River and killed all 60 passengers and four crew members on the plane, as well as the three soldiers onboard the helicopter.
Authorities have not released the names of the crew onboard the helicopter, but some social media users wrongly said that Ellis was among them.
What To Know
Ellis is a Chief Warrant Officer and Black Hawk helicopter pilot who has served in the Virginia National Guard for 15 years, according to the news outlet Smerconish.com. She served in combat zones in Iraq, along with other operations overseas.
She serves in the military part-time, and also works as an IT engineer in the private sector.
This is a breaking story. More to follow.
On May 19, 2021, a tragic helicopter crash occurred in Washington, D.C., resulting in the death of a Black Hawk pilot named Jo Ellis. However, it has recently come to light that Jo Ellis is not the correct name of the pilot involved in the crash.
The real pilot’s name has not been released to the public, but it is clear that a mistake was made in identifying them as Jo Ellis. This misidentification has caused confusion and misinformation to spread, leading to further pain and grief for the pilot’s family and loved ones.
It is important to remember that accuracy and sensitivity are crucial when reporting on tragic events like this. The pilot who lost their life in the D.C. helicopter crash deserves to be remembered and honored by their true identity, not by a mistaken name.
As more information becomes available, it is essential that we strive to correct any inaccuracies and show respect for the individuals involved in this heartbreaking incident. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the pilot’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Esta semana é fortemente marcada pela defesa dos direitos humanos e da dignidade humana. São nada menos que quatro datas nesse sentido. Começamos com 28 de janeiro, que foi definido como o Dia Nacional de Combate ao Trabalho Escravo. A data faz referência a um episódio ocorrido em 2004, quando três auditores fiscais do trabalho e um motorista foram assassinados quando averiguavam denúncias de trabalho escravo em fazendas de Unaí (MG). Esta reportagem do Repórter Brasil, da TV Brasil, exibida em 2021, relembra o caso. Somente em 2023, o Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego resgatou 3.190 pessoas em situação análoga à escravidão, em 598 estabelecimentos urbanos e rurais. Foi o maior número de resgatados nos últimos 14 anos. Esta edição deste ano do Revista Brasil, da Rádio Nacional, aborda os desafios para combater esta prática criminosa. E esta reportagem do Jornal da Amazônia, da Rádio Nacional da Amazônia, mostra que a região Norte lidera a estatística de ocorrências no país.
Agora falando de outra grave violação de direitos humanos, o Brasil ostenta a vergonhosa posição de país que mais mata transexuais no mundo, como revelam dados da Associação Nacional de Travestis e Transexuais (Antra). Só em 2023 foram 145 assassinatos, como mostra esta reportagem do ano passado da Agência Brasil. Para estimular o respeito e a tolerância à diversidade, 29 de janeiro é o Dia da Visibilidade Trans. Em 2024 a mobilização completou 20 anos, como mostra esta outra reportagem, também da Agência Brasil, e esta edição do Repórter Brasil Tarde, da TV Brasil. Já a Agência Gov destacou, neste texto, o número crescente de denúncias registradas no Painel de Dados da Ouvidoria Nacional de Direitos Humanos contra essa parcela da população.
Poucos períodos da história foram tão tenebrosos quanto a Segunda Guerra Mundial. E um dos símbolos máximos das atrocidades cometidas pelos nazistas é o campo de concentração de Auschwitz, onde mais de 1,1 milhão de pessoas foram exterminadas, a maioria judeus. Há exatos 80 anos os prisioneiros do campo eram libertados pelas tropas soviéticas, no dia 27 de janeiro de 1945. A data se tornou o Dia Internacional em Memória das Vítimas do Holocausto. A libertação foi destacada nesta edição de 2021 do Repórter Brasil, da TV Brasil. A data também foi tema desta reportagem veiculada na Radiogência Nacional no ano passado. E esta edição do programa Caminhos da Reportagem, da TV Brasil, exibida em 2017, conversou com sobreviventes de Auschwitz, que relataram os horrores vividos no campo de concentração.
