Mi'kmaq recognized as FIRST language of Nova Scotia (video)

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ezs note:  I ran across and Rev. Ed Trevors gave a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  I may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him. To find more about him, go to Bing AI and type in 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

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Ancient Judaism Recognized a Range of Genders. It’s Time We Did, Too.

Elliot Kukla

The New York Times

Rabbi teaching

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lead story - Mosque bombing convict wants transgender identity recognized

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ABC News

Bloomington, MN

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please press:  abcnews.go.com

ezs note:  Uh... yeah... on the one hand, Emily Claire Hart does deserve her proper use of pronouns.  However, her vicious use of a bomb on a peaceful Muslim community beggars description.  She deserves the maximum.   

civil rights - Civil and Human Rights Are Essential and Our Courts Must Meet This Moment

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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Lincoln Memorial (interior)

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please press:  civilrights.org 

ezs note:  Although transgender rights are mentioned in passing, signatories include the Human Rights Campaign, Matthew Shepard  Foundation, National Center for Transgender Equality, and PFLAG National. 

Minnesota - UMN grad student recognized for poem exploring transgender confinement

Farrah Mina
Minnesota Daily

University of Minnesota

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Alaska - Alaskan recognized by NPR for 'Tiny Desk Contest' submission

Jack Carney
KTUU

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Ghana - LGBT community in Ghana calls for a referendum on gay rights

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GhanaWeb

Aburi Botanical Garden, Ghana

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Transgender pupils to be recognised in future A-level results

Rachael Pells
The Independent

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Transgender marine, 20, who enlisted while living as a woman will soon become one of the first to be recognized as a man by the U.S. military (UK)

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Daily Mail

Aaron Wixson

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please press:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk

North Delta's Crossroads United Church officially recognized as an ‘affirming’ ministry (Canada)

James Smith
North Delta Reporter

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In First, Lebanese Court Rules Transgender Man May Be Officially Recognized as Male (Israel)

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Haaretz

Beirut, Lebanon

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Law enforcement officials are recognized for fighting hate

TAMI ABDOLLAH
KSBY

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Letter: Hassan strong on civil rights

DOUGLAS MARINO
http://www.concordmonitor.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.concordmonitor.com/opinion/13677212-95/letter-hassan-strong-on-civil-rights

India gets first transgender news anchor months after third gender legally recognised (UK)

LIZZIE DEARDEN
www.independent.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/india-gets-first-transgender-news-anchor-months-after-third-gender-legally-recognised-9746804.html

3 Colleges in Massachusetts Recognized as the Most LGBT-Friendly

Lauren Landry
http://bostinno.streetwise.co

to read more, go to:  http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2014/08/21/campus-prides-list-of-the-most-lgbt-friendly-colleges/

Capital City shows its Pride this weekend

MOLLY GILMORE
http://www.theolympian.com

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First Transgender Legally Recognized in Vietnam - http://www.advocate.com

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