28 August 2014

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