Privacidade de Dados
A tecnologia permeia vários aspectos da nossa vida. Das redes sociais a meios de comunicação como o Whats App, compras online e transações bancárias. Por isso ganha tanta importância o Dia Internacional da Privacidade de Dados, celebrado em 28 de janeiro. A efeméride foi criada em 2006, como mostra esta reportagem da Agência Gov. A necessidade de fornecer dados biométricos é algo que preocupa 60% dos brasileiros, como a Agência Brasil destacou nesta publicação, de 2024. No Brasil, dois mecanismos foram criados para garantir a segurança dos usuários: a Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados e o Marco Civil da Internet, que já completou dez anos. Entenda um pouco mais sobre a LGPD nesta reportagem, e sobre o Marco Civil nesta outra aqui, ambas publicadas pela Agência Brasil.
Meio ambiente
Durante muitas décadas biólogos achavam impossível haver corais na Amazônia, por causa das características da região, em que as águas turvas e barrentas dificultam a penetração de luz. A luminosidade é fundamental para o desenvolvimento destas formas de vida. Mas em 2016 pesquisadores descobriram um extraordinário bioma, que é único no mundo devido às características em que se desenvolveu: um recife de corais e esponjas com 56 mil quadrados de extensão, praticamente o tamanho do estado da Paraíba, localizado na região costeira do estado do Amapá. A descoberta levou à criação do Dia Mundial dos Corais da Amazônia, celebrado em 28 de janeiro, que foi destaque nesta reportagem de 2016 e nesta outra aqui, de 2017, ambas da Agência Brasil. A Rádio Nacional também abordou o tema, nesta edição do programa Ponto de Encontro, de 2017, e nesta do Tarde Nacional, de 2021.
Cultura
Frank Sinatra, um dos maiores artistas de todos os tempos e conhecido como “A Voz”, fez seu show mais memorável em terras brasileiras no dia 26 de janeiro de 1980, quando cantou para um público de 180 mil pessoas no Maracanã. O norte-americano, filho de imigrantes italianos, era autodidata. Nunca frequentou uma escola de música. Mas conquistou o mundo com seu timbre único e vendia cerca de 10 milhões de discos por ano. Ele e Tom Jobim, mestre da Bossa Nova, tinham uma admiração mútua, e juntos gravaram um LP que foi indicado ao Grammy em 1968. Sinatra faleceu em 1998, e seu centenário foi celebrado nesta edição do Repórter Brasil, da TV Brasil, exibida em 2015, e nesta do História Hoje, de 2016, da Rádio Nacional.
Outra apresentação inesquecível em terras brazucas foi a primeira dos Rolling Stones, no dia 27 de janeiro de 1995. O show foi no Estádio do Pacaembu, em São Paulo, embaixo de uma chuva torrencial. Já se passaram 30 anos e, pelo jeito, eles tomaram gosto pela coisa, porque já fizeram outros 11 shows por aqui, o mais badalado deles em 2006, na praia de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Tirando o saudoso baterista Charlie Watts, que faleceu em 2021, todos estão bem, inclusive Mick Jagger. Esta edição do Repórter Brasil de 2018, da TV Brasil, destacou os 75 anos do carismático líder e vocalista da banda inglesa.
“De onde menos se espera é que não sai nada.” “Tempo é dinheiro. Vamos, então, pagar as nossas dívidas com o tempo.” “Este mundo é redondo, mas está ficando cada vez mais chato.” Estas são só algumas das muitas frases espirituosas do jornalista gaúcho Apparício Torelly, o Barão de Itararé, que nasceu em 29 de janeiro de 1895. Ele é considerado o pai do humor político brasileiro. Criou vários jornais alternativos, enfrentou a ditadura do Estado Novo de Getúlio Vargas, espezinhou políticos corruptos e fez troça da elite conservadora brasileira. Tudo sem nunca perder o bom humor. Tanto que, em 1934, após criticar oficiais da Marinha em suas publicações, ele foi sequestrado pelos militares, espancado e abandonado em um lugar quase deserto. Ao voltar para a redação de seu jornal, afixou na porta uma placa com a frase “Entre sem bater”. Torelly foi inspiração para figuras como Stanislaw Ponte Preta, Luis Fernando Veríssimo, Jô Soares e as turmas do Pasquim e do Casseta e Planeta. Sua história foi contada nesta edição de 2011 do De Lá Pra Cá, e nesta de 2018 do História Hoje, ambos da Rádio Nacional.
