US: California governor signs law outlawing ‘gay panic’ legal defense (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/28/california-governor-signs-law-outlawing-gay-panic-legal-defense/

US: Transgender woman murdered in Memphis (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/07/us-transgender-woman-murdered-in-memphis/

ezs note:  Unfortunately, this good transgender woman, Alejandra Leos, was murdered today.  If you have any information, please call the Memphis Police Department. DON'T LET THIS TROLL GET AWAY!!!

US: Gender non-conforming teen to sue DMV after being told to ‘look like a boy’ for license photo

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


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/01/us-gender-non-conforming-teen-to-sue-dmv-after-being-told-to-look-like-a-boy-for-license-photo/

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.

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/

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!!!

LGBT Americans Less Likely to Be Religious

Nolan Feeney
http://time.com


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

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.  

Gay, transgender workers gain US bias protection

Nedra Pickler
http://bostonherald.com/

to read more, go to: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/07/gay_transgender_workers_gain_us_bias_protection?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald+(Home+-+BostonHerald.com)

U.S. appeals court rules Okla. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Nicholas Riccardi
http://www.lgbtqnation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/07/u-s-appeals-court-rules-okla-same-sex-marriage-ban-unconstitutional/


ezs note:  Oh, this is soooooooooooooo sweet!!!

US: Pansexual college student fundraises tuition after being cut off by family (UK)

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

to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/15/us-pansexual-college-student-fundraises-tuition-after-being-cut-off-by-family/

ezs note:  C'mon, folks.  Help Katie out.  You  can afford 5 or 10 bucks.  (more would be great!)

US: New law allows NYC transgender citizens access to gender-affirming ID (UK)

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


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/10/us-new-law-allows-nyc-transgender-citizens-access-to-gender-affirming-id/

Anti-gay persecution abroad demands U.S. action

Elyse Frishman
http://www.jewishjournal.com

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Tony Perkins: Obama is ‘exporting’ homosexuality around the world (UK)

Nick Duffy
www.pinknews.co.uk

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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!

US: LGBT groups drop support of anti-discrimination law ENDA over ‘religious freedom’ exemption (UK)

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

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US: Trans teacher still banned from classroom, after being fired and reinstated (UK)

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



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'Preferred' Pronouns Gain Traction At US Colleges

LISA LEFF
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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Underworld saint becoming more popular in US - http://azstarnet.com

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ezs note:  Are you or a loved one approaching age 65 years or older?  Are you younger than that, but want to plan ahead?  If you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, the time to start planning is now.  A good place to start is at www.lgbtei.org.