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This is the 210’s fifth-consecutive perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index. | Photo by SATXtoday
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| Each year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a Municipal Equality Index which takes a deep dive into municipal laws, policies, and services and how inclusive they are of LGBTQ+ people. This year’s edition examined 506 US cities on 49 different criteria across four categories — non-discrimination laws, municipality as employer, services and programs, law enforcement, and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. Based on these criteria, San Antonio earned a score of 100 out of 100. A perfect score. Here’s a breakdown of how we got here… and how we can go even further. Non-discrimination lawsThis category looks at whether LGBTQ+ discrimination is prohibited by law in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation. San Antonio achieved a 30 out of 30 for our laws across the state, county, and municipality.Municipality as employerCities can achieve points for inclusive employment policies like offering trans-inclusive healthcare and non-discrimination in city employment. San Antonio got a 28 out of 28, and earned bonus points for city employee domestic partner benefits.Leadership on LGBTQ+ equalityThis section looks at city leadership’s commitment to advocacy and inclusion. San Antonio got an 8 out of 8, and earned bonus points for having openly LGBTQ+ elected or appointed leaders.Where we can improveEven a perfect score doesn’t mean a perfect city. San Antonio earned its score with bonus points and would achieve a higher score from the HRC with efforts like having a human rights commission in the county and municipality.If you want to get involved, here are some local organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community.
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| Don’t go ho-ho-hungry for the holidays — The Hayden announced it will offer to-go Christmas meals for those looking to cross holiday cooking off the list. It’s simple. Guests can choose to pick up an entire Christmas meal, or enjoy any of the items a la carte with each serving 4-6 people. Featured menu items include smoked turkey, an assortment of homemade sides, pies, and batched cocktails. Each item will come with re-heating instructions with convenience in mind. Pre-orders can be placed online now through Friday, Dec. 16. Meal pick-up times are Friday, Dec. 23, from 3-9 p.m., and Saturday., Dec. 24, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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| Today’s issue was written by Iván.
Editor’s pick: Yesterday, I drove over to to Austin to pick up my brother from the airport. If you ever find yourself in the 512 and need to kill some time, I recommend checking out Book People, Texas’ largest independent bookstore. Grab a book or chill with a cup of joe at its café (appropriately named CoffeePeople).
Pro tip: You get three free hours of parking at its lot.
Missed our last newsletter? Food, fun, and festivities — We’ve shared everything you need to know about the the King William neighborhood.
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