UN chief Ban Ki-Moon: It is everyone’s responsibility to speak out against homophobia (UK)

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

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ezs note:  If you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or allied straight, and some knucklehead spouts his/her garbage, don't remain silent - SPEAK UP!!!

In Brazil, Hundreds of Thousands March for Gay Rights

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Repression, homophobia and transgender policies in Iran - MARIA KARI - http://rabble.ca

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'Lost Girl' Trans Panic Violence Goes Unanswered - Diana O'Brien - http://chicago.gopride.com

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'The Cross in the Closet' reinforces transphobia while dealing with homophobia - Kathy Baldock - http://www.lgbtqnation.com

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Shun homophobia (bulatlat.com (Philippines))

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Gays call for end to homophobia (www.eyewitnessnews.co.za (South Africa))

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Homophobia exacts a chilling price as hate crimes climb (www.independent.co.uk)

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ezs note:  If you are transgender, gay, lesbian, or bisexual and are being harassed, please turn them in!  It's time for you to stop worrying, and let the trolls do it for a change!

Don't tolerate homophobia (Vindy)

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Laws criminalizing homosexuality are incompatible with international human rights standards and fuel homophobia (lezgetreal)

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Emily's post: small victories for Wisconsin progressives and the health impact of homophobia (Isthmus)

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