Fear for family safety dissolves lawsuit vs. anti-gay law

Colin Stewart
http://76crimes.com

to read more,go to:  http://76crimes.com/2014/08/31/fear-for-family-safety-dissolves-lawsuit-vs-anti-gay-law/

Against Me! Talks About Upcoming Projects at Osheaga [Interview]

Morgan Louchen
http://guardianlv.com

to read more, go to;  http://guardianlv.com/2014/08/against-me-talks-about-upcoming-projects-at-osheaga-interview/

Welcome to Gallup, NM, Where ‘They Just Want Another Person Dead’

Nick Estes
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com

to read more, go to:  http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/08/29/welcome-gallup-nm-where-they-just-want-another-person-dead-156639

Our "Ann" Is Dying

"Fanny Arnstein"
http://10thousandcouples.com

to read more, go to:  http://10thousandcouples.com/issue/september-2014/article/our-transgender-ann-is-dying#sthash.kELd1O7w.dpbs

Brazil poll favorite rows back on gay marriage (UK)

https://uk.news.yahoo.com

to read more, go to:  https://uk.news.yahoo.com/brazil-poll-favorite-rows-back-gay-marriage-221708858.html#a5NpKbF

Community Makes Itself Known, With Discretion

ROBYN ROSS
http://www.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/us/community-makes-itself-known-with-discretion.html?_r=0

Transgender Women's Killings Test Police Outreach

JULIET LINDERMAN
http://abcnews.go.com

to read more, go to:http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/transgender-womens-killings-test-police-outreach-25189565

ezs note:  The murders of two transgender women have shaken the good city of Baltimore to its core.  Please, if you have any information regarding Mia Henderson or Kandy Hall's murder, call the Baltimore police immediately!  Don't let the vermin get away!

Grants Pass, Oregon

Credit:  http://www.visitgrantspass.org/

Hillary Clinton’s Gay Rights Evolution

AMY CHOZICK
http://www.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/fashion/hillary-clinton-gay-rights-evolution.html?_

5 Things We Learned About Jill Soloway’s "Transparent"

MICHELLE EHRHARDT
http://www.out.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2014/08/29/transparent-jill-soloway-dad-trans-amazon

US: California bill outlawing trans and gay panic defenses headed to governor (UK)

Katie Dupere
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/28/us-california-bill-outlawing-trans-and-gay-panic-defenses-headed-to-governor/

ezs note: 'Gay panic' or 'trans panic' are utterly stupid defenses that should have abandoned a decade ago.  Kudos to California for scrapping this byzantine defense.

Ottawa raises flag to mark pride week (Canada)

Brier Dodge
http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com/news-story/4802568-ottawa-raises-flag-to-mark-pride-week/

'Capitol 13' addresses charges for equal rights

http://www.good4utah.com

to read  more, go to:  http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/capitol-13-addresses-charges-for-equal-rights/32590/1VzsSq3OlUmD3UZ2VOHVaQ

Top Pentagon officials say it is ‘likely’ that trans soldiers will soon be allowed to serve openly (UK)

Joseph Patrick McCormick
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/27/top-pentagon-officials-say-it-is-likely-that-trans-soldiers-will-soon-be-allowed-to-serve-openly/

Trans woman murdered in Detroit

http://www.washingtonblade.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/08/27/palmer-park-trans-woman-murdered-in-detroit/

Transgender Man Attacked in Montrose Wants Hate Crime Charges

ADELA UCHIDA
http://news92fm.com

to read more, go to:  http://news92fm.com/471732/transgender-man-attacked-in-montrose-wants-hate-crime-charges/

Rams' Jeff Fisher angry over report on Michael Sam's shower habits

http://www.si.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/08/27/st-louis-rams-jeff-fisher-michael-sam-shower

Would you support homophobia? (Peru)

Agnes Rivera
http://www.peruthisweek.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-would-you-support-homophobia-103761

ezs note:  Emily's Virtual Rocket has relatively few people in Peru, but those of you with friends in Peru might encourage them to make a small (or big!) donation AGAINST Mr. Pandoro in his campaign for mayor.  

Seventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments Seeking Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Indiana and Wisconsin

http://www.enewspf.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/equality/55017-seventh-circuit-hears-oral-arguments-seeking-marriage-for-same-sex-couples-in-indiana-and-wisconsin.html

Race Seen Through Viewfinders - ‘Through a Lens Darkly,’ on African-American Photography

 A. O. SCOTT
http://www.nytimes.com

to see more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/movies/through-a-lens-darkly-on-african-american-photography.html?_r=0

The Pentagon can easily drop its ban on transgender troops, study finds

Dan Lamothe
http://www.washingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2014/08/25/the-pentagon-can-easily-drop-its-ban-on-transgender-troops-study-finds/

Cuomo: Time to outlaw gender identity discrimination

http://www.legislativegazette.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-08-25-88998.113122-Cuomo-Time-to-outlaw-gender-identity-discrimination.html

Pokin Around: The God I choose does not damn gays

Steve Pokin
http://www.news-leader.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.news-leader.com/story/life/2014/08/24/pokin-around-god-choose-damn-gays/14342173/

Did Bill de Blasio Keep His Promise to Reform Stop-and-Frisk?

Taylor Wofford
http://www.newsweek.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.newsweek.com/did-bill-de-blasio-keep-his-promise-reform-stop-and-frisk-266310

Capitol Pride welcomes community to annual celebration

Tracy Loew
http://www.statesmanjournal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2014/08/24/capitol-pride-welcomes-community-annual-celebration/14534277/

LGBT journalists convene in Chicago

Jean Albright
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/LGBT-journalists-convene-in-Chicago/48742.html

TRANS-fusion: Transgender athletes welcomed aboard at rowing marathon (Canada0

Steve Collins
http://metronews.ca

to read more, go to:  http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/1134964/xtrans-fusio-transgender-athletes-welcomed-aboard-at-rowing-marathon/#

Ecuador to grant same-sex unions ID recognition

http://news.yahoo.com

to read more, go to:  http://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-grant-same-sex-unions-id-recognition-230120689.html

Point of View: Why allow religious groups to discriminate?

DONALD CAVANAUGH
http://www.palmbeachpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/opinion/point-of-view-why-allow-religious-groups-to-discri/ng7Wx/

Transcending genders: Working as a clerk at the commissioner’s office, Eraj Aftab wants true gender equality (Pakistan)

http://tribune.com.pk

to read more, go to:  http://tribune.com.pk/story/752784/transcending-genders-working-as-a-clerk-at-the-commissioners-office-eraj-aftab-wants-true-gender-equality/

Palm Center's Belkin seeks to end military trans* ban

Gretchen Rachel Blickensderfer
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Palm-Projects-Belkin-seeks-to-end-military-trans-ban/48740.html

Oakland, California

Credit:  http://www.alamedainfo.com/

Being a Trans Ally: Where to Begin

Brynn Tannehill
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brynn-tannehill/being-a-trans-ally-where-to-begin_b_5697333.html

I Would Learn to Play Hopscotch

Stephanie Mott
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-mott/i-would-learn-to-play-hop_b_5699053.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices

US: Nashville Mayor endorses same-sex marriage (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/22/nashville-mayor-endorses-same-sex-marriage/

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Skewers High Court For Forsaking Fight Against 'Real Racial Problem'

Shadee Ashtari

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/22/ruth-bader-ginsburg-racial-discrimination_n_5699275.html

New partnership makes reporting hate crime easier (UK)

Nigel Slater
http://www.eveshamobserver.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.eveshamobserver.co.uk/2014/08/22/news-New-partnership-makes-reporting-hate-crime-easier--114594.html

ezs note:  Congratulations, West Mercia! (UK)

3 Colleges in Massachusetts Recognized as the Most LGBT-Friendly

Lauren Landry
http://bostinno.streetwise.co

to read more, go to:  http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2014/08/21/campus-prides-list-of-the-most-lgbt-friendly-colleges/

Is NY’s Plaza Hotel Going in the Way of Shariah Law?

