Ohio: Toledo adds transgender protections to law after vicious attack

please press:  http://www.sdgln.com

ezs note:  Ohioans - take just a minute to urge the state legislature to pass HB 300.  Candice asks you - and I ask you!

Support for statewide nondiscrimination law growing in Utah, poll shows

Dennis Romboy
http://www.deseretnews.com

to read more, go to:   http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865613621/Support-for-statewide-nondiscrimination-law-growing-in-Utah-poll-shows.html

US: Las Vegas launches same-sex wedding ad campaign (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/15/us-las-vegas-launches-same-sex-wedding-ad-campaign/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/15/us-las-vegas-launches-same-sex-wedding-ad-campaign/

New Law Gives Trans Californians Respect After Death

MICHELLE GARCIA
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/28/new-law-gives-trans-californians-respect-after-death

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/

26 percent of transgender voters in Alabama could be shut out by photo ID law, study shows

Leada Gore
http://www.al.com

to read more, go to;  http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/26_percent_of_transgender_vote.html

ezs note:  So ya think that voting doesn't matter?  THINK AGAIN.  If you live in Alabama, have friends who live there, or know allies who live there, make sure they read the article above.  That's why voting is important!

Fear for family safety dissolves lawsuit vs. anti-gay law

Colin Stewart
http://76crimes.com

to read more,go to:  http://76crimes.com/2014/08/31/fear-for-family-safety-dissolves-lawsuit-vs-anti-gay-law/

Is NY’s Plaza Hotel Going in the Way of Shariah Law?

JACOB MENDELSON
http://jewishvoiceny.com

to read more, go to:  http://jewishvoiceny.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8333:is-nys-plaza-hotel-going-in-the-way-of-shariah-law&catid=112:new-york&Itemid=295

Ugandan homosexuals hold pride parade

http://gazette.com/


to read more, go to:  https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5344044929567172395#editor/target=post;postID=6987298727113867207

ezs note:  From the other side of the pond, we salute you!

Ugandan court scraps new anti-gay law (Australia)

http://www.news.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.news.com.au/world/africa/ugandan-court-scraps-new-antigay-law/story-fnh81gzi-1227010851876

ezs note:  YES!!! Our finger-crossing worked!  

Uganda's anti-homosexuality law could be overturned in the courts

Nina Porzucki
http://www.pri.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-07-30/ugandas-anti-homosexuality-law-could-be-overturned-courts

ezs note:  Cross yer fingers, people...

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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Group seeks referendum on transgender rights law

Michael Dresser
http://www.baltimoresun.com/


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ezs note:  Marylanders - please inform your friends and neighbors about the purpose of this odious anti-bill.  Together, we can do it!

UCC challenges North Carolina law criminalizing gay marriage services

 M.L. SCHULTZE
http://www.wksu.org


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Bill to remove anti-sodomy law passes House committee

ALEX WOODWARD
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/


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Perry: Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Prison Rape Law

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/


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ezs note:  Ah, good ole Dick Perry - and, no, I DIDN'T misspell his first name...

Nick Clegg: this weekend is one our country should never forget (UK)

Nick Clegg
http://www.libdems.org.uk


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Foes of transgender rights law revive ballot fight

http://www.lompocrecord.com

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Mass. Senate passes updates to anti-bullying law

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