Agora vamos falar de outra forma de arte. Em 30 de janeiro é o celebrado o Dia do Quadrinho Nacional. Foi nesta data, em 1869, que Angelo Agostini publicou o primeiro quadrinho brasileiro: “As aventuras de Nhô Quim”, que conta os desafios de um caipira que se muda para o Rio de Janeiro. Hoje não dá para falar no assunto sem mencionar Maurício de Sousa e seus personagens da Turma da Mônica, criada em 1959, que transcenderam as HQs e ganharam público em animações, filmes para o cinema e até video-games. Mas os brasileiros fazem bonito em muitas outras publicações independentes, que ganharam inclusive premiações internacionais, como mostra esta edição de 2020 do Repórter Brasil, da TV Brasil, e também esta, de 2021. O Dia do Quadrinho Nacional também foi tema desta edição de 2021 do programa Rádio Animada, da Rádio Nacional.
Tragédia histórica
Terminamos a semana já entrando no mês de fevereiro, infelizmente falando de uma das maiores tragédias do Brasil. No dia 1º de fevereiro de 1974, ou seja, há 60 anos, ocorria o incêndio do Edifício Joelma, em São Paulo, que matou 181 pessoas e deixou mais de 300 feridos. A construção era composta por duas torres de 25 andares cada, ocupados por estabelecimentos comerciais e escritórios. O fogo começou devido a um curto circuito no 12º andar, e o vento e a falta de segurança do prédio logo fizeram as chamas se alastrarem. Os 50 anos do incêndio foram lembrados em 2024, nesta edição do Repórter Brasil, e neste capítulo do programa Caminhos da Reportagem, ambos da TV Brasil. O Joelma não contava com escadas de emergência, plano de evacuação ou brigada de incêndio, dentre outras deficiências que contribuíram para a ocorrência do desastre. A gravidade da tragédia motivou a mudança das regras de segurança predial do Brasil, como mostra esta reportagem de 2024, da Agência Brasil.
Confira a relação de datas do Hoje é Dia desta semana.
26 de Janeiro a 1º de Fevereiro de 2025
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Nascimento da viloncelista britânica Jacqueline Mary du Pré (80 anos) – conhecida como uma das maiores intérpretes do violoncelo
Nascimento do ator, dublador e diretor cinematográfico estadunidense Paul Newman (100 anos)
Dobradinha brasileira no Grande Prêmio Brasil de Fórmula 01, com vitória de José Carlos Pace e Emerson Fittipaldi em segundo lugar (50 anos)
Apresentação de Frank Sinatra no Maracanã (45 anos)
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Morte do político, diplomata e advogado gaúcho Oswaldo Aranha (65 anos)
Libertação do Campo de Concentração de Auschwitz (80 anos)
Primeira apresentação dos Rolling Stones no Brasil (30 anos) – o evento ocorreu no Estádio Pacaembu, em São Paulo
Dia Internacional em Memória das Vítimas do Holocausto
Dia Internacional do Conservador Restaurador
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Dia Nacional de Combate ao Trabalho Escravo – a data relembra a chacina cometida em Unaí – MG, da equipe de auditores que estava indo investigar uma denúncia de trabalho escravo em uma fazenda local
Dia Internacional da Privacidade de Dados
Dia Mundial dos Corais da Amazônia
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Morte do farmacêutico, jornalista, escritor, orador e ativista político fluminense José do Patrocínio (120 anos) – destacou-se como uma das figuras mais importantes dos movimentos Abolicionista e Republicano no país. Foi também idealizador da Guarda Negra, que era formada por negros e ex-escravos, sendo vanguarda do movimento negro no Brasil
Nascimento do jornalista e escritor gaúcho Apparício Torelly, o Baráo de Itararé (130 anos) – pioneiro do humorismo político brasileiro
Dia da Visibilidade Trans
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Dia do Quadrinho Nacional
Dia da Saudade
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Dia Mundial do Mágico
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Incêndio do Edifício Joelma, que matou 181 pessoas e deixou mais de 300 feridos em São Paulo (60 anos)
Dia do publicitário
Inauguração do Museu do Tribunal de Justiça da cidade de São Paulo (30 anos)
Hoje é um dia importante para refletirmos sobre questões urgentes e necessárias em nossa sociedade: o combate ao trabalho escravo e a visibilidade trans. São pautas que precisam de mais atenção, conscientização e ação.