JACOB MENDELSON
http://jewishvoiceny.com

to read more, go to:  http://jewishvoiceny.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8333:is-nys-plaza-hotel-going-in-the-way-of-shariah-law&catid=112:new-york&Itemid=295

Leading gay-rights group backs Cuomo

Joseph Spector
http://www.lohud.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/politics-on-the-hudson/2014/08/21/leading-gay-rights-group-backs-cuomos-re-election/14392517/

Someone On Capitol Hill Seems Obsessed With Editing Wikipedia Articles On Transgender Topics

COLIN CAMPBELL
http://www.businessinsider.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.businessinsider.com/someone-on-capitol-hill-is-editing-wikipedia-articles-on-transgender-topics-2014-8

MA Transgender Equal Rights Coalition Applauds City of Worcester’s Passage of Nondiscrimination Protections for Transgender People

http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/2014/08/20/ma-transgender-equal-rights-coalition-applauds-city-worcesters-passage-nondiscrimination-protections-transgender-people/

Michelle Duggar’s hateful anti-transgender rights campaign

MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
http://www.salon.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.salon.com/2014/08/20/michelle_duggars_hateful_anti_transgender_rights_campaign/

First Transgender Officer Graduates From San Francisco Police Academy [Video]

Whitney Phaneuf
http://sfist.com

to read more, go to:  http://sfist.com/2014/08/19/first_transgender_officer_graduates.php

Department Of Labor Extends Employment Protections To Transgender Workers

Zack Ford
http://thinkprogress.org

to read more, go to: http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2014/08/19/3473317/mia-macy-transgender-labor-guidance/

Kluwe, Vikings reach settlement to avert lawsuit

AMY FORLITI
http://www.kansas.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kansas.com/news/nation-world/article1253308.html

Smithsonian adds LGBT history to museum collection

BRETT ZONGKER
http://www.gosanangelo.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.gosanangelo.com/entertainment/arts-and-culture/smithsonian-adds-lgbt-history-to-museum-collection_67415800

A Transgender Student Who Was Reportedly Banned From Her School Receives Good News

Rebecca Klein

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/19/rachel-pepe-school_n_5691054.html

ezs note:  Congratulations! You did it!

Arraignment scheduled for man who allegedly killed Fontana transgender woman in 2013

http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/article_07e5bc76-270f-11e4-9588-001a4bcf887a.html

ezs note:  Fortunately, Dantijer Powell, is having to pay the piper now.  If you know of any transgender person who has been murdered, assaulted, or raped, please call the police now!

Italy: Gossip magazine under fire for giving away homophobic joke book (UK)

Natassja Zielinski
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/18/italy-gossip-magazine-under-fire-for-giving-away-homophobic-joke-book/

The American Museum of Natural History Presents The 2014 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL: “PAST FORWARD,” 10/23-26

http://www.broadwayworld.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/The-American-Museum-of-Natural-History-Presents-The-2014-MARGARET-MEAD-FILM-FESTIVAL-PAST-FORWARD-1023-26-20140818#.U_JN-8VdUl8

Refugees Who Fled Uganda’s Anti-Gay Laws Still Face Danger in Kenya

http://www.ryot.org/uganda-anti-gay-law-overturned-refugees-kenya/788377


to read more, go to:  http://www.ryot.org/uganda-anti-gay-law-overturned-refugees-kenya/788377

Smithsonian museum acquires 86 images from LGBT photographer

Steve Rothaus
http://miamiherald.typepad.com


to read more, go to:  http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2014/08/smithsonian-museum-acquires-86-images-from-lgbt-photographer-silvia-ros-of-miami-shores.html

Documentary chronicles student suicides in Anoka-Hennepin

Olivia Koester
http://abcnewspapers.com

to read more, go to:  http://abcnewspapers.com/2014/08/16/documentary-chronicles-student-suicides-in-anoka-hennepin/

Former Atherton student now transgender advocate

Michael McKay
http://www.courier-journal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2014/08/16/former-atherton-student-now-transgender-advocate/14168447/

Video reveals Mormon woman’s transgender journey

PEGGY FLETCHER STACK
http://www.sltrib.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfaithblog/58301928-180/transgender-daughter-eri-hayward.html.csp

Take lead on nondiscrimination

Jess Rollins
http://www.news-leader.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2014/08/16/take-lead-nondiscrimination/14172625/

Transgender teen told she can't come to school as girl

Carol Gorga Williams
http://www.usatoday.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/15/transgendered-teen-told-she-cant-come-to-school-as-girl/14151795/

Mesa, Arizona

Credit:  http://pics4.city-data.com/

Welcoming First Trans Man To U.S. House of Reps

AJ Trager
http://www.pridesource.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=67545

Oregon adds transgender procedures to Oregon Health Plan

Dana Tims
http://www.oregonlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/08/oregon_adds_transgender_proced.html

Knowing signs of mental illness helps prevent suicides

Bill Stanczykiewicz
http://www.courier-journal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2014/08/15/knowing-signs-mental-illness-helps-prevent-suicides/14114473/

LGBT short play show returns to Lauderdale

Rod Stafford Hagwood
http://www.southflorida.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/your-gay-boyfriend-blog/sf-theater-review-shorts-gone-wild-2,0,1821176.story

US: Memorial to be held for murdered Baltimore trans woman (UK)

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

to read more, go to  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/15/us-memorial-to-be-held-for-murdered-baltimore-trans-woman/

ezs note: Sadly, neither the cases of Mia Henderson nor Kandy Hall have any leads yet.  If you have any information about either of these cases, contact the Baltimore police immediately!!!

