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Head to the 100 block of State Street to check out the progress flag crosswalk. | Photo by @transpainter
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| The Human Rights Campaign released the 2022 Municipal Equality Index, and Madison is on the list. How did we score? 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 cities on 49 different criteria across five categories — non-discrimination laws, municipality as employer, services and programs, law enforcement, and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. Based on these criteria, Madison 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. Madison achieved a 30 out of 30 for our laws across the state, county, and municipality, and received bonus points for single-occupancy all-gender facilities and protections against youth conversion therapy.Municipality as employerCities can achieve points for inclusive employment policies like trans-inclusive healthcare policies and non-discrimination in city employment. Madison got a 28 out of 28, and earned bonus points for city employee domestic partner benefits.Services and programsThis section considers the city’s efforts to include LGBTQ+ folks in city services and programs. Madison scored 12 out of 12, and got bonus points for city-offered services to LGBTQ+ youths and older adults, and more.Law enforcementLooking at the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community, Madison earned 22 out of 22.Leadership on LGBTQ+ equalityThis section looks at city leadership’s commitment to advocacy and inclusion. Madison 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. Madison would achieve an even higher score from the HRC if the city offered services to the transgender community and LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness.If you want to get involved, here are some local organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community. How do you think we could make our community more welcoming to all? Let us know. |
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Today’s recipe comes from reader Pete G. His mom would make these in bulk around the holidays for their large family.🌰 Pfeffernusse (Pepper nuts)Ingredients
DirectionsIn a stand mixer, with paddle attachment, add everything except flour. Mix well until combined.Add 7 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time. Mix on low until fully incorporated. The dough will get very stiff. “I have stirred in the flour by hand but that gets really hard (your arms will be sore!!)” Roll the dough into 3/4” to 1" thick logs, about 15” long (they will look like snakes). Let the logs chill for two hours. Cut the logs into 1/4" disks and bake for 11-12 minutes at 375 degrees. Have a holiday recipe you want to share with the community? Let us know. |
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Editor’s pick: I much prefer tequila over beer (I know, bad Wisconsinite) but it’s hard to find a good tequila drink during the winter amongst all of the seasonal drink menus + heavy beers. Any suggestions?
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