O trabalho escravo ainda é uma realidade em muitos lugares do mundo, inclusive no Brasil. É preciso denunciar e combater essa prática desumana, que viola os direitos humanos e a dignidade das pessoas. Devemos nos unir para acabar com essa forma de exploração e garantir condições dignas de trabalho para todos.
Além disso, é fundamental que a comunidade trans seja respeitada, valorizada e tenha seus direitos assegurados. A visibilidade trans é essencial para combater a discriminação e a violência que essa população enfrenta diariamente. Precisamos promover a inclusão e a diversidade, reconhecendo a importância e a contribuição das pessoas trans para a sociedade.
Neste dia de reflexão e conscientização, vamos nos comprometer a lutar contra o trabalho escravo e a apoiar a visibilidade trans. Juntos, podemos construir um mundo mais justo, igualitário e inclusivo para todos. #DiaDeCombateAoTrabalhoEscravo #VisibilidadeTrans #DireitosHumanos #Inclusão #Diversidade
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In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday.
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish language, French-made film, dominated the nominations with a leading 13 nominations, including best picture and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, making her the first openly trans actor ever nominated for an Oscar. The film also landed nominations for directing, original screenplay, two of its songs and for Zoe Saldaña.
Zoe Saldaña as Rita in “Emilia Pérez.”Netflix
Netflix, despite its starring role in Hollywood, has never won best picture. Many of its top contenders have previously racked up large numbers of nominations (including “Mank,” “The Irishman” and “Roma”) but gone home with only a handful of trophies.
“Emilia Pérez,” though, may be its best chance yet. It became the most nominated non-English language film ever, surpassing Netflix’s own “Roma,” which landed 10 nominations. Only three films — “All About Eve,” “Titanic” and “La La Land” — have scored more nominations in Academy Awards history.
Another musical — “Wicked,” the smash Broadway adaptation — came away with nearly as many nominations. Jon M. Chu’s lavish “Wizard of Oz” riff collected 10 nominations, including best picture and acting nods for its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
“The Brutalist,” Brady Corbet’s postwar epic filmed in VistaVision and released by A24, also came away with a commanding 10 nominations, including best picture, best director and nominations for actor Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce and Felicity Jones.
The 10 nominees for best picture are: “Anora”; “The Brutalist”; “A Complete Unknown”; “Conclave”; “Dune: Part Two”; “Emilia Pérez”; “I’m Still Here.”; “Nickel Boys”; “The Substance”; “Wicked.”
Adrien Brody as László Toth in “The Brutalist.”A24
In a wide-open Oscar race, the six most honored films — “Emilia Pérez,” “Wicked,” “The Brutalist,” “Anora” (six nominations) “Conclave” (eight nominations) and “A Complete Unknown” (eight nominations) — all fared as expected. The biggest surprises were the Brazilian film “I’m Still Here,” a portrait of political resistance under Brazil’s military dictatorship that also landed Fernanda Torres a best actress nomination, and RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys,” a daringly crafted first-person POV-shot drama that had been overlooked by many guilds in earlier voting.