Profiles in pride: More than just a celebration (Canada)

Marie-Danielle Smith
http://ottawacitizen.com

to read more, go to:  http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/profiles-in-pride-more-than-just-a-celebration

Boxing Legend Comes Out as Trans Woman

Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/boxing-legend-comes-out-as-trans-woman

HRC Joins National LGBT Organizations in Letter of Support for Family of Michael Brown

Charlie Joughin
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/lgbt-organizations-stand-with-family-of-michael-brown

ERO foes ask court to force city to certify repeal petitions

Katherine Driessen
http://www.chron.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.chron.com/news/politics/houston/article/ERO-foes-appeal-to-higher-court-in-suit-against-5683735.php

Fortress of Louisbourg welcomes gay community (Canada)

Tom Ayers
http://thechronicleherald.ca

to read more, go to:  http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1229022-fortress-of-louisbourg-welcomes-gay-community

State of the Arts: Queer Film Fest focuses on diversity (Canada)

Cheryl Ross
http://www.vancourier.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/state-of-the-arts-queer-film-fest-focuses-on-diversity-1.1309396

Chelsea Manning's lawyers threaten to sue over gender identity treatment (UK)

http://www.theguardian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/12/chelsea-manning-lawyers-gender-identity-treatment

ACLU wants Army to help 2 transgender veterans

http://www.njherald.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.njherald.com/story/26252900/aclu-wants-army-to-help-2-transgender-veterans

Finding Power in the Beauty of Everyday Women

http://www.skininc.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.skininc.com/spabusiness/trends/Finding-Power-in-the-Beauty-of-Everyday-Women-270791621.html

Camp Aranu'tiq: A Safe Haven for Transgender Kids

Mary J. Moss
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-j-moss/camp-aranutiqa-safe-haven_b_5665060.html

LGBT Americans Less Likely to Be Religious

Nolan Feeney
http://time.com


to read more, go to:  http://time.com/3101372/lgbt-religion/

Gay Canadians still face an inequality which may surprise you (UK)

Joseph Patrick McCormick
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/11/gay-canadians-still-face-an-inequality-which-may-surprise-you/

Varsity introduces pee-for-all toilets (South Africa)

Bianca Capazorio
http://www.timeslive.co.za

to read more, go to: http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2014/08/11/varsity-introduces-pee-for-all-toilets

Report Finds Criminalization Increasing Nationwide

TJ Johnston
http://www.indybay.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/10/18759846.php

Where 'Gay American' Jim McGreevey Is, 10 Years On

Geoff Mulvihill
http://www.edgeboston.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.edgeboston.com/news/politics/News/163796/where_'gay_american'_jim_mcgreevey_is,_10_years_on

Museum makes history with ‘LGBTQ’

MARK PRICE
http://www.newsobserver.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/08/09/4059066/museum-makes-history-with-lgbtq.html

Police Apologise for 1994 Raid on Gay Club (Australia)

Kat Callahan
http://roygbiv.jezebel.com

to read more, go to:  http://roygbiv.jezebel.com/police-apologise-for-1994-raid-on-gay-club-1617418359

Long awaited transgender documentary TransJourney to premier tonight

Tammy Reed
http://www.examiner.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.examiner.com/article/long-awaited-transgender-documentary-transjourney-to-premier-tonight

Marriage cases have Bondi in tough spot

Lloyd Dunkelberger
http://capitolcomments.blogs.theledger.com

to read more, go to:  http://capitolcomments.blogs.theledger.com/10800/marriage-cases-have-bondi-in-tough-spot/?tc=ar

Ugandan homosexuals hold pride parade

http://gazette.com/


to read more, go to:  https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5344044929567172395#editor/target=post;postID=6987298727113867207

ezs note:  From the other side of the pond, we salute you!

