U.S. Condemns Murder Of Transgender Teen Joseph Sanchez

http://www.ontopmag.com

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ezs note:  Please, take another look at the photograph of Joseph Sanchez.  If you vacation in Belize, or live there, and have information about the murder, please contact the police immediately!!  Thanks so much.

Immigration Reform 2013 is Critical For LGBT Immigrants, Just Take a Look At This Map

 Jaime A. Oliva
http://www.policymic.com/

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Eric Ohena Lembembe, Gay Rights Activist, Tortured And Killed

ROBBIE COREY-BOULET
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/



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Lex & Terry Issue Apology For Transgender Remark

http://www.allaccess.com/


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PHOTOS: New Yorkers Join Christine Quinn And Edith Windsor In A March Against Hate Violence
http://www.queerty.com/


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Hearing to address
anti-trans violence set
 Seth Hemmelgarn
http://www.ebar.com/


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Violence Against Transgender Women In Latin America Thwarts HIV Efforts - Hope Gillette - http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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

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VIEWPOINT: America the senseless - Sarah Toce -http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

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ezs note:  This may seem a bit off-topic, but please take the time to read it.  If you are so moved, go to www.house.gov, enter your ZIP code, and tell your legislator that you are for sensible gun control.  Thank you.

Eden Lane Promotes Work, Not Status As Only Transgender Broadcaster -http://www.ontopmag.com

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Violence Against Gays (www.starnewsonline.com)

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Domestic violence charity seeking transgender worker (pressitt.com {UK})

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Escalating police violence and transgender people (www.huffingtonpost.com)

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Anti-transgender violence how hate-crime laws have failed (www.truth-out.org)

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The agenda: Could a transgender civil rights bill prevent hate violence?

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ezs note:  Read this, please.  It may be the most seminal work of the quarter century. 

Amnesty International Fights Proposed Changes to European Violence Against Women Treaty (care2)

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Violence erupts at funeral of Ugandan activist (WGLB)

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EZS note:  Please, if you or someone you know is of
Ugandan descent, let their voice be heard LOUD
AND CLEAR!!!  There should be no mercy for this
heinous act of murder.  They should be punished to
the FULL extent of the law.

Iran: Discrimination and Violence Against Sexual Minorities (Payvand [Iran])

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Brussels alarmed by Turkish police violence

EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS – Five Turkish transgendered people are set to go on trial on Thursday (21 October) on charges of resisting police and may face of up to three years in prison, in a case which could negatively impact the EU's yearly assessment of Turkey's progress toward accession. (more above)

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

GMDVP hosts annual Halloween event to shed light on domestic abuse in the LGBT community.  (more above)