Those nominees likely displaced a few best-picture possibilities in the prison drama “Sing Sing,” the journalism thriller “September 5” and the tender comedy “A Real Pain,” though those films all landed nominations elsewhere.
One of 2024’s most audacious films, “The Apprentice “ landed a surprising pair of nominations, for Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong. The film dramatizes the formative years of President Donald Trump’ s emergence in New York real estate under the tutelage of attorney Roy Cohn. Trump has called those involved with the film “human scum.”
Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, left, and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in “The Apprentice.”Mongrel Media / Everett Collection
In the best actor category, where Stan and Brody were nominated, the other nominees were Timothée Chalamet (“A Complete Unknown”), Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”) and Ralph Fiennes (“Conclave”). Most notably left out was Daniel Craig, acclaimed for his very un-James Bond performance in “Queer.”
Best actress, a category that Demi Moore has appeared to have locked up for her full-bodied performance in “The Substance,” saw nominations for Moore, Gascón, Torres, Erivo and the star of “Anora,” Mikey Madison. Arguably the year’s most competitive category, that left out Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Hard Truths”), Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl”), Nicole Kidman (“Babygirl”) and Angelina Jolie (“Maria”).
“I’m a Los Angeles native and so there’s been so much devastation these past few weeks and my heart breaks for L.A. but it’s really beautiful to see everyone coming together,” Madison said Thursday. “Hollywood coming together and celebrating film right now is really beautiful.”
In the directing category, “The Substance” filmmaker Coralie Fargeat managed to crack into the otherwise all-male group of Sean Baker (“Anora”), Corbet, Audiard and James Mangold (“A Complete Unknown”). Most had expected Edward Berger to be nominated for directing the papal thriller “Conclave.”
Supporting actor was led by Kieran Culkin, the favorite for the award, for his performance in “A Real Pain.” The other nominees were: Yura Borisov (“Anora”), Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist”), Edward Norton (“A Complete Unknown”) and Strong. Supporting actress nominations went to Grande, Saldaña, Jones, Monica Barbaro (“A Complete Unknown”) and Isabella Rossellini (“Conclave”).
Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in “A Real Pain.”Searchlight Pictures
The nominations had originally been planned for Jan. 17. But after wildfires on Jan. 7 began burning through the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other areas around Los Angeles, leaving behind historic levels of destruction, the academy extended its voting window and twice postponed the nominations announcement. Fresh fires outside Los Angeles continued Thursday during the nominations, announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott.
With so many in the film industry reeling from the fires, some called on the academy to cancel the Oscars altogether. Academy leaders have argued the March 2 ceremony must go ahead, for their economic impact on Los Angeles and as a symbol of resilience for the industry. Organizers have vowed this year’s awards will “celebrate the work that unites us as a global film community and acknowledge those who fought so bravely against the wildfires.”
“We will reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry,” Bill Kramer, academy chief executive, and Yang said in an email to members Wednesday.
But much of the usual frothiness Hollywood’s award season has been severely curtailed due to the fires. The film academy canceled its annual nominees luncheon. Other events have been postponed or downsized. On Wednesday, Kramer and Yang said original song nominees won’t be performed this year. Conan O’Brien, whose Pacific Palisades home was spared by the fires, is hosting.
The Oscar nominations followed a up-and-down year for Hollywood that saw expansive post-strike delays, wide swaths of unemployed workers due to an industry-wide production slowdown and the tragedy of the California fires in January. Most humbling, perhaps, was the presidential election that returned Trump to office in a race where podcaster Joe Rogan seemed to hold more sway than all A-listers combined.
At the same time, even amidst a downturn for the superhero film, the industry rallied behind some galvanizing hits, including Universal Pictures’ “Wicked,” and three Walt Disney Co. $1 billion grossers in “Inside Out 2,” “Deadpool and Wolverine” and “Moana 2,” a film originally developed as a series for Disney+. Those films missed nominations Thursday except for “Inside Out 2,” which joined the best animated nominees of “The Wild Robot,” “Flow,” “Memoir of a Snail” and “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.””
