Gay, lesbian and transgender Ugandans face violent backlash

Katie G. Nelson
Humanosphere

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ezs note:  Yes, you can help!  Especially if you are going to Uganda on business or pleasure, you can take a few moments to e-write a polite yet firm letter to your Ambassador.  In the US, she is Ambassador Oliver Wonekha.  Her address is oliver.wonekha@mofa.go.ug.  For other countries, please contact www.google.com to find them.  Thanks!

Loving Out Loud: On Black LGBT Love

Kim Katrin Milan
NDONT STOP

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Obama Administration Fights for the LGBT Community

Jason Desrochers
We Up It

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Transgender employees biggest victims over LGBT failures of big UK companies (UK)

Bauke Schram
International Business Times UK

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Oregon Sen. Leads Charge for LGBT Civil Rights

Karina Brown
Courthouse News Service

Jeff Merkeley

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Texas High Court Strikes Down LGBT Ordinance

Andreas Preuss
Bulletin Leader

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Something different

Hans Peter
Williston Herald

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How Christians have learned to love through history

John Locatelli
The Seattle Times

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EEOC: Civil Rights Act Includes LGBT Protections

George Prentice
Boise Weekly

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ezs note:  To see the more complete document, see the complete EEOC ruling.

Russia's ruling party fights 'gay fever' with 'Heterosexual Flag' (United Arab Emirates)

United Press International
Big News Network

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Carolina Beach changes town policy after lifeguard flies LGBT flag off stand

Press
WECT

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LGBT Student Bullying Protections to Be Included in ESEA Reauthorization Debate

Evie Blad

Education Week

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LGBT Community Prepares For Next Step In Gay Rights Battle

SHELBY LIN ERDMAN
wabe

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STORIES AND PORTRAITS OF SWIMMERS FEATURED IN FEARLESS: PORTRAITS OF LGBT ATHLETES

Lauren Neidigh
Swim Swam

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Mormon church donates to Utah LGBT center

Press
ctpost.com

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Feds Set New Policies for LGBT Detainees

Julián Aguilar

The Texas Tribune

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Istanbul Police Use Water Cannon, Rubber Bullets and Tear Gas on LGBT Marchers

Ashley Fantz, Gul Tuysuz and Arwa Damon
FOX2

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For Mennonites, Question Of LGBT Membership Yields Few Easy Answers

Emily Reddy
KUNC

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54 Black LGBT Personalities Express Their Sentiments Over Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Passing

Waddie G.
The G-list

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Augusta Pride Charts Progress, Growth

Renetta DuBose
WJBF.com

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