Vancouver, British Columbia

Credit:  http://upload.wikimedia.org/

Yes we can (vote)!

Credit: http://wildgender.com/

Yeah, I know.  It seems a bit early.  Or a lot. But while you were sunbathing, Democrats, Republicans, Greens, were busy putting their candidates together. All that remains now is the final choices to be made in November.

And that means you, pal.

The time to register to vote is now.  Don't put it off.

New CBS News Poll Shows A Majority of Hispanics/Latinos Support Marriage Equality

http://www.hrc.org


to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/new-cbs-news-poll-shows-a-majority-of-hispanics-latinos-support-marriage-eq

Susan J. Demas: LGBT rights take a hit with Rep. Frank Foster's defeat

Susan J. Demas
http://www.mlive.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_gay_rights_frank_fost.html

New memorial planned for gay veterans at Washington cemetery

Josh Hicks
http://www.washingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2014/08/08/new-memorial-planned-for-gay-veterans-at-washington-cemetery/

Missouri Baptist leader arrested for attempted bestiality

Brett Wilkins
http://www.digitaljournal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/crime/missouri-baptist-leader-arrested-for-attempted-bestiality/article/395834

ezs note:  Just a question - does he commit rape once the horse says "neigh"? Just askin'...

19 Heartbreaking Tumblr Confessions About Surviving as a Transgender Women in America

Derrick Clifton
http://mic.com

to read more, go to:  http://mic.com/articles/95652/19-heartbreaking-tumblr-confessions-about-surviving-as-a-transgender-women-in-america

Whitfield Sides with Sultan of Brunei & Against Human Rights

http://www.hrc.org


to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/whitfield-sides-with-sultan-of-brunei-against-human-rights

LGBT pride shines in downtown Santa Ana

DAVID LOPEZ
http://www.ocregister.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.ocregister.com/articles/pride-631000-lgbt-county.html

School board OKs transgender policy

Michael Dashiell
www.sequimgazette.com


to read more, go to: http://www.sequimgazette.com/news/270210881.html

Monica Jones Takes 'Manifesting Prostitution' Challenge to Arizona Supreme Court

Elizabeth Nolan Brown
http://reason.com


to read more, go to:  http://reason.com/blog/2014/08/06/manifesting-prostitution-law-challenged

1,000 rally for gay marriage before appeals court showdown

http://www.norwalkreflector.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/4798906

US author: Gay couples are perverts that corrupt our kids (UK)

Natassja Zielinski
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/06/us-author-gay-couples-are-perverts-that-corrupt-our-kids/

ezs note:  I particularly like the way Natassja Zielinski let Dunkin spout off, thereby making a complete ass of himself.  

Respect For Transgender People

Daniel Blinn
http://www.courant.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/letters/hcrs-21346--20140805,0,5270376.story

Fourth Circuit Court rules Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

http://lgbtweekly.com


to read more, go to:  http://lgbtweekly.com/2014/07/28/fourth-circuit-court-rules-virginias-ban-on-same-sex-marriage-unconstitutional/

ezs note:  Honestly, the court decision is just a hilarious joke on the attorneys general.  Catch this last paragraph from LGBT Weekly:

"Today’s ruling applies to the entire Fourth Circuit, which includes Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  This is the third appeals court ruling striking down state marriage bans in just one month."

C'mon, guys.   Give it up and save some money for your constituents.

Oakland Pride celebrates fifth year with parade down Broadway Labor Day weekend

http://lgbtweekly.com


to read more, go to:  http://lgbtweekly.com/2014/08/05/oakland-pride-celebrates-fifth-year-with-parade-down-broadway-labor-day-weekend/

'People are afraid of clowns': Laverne Cox slams Conan O'Brien while doing his hair in character as Sophia for hilarious skit (UK)

IONA KIRBY
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/


to read more, go to:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2717184/Laverne-Cox-slams-Conan-OBrien-doing-hair-character-Sophia-hilarious-skit.html

Mayor: Petition to repeal Houston Equal Rights Ordinance ruled invalid

Matt Aufdenspring
http://www.click2houston.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.click2houston.com/news/mayor-petition-to-repeal-houston-equal-rights-ordinance-ruled-invalid/27306128

Olin teams up with Human Rights Campaign to host LGBT workplace inclusion conference​​

http://news.wustl.edu


to read more, go to:  http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/27180.aspx