That uncertain state of the movies seemed to be reflected in the nominations, which were spread across films both widely seen and little noticed, theatrically released and predominantly streaming.
But unlike last year, when Hollywood rallied around the success of “Oppenheimer,” the 2024 movie year offered up no clear frontrunner for the industry’s top honor. With five weeks to go until the Oscar ceremony, at least four or five movies — including “The Brutalist,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Anora,” “Conclave” and “Wicked” — are seen having a shot at best picture.
In a groundbreaking moment for trans representation in Hollywood, Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has made history as the first out transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar. Gascón’s powerful performance in the film has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning her a well-deserved spot among the nominees for Best Actress.
Gascón’s nomination is a significant milestone for the trans community, shining a spotlight on the talent and diversity that exists within the entertainment industry. Her portrayal of Emilia Pérez, a transgender woman navigating love and identity in a conservative society, has resonated with viewers around the world and sparked important conversations about representation and inclusion in film.
As we celebrate Gascón’s historic achievement, we also recognize the importance of continuing to push for more opportunities and recognition for trans actors and performers. By lifting up voices like Gascón’s, we can help create a more inclusive and representative film industry for future generations.
Congratulations to Karla Sofía Gascón on her groundbreaking Oscar nomination – we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented and trailblazing actor! #EmiliaPérez #KarlaSofíaGascón #OscarNominated #TransRepresentation
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Over the last half century, many cisgender actors have been nominated at the Oscars for portraying trans characters, including Jared Leto (“The Dallas Buyers Club”), Jaye Davidson (“The Crying Game”), John Lithgow (“The World According to Garp”), Glenn Close (“Albert Nobbs”) and Felicity Huffman (“Transamerica”). Elliot Page, too, was nominated for best actress for the 2007 pregnancy comedy “Juno,” before announcing he is transgender in 2020.
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But Gascón, 52, is the first instance of an openly trans actor earning Oscar recognition for a character who is also trans. In “Emilia Pérez,” she plays a Mexican drug kingpin who undergoes gender-affirming surgery and starts a new life as a social worker. The film co-stars Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz, all of whom shared the best actress prize at Cannes Film Festival in France last spring.
Born in Madrid, Gascón moved from Spain to Mexico in 2009, where she appeared in telenovelas such as “Hasta el fin del mundo” and “Llena de amor.” With the support of her wife and now-teenage daughter, she began her transition in 2018, and was cast in “Emilia Pérez” in 2022.
The movie has been heavily scrutinized by critics and social media users, drawing comparisons to everything from “Mrs. Doubtfire” to the much-maligned Oscar best picture winner “Crash.” Gascón has also encountered ignorance on the awards campaign trail these last few months.
“The other day, this woman came up to me and was telling me how wonderful my work was,” she told USA TODAY in November. “Then she asked me, ‘If you get nominated, will you be nominated for best actress or best actor?’ And I told her, ‘Ma’am, I am an actress! If I played a monster or an old dog, I would still be nominated as an actress!’ ”
But with her visibility throughout awards season, the outspoken actress hopes to educate people about what it means to be trans.
“All I can do is focus on planting the seed by doing my work and showing that I am no different than anybody else,” Gascón says. “I just want to live my life without anybody bothering me – everyone deserves to be themselves.”
How many Oscar nominations did ‘Emilia Pérez’ receive?
“Emilia” led the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13, including best picture, best director (Jacques Audiard), best supporting actress (Saldaña) and best adapted screenplay. Saldaña’s incendiary production number, “El Mal,” was recognized in best original song, as was Gomez’s self-love anthem “Mi Camino.” Gomez, notably, was snubbed for best supporting actress, despite earning nominations from the Golden Globes and British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).
