18 September 2014

YOU can do your part!

Credit:  http://www.chrismadden.co.uk

TODAY is the day, ladies and gentlemen.  THE day. Scotland will take one of two paths: They will either form a completely independent state, or stay unified with Great Britain.  It would be roughly akin to New England deciding to separate from the rest of the Union.  Yeah -- it's that big.

Now, with me not having any Scottish blood in me veins, (that I know of) logically, I shouldn't be that interested.  But, shoot, I am!  But what interests me the most is not whether the vote will be yes or no, rather it is the huge mass of people who are determined to vote.  It's estimated that it will be 100 percent!

Now, it might not be exactly 100 percent - a smattering of Scots will intend to vote, but somehow will get waylaid .  But the figure of 99.9 is certainly not a dreamy wish.

Now let us consider the United States of America.  The votes we give are certainly shameful.  Hell, if we show a vote of 90 percent, we'd throw a huge party.  

But what can you do?  Plenty.  Whether you nudge a candidate over the top, or lose by a fraction, you still did your part.  But this ain't no horse race.  This is a grueling triathlon, and you've got to hang in there.  The more people - lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and allies - hang in for the LONG haul, the happier we will be.

17 September 2014

Queer homeless youth in ‘desperate’ need of housing (Canada)

Jane Deacon
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca

to read more, go to:  http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2014/09/17/queer-homeless-youth-in-desperate-need-of-housing

Wisconsin Schools Bans Bullying Based on Gender Identity

A Massachusetts man claims he was mistreated and humiliated by... (UK)

Cardinal Dolan Explains His Decision to Serve as Grand Marshal, Affirms Gay Identity

16 September 2014

We Should All Be Free and Equal

Erin Wilson
http://www.curvemag.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.curvemag.com/News/We-Should-All-Be-Free-and-Equal-144/

Miami-Dade County Takes First Step Toward Transgender Protections

Chicago Gay and Lesbian hall of fame selects next inductees

Growing inequality in society a corrosive thing: TD chief (Canada)

Madhavi Acharya-Tom Yew
http://www.thestar.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/09/16/growing_inequality_in_society_a_corrosive_thing_td_chief.html

Connecticut transgender teen 'Jane Doe' in confinement case escapes

http://www.norwichbulletin.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20140916/NEWS/140919637

Aqua Foundation scholarships help young lesbian, bisexual, transgender women succeed

14 September 2014

First local queer film fest set for launch (Taiwan)

Chi-hao James Lo
http://www.chinapost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/arts-&-leisure/2014/09/15/417249/First-local.htm

India: Government objects to Supreme Court ruling creating legal third gender (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  /2014/09/14/india-government-objects-to-supreme-court-ruling-creating-legal-third-gender/ 

Howard County Center for the Arts Presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT & Charity Art Event, 10/03

Center On Halsted To Host LGBTQ Youth Job Fair Oct. 22

Jon Graef
http://chicagoist.com

to read more, go to:  http://chicagoist.com/2014/09/14/center_on_halsted_to_host_lgbtq_you.php


Transgender Girl Crowned Homecoming Princess

Salt Lake City, Utah

Credit:  http://thebaldgourmet.com/

12 September 2014

‘Straightwashed’ No More: Black LGBT Influencers Are in the Spotlight

Danielle Moodie-Mills
http://www.theroot.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/09/root_100_2014_celebrates_lgbt_leaders.html

Jazz Jennings shares story of her triumphs, struggles as a transgender child in 'I Am Jazz'

Transgender artist set to perform at local church

http://www.oakridger.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.oakridger.com/article/20140912/NEWS/140919935

‘This Is the Place’ for largest gathering of gay Mormons

Peggy Fletcher Stack
http://www.sltrib.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfaithblog/58406680-180/affirmation-conference-lgbt-mormon.html.csp

Transgender girl's bid for Homecoming Princess at Colorado Springs high school raises concerns

11 September 2014

LGBT Rural Summit scheduled Sept. 19 at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska

Hosts Return to Radio Months After Transgender Benefits Comments Got Them Fired

Judge admits HE leaked details of Charlize Theron's adoption in series of racist and sexist anonymous comments on online forum (UK)

Betsey Johnson celebrates brides, marriage freedom

Court upholds New Jersey’s ban on therapy to ‘cure’ kids of being gay

09 September 2014

That's interesting... but what do I do now?

Credit:  http://cdn.madamenoire.com/

On occasion, you happen to find a really good blog.  I happened to find one last night.  http://getequal.org/organizers-toolkit/ is a veritable  treasure trove of ideas about how to find and organize disparate people into a strong, cohesive unit. Whether you live in New York City or Podunk, Iowa, this blog's for you.

Toronto School Board Member Is Finally Called Out For Anti-Gay Rants, Is Left Speechless

Supreme Court asked to hear Indiana, Wisconsin same-sex marriage cases

Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Beating, Robbing Transgender Prostitute

26 percent of transgender voters in Alabama could be shut out by photo ID law, study shows

Leada Gore
http://www.al.com

to read more, go to;  http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/26_percent_of_transgender_vote.html

ezs note:  So ya think that voting doesn't matter?  THINK AGAIN.  If you live in Alabama, have friends who live there, or know allies who live there, make sure they read the article above.  That's why voting is important!

Govt accords minority status to Jain community (India)

08 September 2014

Major transgender conference headed to South Florida

Arlene Satchell
http://www.sun-sentinel.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-broward-transgender-conference-20140908,0,2323835.story

Finding Common Ground

Wayne Maines
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wayne-maines/finding-common-ground_1_b_5777786.html

Feeling alienated (Fiji)

http://www.fijitimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=279752



Man Arrested for Murder of Tenn. Trans Woman

Jason St. Amand
http://www.edgeboston.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.edgeboston.com/news/crime/News/165307/man_arrested_for_murder_of_tenn_trans_woman

Embracing Faith and LGBT Equality in Mississippi

Denise Donnell
www.hrc.org/

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/embracing-faith-and-lgbt-equality-in-mississippi

06 September 2014

Poll shows gay police officers still fear for their careers (UK)

Transgender nightmare in Hong Kong

Eliana Rubashkyn
http://www.wptz.com

to read more, go to: http://www.wptz.com/national/transgender-nightmare-in-hong-kong/27892550#!bQEUb0

New Clinic to Help LGBT Community

Nicole Snyder
http://www.wjbf.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.wjbf.com/story/26465879/new-clinic-to-help-lgbt-community

Parade proves Timmins' pride (Canada)

Jeff Labine
http://www.timminspress.com

to read more, go to:http://www.timminspress.com/2014/09/06/parade-proves-timmins-pride

Warmenhuizen, Noord-Holland (Netherlands)

Credit:  http://www.ballonvaren.com/