04 February 2015

LGBT group gets governor's attention

Peter Rouleau
The Sentinal

The end is not yet in sight in gay rights fight

Adam Rhodes

Central Florida Future


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Zoey Tur makes history as America's first transgender TV reporter

Matt Bradwell
UPI

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Laverne Cox, Rainn Wilson to speak at BSU

Staff
The Star Press

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03 February 2015

Yes, the American Family Association is Still a Hate Group

Staff
Human Rights Campaign

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Missing Teen Found

Katelyn Murphy
ABC 6

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Rent: The Plight For Equality (UK)

Elizabeth Clarke
The Journal

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Spokane council hears call for support for transgender woman who says police disrespected her

AP
Daily Reporter

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Bruce Jenner's mom supports transgender sex change transition: 'I am so proud'

Samantha Chang
examiner.com

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01 February 2015

IOM: Attacks Against Foreign Migrants on Rise in South Africa

Staff
Big News Network

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Transgenders form entire cast of this movie (India)

Shyam Prasad S
Bangalore Mirror

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Let Leelah Rest in Peace: Ban Conversion Therapy on Minors

Tiffany Chan
The Wellesley News

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Poland: Transgender politician to run for President (UK)


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Authorities Identify Transgender Woman Murdered In Van Nuys Apartment Fire

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CBS/local

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ezs note:  It's time to put the vermin in jail.  Anyone having information about this murder, please call 818-374-0040.

31 January 2015

Egyptian Court Sentences Trans Woman To Six Years In Prison On Prostitution Charges

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BuzzFeed

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Why tolerance is the only way forward

Greg Little
Standard Journal

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3 things to know about 2nd week of Legislature

MICHELLE L. PRICE
Standard Examiner


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LTE: Thanks for LGBT support

Carlotta Grandstaff
Ravalli Republic


Heart of It All: Coeur D'Alene wedding chapel opens its doors to all kinds of couples

DEVIN HEILMAN
The Republic

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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

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29 January 2015

Study Lists Many Hardships Still Faced By LGBT People Across The U.S.

Sasha Razumikhin

EDGE Media Network



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10 Common Ideas About Sex That May Be Totally Wrong

Liz Langley
Alternet

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LGBT sexual violence numbers are disturbing, but present opportunity

Justin Peligri
The GW Hatchet

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Republican congressman: ‘Homosexual rights are not human rights’ (UK)


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Transgender Activist Profiled By Police And Convicted Of “Walking While Trans” Gets New Trial

Matthew Tharrett 
LOGOTV

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25 January 2015

‘Born a woman, but always been a man’ (Malaysia)

FERNANDO FONG
The Rakyat Post

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Army general says he is planning to come out: 'I'm gay, and plan to fight military homophobia' (UK)

CAHAL MILMO
The independent

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Battling infection: AIDS patients urged to register for treatment (Pakistan)

Tariq Ismaeel
The Express Tribune

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ezs note: If you haven't been tested yet -- get tested now!!

UKIP General Secretary: If you love shemales, come to the UK (UK)


The Pink News

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ezs note:  Oh, joy.  If you live in the UK, the next time voting comes around, vote AGAINST the UKIP candidate.  I don't care if it's Labour or Conservative -- it's the one area where both parties find the UKIP equally reprehensible.

Transgender man has private audience with Pope Francis

Michael K. Lavers
The Blade

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24 January 2015

Transgender teen’s death stirs action in US and beyond

Dan Sewell
The Boston Globe

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ezs note:   Despite what you may think at times, you do have a friend!  Please contact these people:

The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans LifeLine: www.translifeline.org
Family Acceptance Project: http://familyproject.sfsu.edu
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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21 January 2015

Somerset teenager launches leaflet to help foster parents support LGBT young people (UK)

Staff
Somerset County Gazette

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NC Democratic Party candidate calls transgender opponent ‘a man’

Colin Campbell 
News-Observer

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Metairie man arrested for abducting, robbing transgender person in the French quarter

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Transgender cop files lawsuit against Connecticut city, police agency that fired her


Daily News

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Why It’s a Big Deal That Obama Said ‘Transgender’


Time

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ezs note:  Thank you, President Obama!!!

19 January 2015

‘Buffy’ Star Anthony Head Reached Out To A Trans* Teen In The Sweetest Way Possible

Crystal Bell
MTV News

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The UK is planning to open its first school for gay and lesbian students (UK)

Andrea Crossan
PRI

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City Council committee wants gay-straight alliance bill changed (Canada)

Gordon Kent
Edmonton Journal

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China's transgender sex workers 'marginalized and vulnerable'

KIERAN GUILBERT
reuters

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Jewish Bookfest presents acclaimed writer on trans issues

Staff
Moultrie News

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