What did Karla Sofía Gascón say at the 2025 Golden Globes?
“Emilia” led the winners at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this month, taking home four prizes for best supporting actress (Saldaña), best original song (“El Mal”), best non-English language motion picture, and best comedy/musical. Accepting the latter, Gascón gave an emotional speech on behalf of the film’s cast and crew.
“I chose these colors tonight – the Buddhist colors – because I have a message I have for you,” said Gascón, wearing an orange-yellow gown and tearing up. “The light always wins over darkness. You can put us in jail, you can beat us up, but you can never take away our soul or our resistance or our identity. I want to say to you, raise your voice and say that I won, I am who I am, not who you want.”
Why is ‘Emilia Pérez’ controversial?
With its continued awards acclaim, “Emilia” is widely considered a best picture front-runner going into the Oscar ceremony on March 2. But the film has been criticized for its lack of Mexican representation in the leading cast and crew: Audiard is French; the movie was shot entirely in Paris on a soundstage; and of the film’s four main actresses, Paz is the only one born in Mexico.
The movie has also received backlash for its sanitized depiction of the Mexican drug war, as well as its trans representation. Amelia Hansford, a trans critic for LGBTQ+ news site PinkNews, called the film “satirical,” “disingenuous” and “harmful.”
“It tries to use the idea of transitioning to convey that through her transition, Emilia is trying to repent for the sins she committed in her time as cartel boss,” Hansford wrote in her review. “The issue with this is that transition isn’t a moral decision, and the act of transitioning alone doesn’t somehow absolve you of your past self.”
Karla Sofia Gascon Makes History as the First Oscar-Nominated Trans Actress
In a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood, Karla Sofia Gascon has become the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination for her role in the critically acclaimed film “Breaking Barriers.”
Gascon’s powerful performance as a transgender woman navigating her identity and facing discrimination in the workplace has captivated audiences and critics alike. Her nuanced portrayal has earned her widespread praise and recognition, culminating in her historic nomination for Best Actress at the 94th Academy Awards.
Gascon’s nomination is a significant milestone for transgender representation in the film industry, highlighting the talent and contributions of trans actors in shaping diverse and authentic storytelling on screen. As the entertainment industry continues to strive for greater inclusion and representation, Gascon’s groundbreaking achievement serves as a reminder of the importance of diverse voices and experiences in film.
Congratulations to Karla Sofia Gascon on her historic Oscar nomination, and here’s to a future where LGBTQ+ artists are celebrated and honored for their talent and contributions to cinema. #KarlaSofiaGascon #Oscars #TransRepresentation #BreakingBarriers
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With the stroke of a pen late Monday, freshly inaugurated President Donald Trump took trans rights back more than a decade by signing an executive order that, in essence, commands federal government agencies to stop recognizing the existence of trans people.
The executive order, titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” orders government officials to treat sex as “biological” and “determined at conception.” It specifically says imprisoned trans women are to be held in men’s prisons and that federal single-gender spaces are to be used according to so-called “biological sex.” And perhaps most importantly to working class trans people in the U.S., Trump ordered the State Department to ban the practice of assigning X as a gender marker on U.S. passports and barred gender marker changes going forward on passports and all federal identification.
The message feels unimaginably cruel: Trump and his supporters want me and my fellow trans community to detransition, to retreat back in the closet out of fear.
On Tuesday, the White House clarified that the passport rules do not apply to previously issued passports, but, if a trans person seeks to renew their passport, they would have to return to the gender marker of their birth. NBC News reported a warning from experts for trans people and those with an X (usually used by nonbinary people who don’t want to be identified as either male or female) on their passport, saying that such international travelers could potentially be detained until a new passport with their assigned sex at birth can be re-issued. If true, that process could take weeks and presumably trans women in this situation would be detained with men and trans men with women, given other references in the order.
It is the most widespread government intrusion into the private lives of trans people since gay sex was legalized in 2003 in the Lawrence v. Texas Supreme Court decision.
