Julie Mack: Election season reflects GOP's shifting stances on gay rights, legalized marijuana

Julie Mack
http://www.mlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/10/julie_mack_election_season_ref.html

HRC Endorses PrEP & Calls for Bold Action to Expand Access to Anti-HIV Drug

http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/hrc-endorses-prep-calls-for-bold-action-to-expand-access

ezs note:  Become one of the happy, healthy, RESPONSIBLE adults!  If you are one of the sexually active adults - or even just thinking about it - take your Truvada DAILY.

Akkai to speak on sexual minorities at Japan meet (India)

Rohith B R
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

to read more, go to:  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toireporter/author-Rohith-B-R.cm

Now it's YOUR turn!!!

Credit:  http://acluhawaii.files.wordpress.com

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You know, there are transgenders  and allies who don't see the point in voting.  They might be right.

Except for being kicked out of their apartment, they might be right.

Except for housing shelters (and these are the REALLY lucky ones), they might be right. 

Except for town or city councils who have no clue, they might be right.

Except for Boards of Education who are total airheads, they might be right.

Except  for members of Congress who call YOU "deviant" for the clothing you wear, they might be right

BULLSHIT!!!

REGISTER AND VOTE!!!

True Trans (review)

http://www.punknews.org/

to read more, go to:  http://www.punknews.org/review/12945/laura-jane-grace-true-trans-episode-1

Transgenders and Theology

Judy Valente
http://www.pbs.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2014/10/17/october-17-2014-transgenders-theology/24400/ 

EXCLUSIVE Crime Minister: Police haven’t paid enough attention to homophobia and transphobia (UK)

Joseph Patrick McCormick
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/17/exclusive-crime-minister-police-havent-paid-enough-attention-to-homophobia-and-transphobia/

U.S. to recognize same-sex marriages in 7 new states

http://www.news10.net

to read more, go to:  http://www.news10.net/story/news/nation/2014/10/17/same-sex-marriages-recognized-in-7-new-states/17438597/

Baton Rouge man remains jailed in Metairie murder of transgender woman and her lover

Paul Purpura
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2014/10/baton_rouge_man_to_remain_jail.html

to read more, go to:  http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2014/10/baton_rouge_man_to_remain_jail.html

LGBT Youth Homelessness Is Not an Us/Them Issue

Jama Shelton
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jama-shelton/lgbt-youth-homelessness-i_b_5991742.html

Teen pleads in Oakland bus skirt-burning case

Henry K. Lee
http://www.sfgate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Teen-pleads-in-Oakland-bus-skirt-burning-case-5827456.php

Vatican backs away from 'welcoming homosexuals' stance

GRETA MCCLAIN
http://www.digitaljournal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/religion/vatican-backs-away-from-welcoming-homosexuals-stance/article/409103

Transgender woman in critical condition after beating

http://www.metro.us

to read more, go to:  http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/local/2014/10/15/transgender-woman-critical-condition-beating/

ezs note:  Police got a lucky break with one of the suspects being caught on tape. Don't let the scumbags go  free!!!

Aquino urged to cancel military accord with US (United Arab Emirates)

Manolo B. Jara
http://gulftoday.ae/

to read more, go to:  http://gulftoday.ae/portal/05b9234b-18af-47c3-a84b-fc941968dda9.aspx

Lincoln board gets earful on gender training

http://www.edweek.org/

to read more, go to:  http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/10/15/lincoln-board-gets-earful-on-gender_ap.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/

Right Wing Fails to Stop Gender-Inclusive Training in Neb. Schools

MITCH KELLAWAY
http://www.advocate.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/education/2014/10/14/right-wing-fails-stop-gender-inclusive-training-neb-schools

Turkey’s first 'gay marriage' (Turkey)

Semih Idiz
http://www.al-monitor.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/10/turkey-lgbt-first-gay-marriage-nightmare.html#

Seoul mayor supports same-sex marriage (South Korea)

Kim Young-jin
http://www.koreatimesus.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.koreatimesus.com/seoul-mayor-supports-same-sex-marriage/

Use ‘she’ for Jennifer Laude

Patrick King Pascual
https://ph.news.yahoo.com

to read more, go to:  https://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/use-she-for-jennifer-laude-200508656.html

The Next Civil Rights Frontier: How the Transgender Movement Is Taking Over

Nico Machlitt
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more,. go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nico-machlitt/the-transgender-movement-is-taking-over_b_5974198.html

LGBT teachers to meet President Higgins today (Ireland)

http://www.gaelick.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.gaelick.com/2014/10/lgbt-teachers-to-meet-president-higgins-today/36558/

Column: Treat everyone with respect

Frederick Tran
http://www.theshorthorn.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theshorthorn.com/opinion/column-treat-everyone-with-respect/article_e04b31e6-5305-11e4-91fc-0017a43b2370.html

Dear Abby: Transgender ex a big problem

http://www.dnj.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.dnj.com/story/life/2014/10/13/dear-abby-transgender-ex-big-problem/17222559/

Scotland to host same-sex weddings (UK)

http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/news/scotland/scotland-to-host-same-sex-weddings-1.625396

Marine Held in Death of Transgender Woman in the Philippines

Luis Martinez
http://abcnews.go.com

to read more, go to:  http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/10/marine-held-in-death-of-transgender-in-the-philippines/

Call for hate crime legislation (Ireland)

http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie

to read more, go to:  http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/national/call-for-hate-crime-legislation-1-6352893

‘South Park Season 18’ Talks Bathroom Rights, Transgender, Reveals Lorde’s Identity; ‘Yellow Flicker Beat’ Singer Reacts, Retweets Kanye West

Conan Santiago
http://www.hallels.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.hallels.com/articles/9311/20141012/south-park-season-18-talks-bathroom-rights-transgender-reveals-lorde.htm


ezs note:  Yeah, I know that not everyone likes "South Park". (such is life)  But, hell, I do, and this one's an absolute gem.  Don't read the story first (it's rife with spoilers).  It's entitled "The Cissy".    Enjoy!