Survey spotlight on transgender teens (New Zealand)

http://www.radionz.co.nz

to read more, go to:  http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/251384/survey-spotlight-on-transgender-teens

InterContinental employees participate in cultural competency program focusing on the LGBTQ community

KATHY AMES CARR
http://www.crainscleveland.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20140804/BLOGS02/140809947/intercontinental-employees-participate-in-cultural-competency#

Former 'ex-gay' leaders publish open letter saying conversion therapy is damaging

Ruth Gledhill
http://www.christiantoday.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.christiantoday.com/article/former.ex.gay.leaders.publish.open.letter.saying.conversion.therapy.is.damaging/39256.htm

Left Behind: LGBT Youth Struggle to Survive on Streets

http://www.bayoubuzz.com/


to read more, go to:  http://www.bayoubuzz.com/top-stories/item/718361-left-behind-lgbt-youth-struggle-to-survive-on-streets

Vietnam hosts third gay pride parade amid changing ideas (Taiwan)

http://www.chinapost.com.tw

to read more, go to:  http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/vietnam/2014/08/04/413956/Vietnam-hosts.htm

Iranian transgender refugee struggles for acceptance (Canada)

Gavin Fisher
http://www.cbc.ca


to read more, go to:  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/iranian-transgender-refugee-struggles-for-acceptance-1.2725554

Watch: Transgender 13-year-old makes heartfelt plea for acceptance (UK)

Natassja Zielinski
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/03/watch-transgender-13-year-old-makes-heartfelt-plea-for-acceptance/

Mr Gay UK to represent Europe at Mr Gay World contest (UK)

Natassja Zielinski
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/02/mr-gay-uk-to-represent-europe-at-mr-gay-world-contest/

U.S. Attorney retains hate crime listing in stabbing of trans teen

Lou Chibbaro Jr.
http://www.washingtonblade.com


to read more, go to: http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/08/02/u-s-attorney-retains-hate-crime-listing-stabbing-trans-teen/

Annulment of Uganda`s Anti-homosexuality Law Hailed by UN

http://thesop.org


to read more, go to:  http://thesop.org/story/20140802/annulment-of-ugandas-antihomosexuality-law-hailed-by-un.html

Honduras news captures two men beating a trans woman

Liam Johnson
http://www.gaystarnews.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/honduras-news-captures-two-men-beating-trans-woman020814

ezs note:  Chiefs of police:  in case you haven't checked the calendar lately, this is 2014, not 1914.  This means the police you hire are supposed to be professionals, not knuckledragging goofballs.  Just a hint.

Remove prejudices against gays: Malawi activists react to Catholic stand (Malawi)

Green Muheya
http://www.nyasatimes.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.nyasatimes.com/2014/08/02/remove-prejudices-against-gays-malawi-activists-react-to-catholic-stand/

ezs note:  Another shining light, this time from Malawi. Thank you, Mr. Trapence.

Springfield, Massachusetts

Credit:  http://icons.wunderground.com/

       

Opinion: Pro vs. Con is a Matter of Fact vs. Belief

 John Scott G
http://enewschannels.com


to read more, go to:  http://enewschannels.com/2014/08/01/enc23655_181908.php/opinion-pro-vs-con-matter-fact-vs-belief/

Diversity Camp offers refuge from hate

Annie Mccallum
http://www.roanoke.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/diversity-camp-offers-refuge-from-hate/article_7b43630e-82ab-5eb9-a0a4-f62004f24a89.html

Ugandan court scraps new anti-gay law (Australia)

http://www.news.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.news.com.au/world/africa/ugandan-court-scraps-new-antigay-law/story-fnh81gzi-1227010851876

ezs note:  YES!!! Our finger-crossing worked!  

Activists want gay rights on Africa summit agenda

http://www.watermarkonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.watermarkonline.com/2014/07/31/activists-want-gay-rights-on-africa-summit-agenda

Fear and violence in transgender Baltimore: 'It's scary trusting anyone' (UK)

Ed Pilkington
http://www.theguardian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/01/murder-transgender-women-baltimore-heighten-fears-mia-henderson

ezs note:  Don't let the deaths of Mia Henderson or Kandy Hall go unpunished!  If you live in or travel to the greater Baltimore area, and you have knowledge about either one of these murders, please go to the Baltimore police department IMMEDIATELY!!!