28 February 2015

EastEnders to introduce first transgender character reveals producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins (UK)


Mirror

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Charlotte youth’s suicide prompts support, evokes emotion

Matt Comer

qnotes

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Cairo, Egypt

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27 February 2015

South Carolina college denounces homosexuality after two volleyball players come out as gay

Marissa Payne
The Washington Post

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Eddie Redmayne as a transgender pioneer: another Oscar lock?

Craig Takeuchi

Straight


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'Black Madam' Tells Jurors She Gave Amber Rose Butt Injections

NBC 10.com


um... this is you after receiving illegal butt injections...

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Same-sex marriage supporters file high court brief

Todd Spangler

Livingston Daily


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26 February 2015

Facebook Adds New Suicide Prevention Tools and a Fill-in-the-Blank Gender Option

The Mary Sue

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More than 30 ‘religious freedom’ bills threaten jobs and economy in over a dozen states

press
LGBT Weekly

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Senate guts transgender rights bill (Canada)

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Toronto Sun

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25 February 2015

Many LGBT homeless youth sell sex to survive on the streets, report says

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Transgender teen leads protest at Memorial High School

Karen Grace

KENS5


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We’re just regular people’: Documentary shines light on what it’s like to be transgender (UK)

WENCY LEUNG

The globe and mail



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This Daily Pill Virtually Eliminates The Risk Of HIV Infection, Two New Studies Confirm

ZACK FORD
thinkprogress

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ezs note:  I am cautiously optimistic regarding the use of Truvada.  It certainly wouldn't hurt.  Be aware, though, that there is a virus in Cuba which is more stubborn than the old HIV/AIDS virus.  Be safer and ask your doctor.

23 February 2015

Life on the Line: Between Abled and Disabled

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US names first global envoy for gay rights (Australia)

Staff
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Santa Rosa transgender man struggles to get surgeries covered

ANGELA HART

The Press Democrat



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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
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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)

Press
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

Press
MyCentralOregon


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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


Wyoming Public Media

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