Comment: National Coming Out Day is still important because we have a long way to go (UK)

Andrew Doughty
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/12/comment-national-coming-out-day-is-still-important-because-we-have-a-long-way-to-go/

‘I’m so flattered’: Transgender Walton student believed first in state to be elected to homecoming court

Emily Boorstein
http://mdjonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://mdjonline.com/pages/full_story/push?article--I-m+so+flattered-+Transgender+Walton+student+believed+first+in+state+to+be+elected+to+homecoming+court%20&id=25941179

Russian rights group calls state legal attack 'insult' (Pakistan)

http://www.brecorder.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.brecorder.com/general-news/172/1231947/

First same-sex marriages in Gaston could come Monday

Lauren Baheri and Michael Barrett
http://www.gastongazette.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.gastongazette.com/spotlight/first-same-sex-marriages-in-gaston-could-come-monday-1.385744

New LGBT center welcomes central Iowans

Linh Ta
http://www.desmoinesregister.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2014/10/11/lgbt-center-safe-space-opening/17119199/

Ste Anne school adding gender-neutral washroom (Canada)

Ian Froese
http://www.thecarillon.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thecarillon.com/local/Ste-Anne-school-adds-gender-neutral-washroom-278911881.html

Alexandra Billings, transgender actor: 'Transparent came up when I had nothing to lose' (UK)

Steven W Thrasher
http://www.theguardian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2014/oct/10/-sp-alexandra-billings-transgender-actor-transparent

Briefly in the arts (top story)

http://www.dentonrc.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.dentonrc.com/entertainment/entertainment-headlines/20141011-briefly-in-the-arts.ece

Bellingham, Washington

Credit:  http://www.fairhavenstorage.com

VALERIE SCHULTZ: Coming Out Day may make road a little smoother

Valerie Schultz
http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/lifestyle/local/x1020048716/VALERIE-SCHULTZ-Coming-Out-Day-may-make-road-a-little-smoother

Help us find out why some hate crime victims suffer in silence (UK)

http://www.camden.gov.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/news/2014/october-2014/help-us-find-out-why-some-hate-crime-victims-suffer-in-silence.en;jsessionid=CB8BFEE6787F50B7442B42C89C76DC04

HIV Testing Rates Climb With Real World Social Networking More Than Other Referral Methods

Justin Caba
http://www.medicaldaily.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.medicaldaily.com/hiv-testing-rates-climb-real-world-social-networking-more-other-referral-methods-306758

It's YOUR right to vote!

Credit:  http://transequality.org

So, some of you are saying, "Eh, voting -- I'll get around to it sooner or later."

Well, guess what, pal?  In one state, you're already too late to vote!  

Crazy? I completely agree with you.  But that's one state's method  of limiting your voice.

If you live in the other 49 states, it's not too late.

But it will be -- very, very soon.

REGISTER AND VOTE.

New play offers local residents and their stories for National Coming Out Day

CANDACE CHANEY
http://www.kentucky.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kentucky.com/2014/10/09/3471700/new-play-offers-local-residents.html?sp=/99/684/

SOUTH PARK PARODIES LORDE FOR AN ENTIRE 'TRANSGENDER' EPISODE

http://www.gigwise.com/
 
to read more, go to:   http://www.gigwise.com/news/95023/south-park-parodies-lorde-for-an-entire-transgender-episode

Arrest made in slaying of O.C. transgender activist

Adolfo Flores
http://www.latimes.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-transgender-activist-slaying-20141008-story.html

Emma Watson’s UN gender equality campaign is an invitation to men, too

Emma Herman and Mama Cash
http://womennewsnetwork.net/

to read more, go to:  http://womennewsnetwork.net/2014/10/08/un-gender-equality-campaign/

Op-ed: Why This Major Organization Is Changing Its Name

REA CAREY
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2014/10/08/op-ed-why-major-organization-changing-its-name#.VDUhQMxwZ48.twitter

Gay rights vote postponed by Jackson City Council.... (unrelated)

Will Forgrave
http://www.mlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/10/what_you_might_have_missed_fro_4.html

Courier Mail slurs slain trans woman with 'she male' headline (Australia)

Matt Akersten
http://www.samesame.com.au/

to read more, go to:  http://www.samesame.com.au/news/11446/Courier-Mail-slurs-slain-trans-woman-with-she-male-headline

ezs note:  This, *ahem*, "newspaper", is so utterly below disgust, I can scarcely know what to say.  Please  go to to change.org in the article and click on there.  Thanks. 

Trans inmates abused

Devon Strayer
http://www.pointparkglobe.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/850699/Trans-inmates-abused

Supreme Court Passively Clears the Way for Same-Sex Marriage

Nonnie Shivers
http://www.jdsupra.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-passively-clears-the-way-f-79591/