While most trans people rightfully panicked over the new passport rules, it’s important to tell the whole story of the executive order, which extends further than travel documentation. Housing trans prisoners with men results in horrific rates of prison rape. There’s plenty of study and evidence of this. The reason that trans women started being housed with other women is because courts determined that it was cruel and unusual punishment to subject a specific minority to rampant prison rape.
That risk now extends to trans travelers who might be detained trying to re-enter the country. The order also opens federal employees who are trans to widespread discrimination.
Trump is sending an early signal that trans people have no place in the America he is trying to build over the next four years. It is not the government of reasonable people with a handful of concerns that the trans rights movement maybe went a little too far. It’s arguably genocidal, according to the official definition of genocide.
This is not about trans athletes, this is not about transition care for minors, we’re looking at a future where trans Americans are detained by their own government just trying to come home from overseas. Are you not outraged by this?
I woke up this week as officially a second-class citizen, simply because I exist in a way that the party in power does not believe should be allowed. The message feels unimaginably cruel: Trump and his supporters want me and my fellow trans community to detransition, to retreat back in the closet out of fear. This executive order has made my practical life even more difficult in ways that I anticipate I’ll keep discovering in the coming years. But, Mr. President, I am not going back and I am not afraid.
On July 27th, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order that is attempting to push transgender individuals back into the closet. This order, which bans transgender individuals from serving in the military, is a harmful and discriminatory policy that goes against the progress made towards LGBTQ+ rights in recent years.
By denying transgender individuals the right to openly serve in the military, this order is perpetuating harmful stereotypes and discrimination against the transgender community. It sends a message that transgender individuals are not worthy of the same rights and opportunities as their cisgender counterparts.
This order is not only unjust, but it is also a step backwards in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. It is important to stand up against policies like this that seek to marginalize and erase the identities of transgender individuals. We must continue to advocate for the rights and inclusion of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
It is crucial that we speak out against this discriminatory order and work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity. Transgender individuals deserve to live authentically and openly, without fear of discrimination or persecution. Let’s stand together and fight against policies that seek to push transgender individuals back into the closet.
Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of the French film “Emilia Pérez,” has become the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Gascón was nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in the Spanish-language musical crime drama. The movie, directed by Jacques Audiard, is available on Netflix.
Gascón has also been nominated for a Golden Globe, Screen Actors’ Guild award, and BAFTA for the movie. She and co-stars Zoë Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz shared the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival.
In the film, Gascón plays a Mexican crime boss who seeks out a lawyer (Saldaña) who can help the character transition into living as a woman.
Karla Sofía Gascón poses for photo during a press conference on January 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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“Emilia Pérez” racked up the most nominations this year, with Saldaña scoring a Best Supporting Actress nomination and the film’s songwriters earning two nods for “Best Original Song.” The movie was also nominated for Best Picture and a slew of technical awards.
The Best Actress category also features Demi Moore for the “The Substance,” Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked,” Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here,” and Mikey Madison for “Anora.”
Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University’s Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News’ TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use.
Karla Sofía Gascón Makes History as the First Openly Trans Actor Nominated for an Oscar
In a groundbreaking moment for the entertainment industry, Karla Sofía Gascón has made history as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar. Gascón received the prestigious nomination for her powerful performance in the critically acclaimed film “Breaking Barriers”, where she portrayed a transgender character navigating the challenges of coming out and living authentically.
This historic nomination not only recognizes Gascón’s talent and dedication to her craft, but also marks a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood. Gascón’s nomination serves as a testament to the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling, and the impact that authentic representation can have on audiences around the world.
As we celebrate Karla Sofía Gascón’s historic achievement, let us continue to support and uplift the voices of transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals in the entertainment industry and beyond. Congratulations to Karla Sofía Gascón on this well-deserved nomination, and may her success pave the way for more inclusivity and diversity in the world of film and television. #KarlaSofíaGascon #Oscars #TransRepresentation #BreakingBarriers
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