22 February 2015

Councillor issues apology after name-calling

MARIA SLADE
stuff.co.nz

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Shelters urged to respect gender identities of trans residents

Marisa Taylor

Aljazeera America

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More U.S. firms eyeing LGBT consumers (Japan)

Kunihiko Yasue
The Japan Times


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Among the Navajos, a Renewed Debate About Gay Marriage



GAY ORGANIZATIONS ISSUE LAST MINUTE CALL FOR ARKANSAS GOVERNOR TO VETO BILL BANNING LGBT NON-DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCES

Kyler Geoffroy
Towlerod

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20 February 2015

Date set for Ireland’s same-sex marriage referendum (UK)


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Pope Francis compared the arguments for transgender rights to nuclear weapons

German Lopez
Vox

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ezs note:  Oh, Frank, Frank... and here I was thinking you were ready to enter the 11th century...

19 February 2015

Vigil Planned Amid Homicide Investigation Of Transgender Woman

Peter D'Oench
CBS Miami

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ezs note:  Please, if you any information regarding Kristina's murder, call the Miami Police at 305-471-TIPS.  Don't let these vermin get away!

Pediatrician won’t treat baby with two moms

staff
SportAct

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ezs note:  IMHO,  the only that this "pediatrician" should be serving is fries with the burger.  Enough said.


Transgender grandchild makes Rep. Mike Honda proud -- and a little worried

Julia Prodis Sulek
San Jose Mercury News

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18 February 2015

Transgender attack suspects plead not guilty in Spokane

KREM staff
KREM

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SFU students push for gender-inclusive washrooms in 'sh*t-in' (Canada)

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The Canadian Press

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Why you should always use "transgender" instead of "transgendered"


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Peter Tatchell: We must not de-gay Canal Street (UK)

Charlotte Dobson
Manchester Evening News

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'Transgender is beautiful:' Actress Laverne Cox of 'Orange is the New Black' visits SVSU

Jessica Shepherd
mlive.com

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15 February 2015

Glee brings together 200-member transgender choir

 
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‘Academically dishonest’ Shariah Index survey draws civil society ire with bias on minorities (Malaysia)

ZURAIRI AR
Malay Mail Online

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Massage workers sometimes victims of human trafficking

Mark Lungariello
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13 February 2015

11 Things Christians Need to Stop Saying to LGBT People (VIDEO)


The Huffington Post


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Response From Gay Community On Kate Brown’s Promotion

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The Times and Transgender Issues (Part 2 of 2): On Bruce Jenner

Margaret Sullivan
The New York Times

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A Mormon Leader Signals New Openness on Transgender Issues. This Could Be Huge.


Taylor G. Petrey
Outward


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10 February 2015

Urban Outfitters markets tapestry with Nazi-era anti-gay imagery

Staff
Windy City Media Group

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Arkansas lawmakers seek to bar anti-discrimination expansion

Andrew Demillo
paradisepost.com

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Brownback rescinds executive order that offered protections on basis of sexual orientation

Jonathan Shorman
cjonline

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Senate Overwhelming Approves Anti-Discrimination Bill


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LOCAL CHARITY SHOWS LOVE TO THE WOMEN OF THE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY (Canada)

SIMRAN SINGH
vancity buzz

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09 February 2015

07 February 2015

Democrats elect new state party chair, pass trans-inclusive language

Matt Comer

qnotes


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Bruce Jenner involved in fatal car crash during paparazzi chase



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US: Florida bill would make it illegal for transgender people to use public toilets (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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Transgender Latina Woman Killed In San Francisco

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ezs note:  Please, if you have any information about the murder of Taja Gabrielle DeJesus, call the San Francisco Police Department at 415-575-4444.  Thanks.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


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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