30 June 2014

Supreme Court clears ban on gay conversion therapy

Lisa Leff
www.visaliatimesdelta.com

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ezs note: Apart from the universal acceptance of gay marriage, this may be the most significant ruling by the Supreme Court. Even Justices Thomas and Scalia called it crap.  Another quack bites the dust!

It’s A Celebration! The Best Pics From Pride Parades Around The Nation

aminajade
http://globalgrind.com

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Medicaid Doesn't Cover Transgender Health Care in New York—Yet.

Nicole Pasulka
http://www.takepart.com

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US: Supreme Court rules that religious freedom applies to businesses (UK)

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

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Anti-discrimination task force reports back to council

Thomas Gounley
http://www.news-leader.com

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29 June 2014

Punjab to comply with Supreme Court directions on transgender welfare (India)

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1.5 Million People Attend 44th Annual Pride Parade in San Francisco

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Obama takes gay rights global, despite an uncertain welcome

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Catholics march in Pride Parade: 'This is all about justice'

Manya Brachear Pashman
http://www.chicagotribune.com

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Thousands turn out for Istanbul gay parade (Australia)

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28 June 2014

27 June 2014

LGBTQ communities speak out after person found shot to death

Emily Wood
http://www.wlwt.com


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ezs note:  Sadly another transgender woman was murdered today, this time in Cincinnati.  If you live or work in the greater Cincinnati area, and you have information about Tiff Edwards' murder (original name: DeAndre Edwards) please notify the police IMMEDIATELY!!! Or call Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040.

Fundraiser to feature comedy, jazz

CHRYSTAL ALEGRIA
http://www.pe.com


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David Cameron: Same-sex marriage is just one reason to celebrate this Pride in London (UK)

David Cameron
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


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Jewlyes Gutierrez: Mother of Bullied Transgender Teen Talks About Daughter's Journey

David-Elijah Nahmod
http://blogs.sfweekly.com


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26 June 2014

Mamet fails to grasp essence of theatre, objects to transgender role (Canada)

RUSSELL SMITH
http://www.theglobeandmail.com

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Meyer Memorial Trust, Sexual Assault Services Program fund The Harbor

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ezs note:  Please, if you or someone you know is being assaulted, get help RIGHT AWAY! 

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

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ezs  note: Here's a hint for you - I LOVE movies!  Great movies, so-so movies, even stinkers - I love 'em all!  This blog contains 175 of the greatest LGBT movies of all time. Yeah, you'll grouse over a few  that made it and a few that didn't, but, hell, that's half the fun of lists!  My personal favorite was Ma Vie En Rose (My Life In Pink), starring Georges  DuFresne. Please - give this list a look!

5 Ways DOMA’s Demise Changed the Finances of Same-Sex Married Couples (Mine Included)

Stuart Armstrong II
http://time.com


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25 June 2014

When, oh when, will the silliness end?

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On this day, it happened - twice.  Both Utah and Indiana struck out.  Indiana had its first same-sex marriage a few hours later.  Now, I understand the feelings these attorneys general must have.  (Mind you, I don't agree with them - I just understand them.)  However, when you put your pants on and and head to the office, your priorities change.  In fact, to do your job worthily, they must change.  Otherwise, get a job at a liquor store or something.

This isn't the type of job akin to a knight, mounting his trusty steed and given a lance.  When  court after court disagrees with you (including the Supreme Court) after awhile you just look like a silly nobody rather than a courageous attorney.

You've fought the good fight.  You've said your peace.  But now, the time has really come.  Let us be married.

Students rise in defense of equality, and inspire the community

Lindsay Sauvageau
http://www.leominsterchamp.com


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Pride Week Victory: WA State Bans Exclusions for Transgender Health Coverage

DOMINIC HOLDEN
http://www.thestranger.com

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Millington Naval Base Will Hold LGBT Pride Event

BIANCA PHILLIPS
http://www.memphisflyer.com


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What's in an abbreviation? WorldPride 2014 organizers go long (Canada)

Laura Armstrong
http://www.thestar.com


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Biden: Protecting gay rights defines a nation as civilized (Canada)

Jim Kuhnhenn
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca


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24 June 2014

Leonard Pitts: ‘Maybe we all have to come out’

LEONARD PITTS JR.
http://www.sanluisobispo.com


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From merely awkward to truly troubling: Questions trans people face - and how they answer (Canada)

Leanne Italie
http://www.windsorstar.com

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Trans activist Brackett to speak at Frederick Pride

Steve Charing
http://www.washingtonblade.com


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Jailed Connecticut transgender teen moved to psych center

http://www.nhregister.com

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ezs note:  GOOD. I'm glad she is in a proper facility which meets her needs.

23 June 2014

A vulnerable section (India)

Dar Akhter Rasool
http://www.greaterkashmir.com

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A transformative change

Jeremy C. Fox
http://www.bostonglobe.com


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Here's 4 Great Latin & South American Queer Films Currently Screening At Frameline

GARY M. KRAMER
http://blogs.indiewire.com


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American sanctions hit Uganda’s ‘most vulnerable’ hardest

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Activists, authorities disagree on gender identity after Upstate boy forced to remove makeup for DMV photo

Andrew Knapp
http://www.postandcourier.com

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22 June 2014

Why Pride Is Not a Choice, But Necessary to Our Survival

Allison Hope
http://www.huffingtonpost.com


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Equality celebrated at Rocket City Pride

 Vincent Crivelli
http://www.waff.com


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Transgender Priest Compares LGBTQ Oppression To Persecution Of Jesus

http://www.inquisitr.com


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Pride-SWFL picnic marks second year

Michael Braun
http://www.news-press.com


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Police Seek Suspect in Sex Assault of Transgender Female

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ezs note: Police got a lucky break this time.  The transgender woman got a number of clues as she was being raped.The suspect was driving a gold four-door Lexus, possibly an ES 350.  This took place in the Washington DC area.  If you see the car, do NOT encounter the suspect, but contact the police IMMEDIATELY!!!  The phone number for the police is 202-727-9099.

21 June 2014

Chattahoochee Valley foundation hosts first gay pride event

Sara Lim
http://www.wtvm.com


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Without Fanfare, Obama Advances Transgender Rights

LISA LEFF
http://abcnews.go.com


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45 Trailblazers Who Changed The World, From Pride 1969 To Pride 2014

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Transgender priest to preach at National Cathedral

Amy Himmelberg
http://kansasfirstnews.com


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Toronto's gay community choir wants you to sing along (Canada)

Natalia Manzocco
http://www.blogto.com


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Telford, Telford on Wrekin, England, UK

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20 June 2014

Ordinance creates opportunity for all in Sterling Heights

Jeff Payne
 http://www.macombdaily.com

We Are All Equal; And When We Are Not, It's Time to Step Up

Marianne Mollmann
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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Uganda defiant at US sanctions over 'vile' anti-gay law

http://www.globalpost.com

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ezs note:  Keep the pressure UP!  Let the ambassador that you will not countenance such vile and monstrous laws being  passed, and let your Congressperson know that letters or e-mails do make a difference!  Change Uganda's mind!

Vigil to be held Sunday in honor of transgender victim

Cristela Guerra
http://www.news-press.com

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Yaz'min, and to her friends and family, know that your loss is our loss.  If you live or work in the Fort Myers area, and you have information about this murder, please bring this to the attention of police IMMEDIATELY!!!