Emily's virtual rocket

ezs note: One-third of homeless are GLBT. Think of that. Then do two things: make a donation to your local GLBT chapter. Second, DEMAND that permanent and temporary housing be built for our homeless friends. You can make a difference!

Settlement reached in transgender bathroom case

JOSH O'LEARY
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/

*more here*

20 June 2013

Johnson County settles with transgender woman over restroom complaint

Gregg Hennigan

http://thegazette.com/

*more here*

19 June 2013

Elizabeth Warren for POTUS? Hmmmm...

Credit: media.npr.org

In the last election, Barack Obama was my choice. Still is. On the whole, I believe he is a good choice.

But on those times the President gets a little fudgy, someone needs to hold his feet to the fire. Unfortunately, not too many Democratic Senators are willing to do this.

Elizabeth Warren is a refreshing exception.

When Barack Obama nominated people who were just a bit too cozy with Wall Street, she didn't passively let it go by. She said, hey Barack, you gotta do better than this.

Early on, I believe that Elizabeth Warren might be a good president. I know what she must be thinking. Being a senator really isn't all that bad. Despite its trappings, the White House is a place of a million headaches.

I respect that. But before you brush aside the idea, at least give it a second thought. If nothing else, it'll give those outside the commonwealth of Massachusetts a chance to vote for you!

18 June 2013

Transgender candidate could become a first in NYC

http://www.dailyamericannews.com/

*more here*

Del. House takes up gender identity bill

RANDALL CHASE

http://www.seattlepi.com/

*more here*

16 June 2013

New York, New York

Hello!

Happy Father's Day... here's what's happening... New York, New York... Stony Brook, New York... Basking Ridge, New Jersey... Milwaukee, Wisconsin... Roseburg, Oregon... Bergen, Hordaland, Norway... Naperville, Illinois... Greenville, Pennsylvania... Boston, Massachusetts...

Islamabad, Pakistan...Lingfield, Surrey, England, UK... Bellevue, Nebraska... Lahaina, Hawaii... Panama City, Panama... Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia... Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia... Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, UK... Barrow,

Cumbria, England, UK... Beaverton, Oregon... Hamm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany... South Shields, South Tyneside, England, UK... Woodland Hills, California... Roseville, Michigan... Louisville, Kentucky..,. New Boston, New Hampshire... Deerfield, Illinois... Pacifica, California...

Wilmington, Delaware... Villa Park, Illinois...Silver Spring, Maryland...

Hey, you dads out there... make everyone out there proud of you!

www.redcross.org

www.doctorswithoutborders.org

SCOTUS alert

Tomorrow might be a humongous day. The Supreme Court of the United States of America might be deciding, first, whether gays and lesbians are unfairly taxed, and second, whether gays and lesbians should have the right to marry nationwide. (Let's hope they choose "yes" on both!) In any case, I'll be watching carefully. Hope we win!

Transgender girl wins right to use girls' toilets

Alys Francis

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/

*more here

ezs note: Good for you, Emma!

15 June 2013

Hormone therapy to halt puberty safe, effective in transgender adolescents

http://www.healio.com/

*more here*

ezs note: This is, indeed, a promising hormone therapy for adolescents. However, it is still in its infancy. If you are undergoing experiences, either positive or negative, please let me know.

Wedding bells to ring at Baltimore Pride Festival

http://www.wtop.com/

*more here*

Social Security Allows Transgender People To Change Gender Records Without Reassignment Surgery

Sarah Rae Fruchtnicht

http://www.opposingviews.com/

*more here*

To all my African-American friends, happy Juneteenth!

Frederick Douglass 1818 - 1895

Credit: politic365.com

First Ever San Mateo County Pride Celebration in Central Park

Laura Dudnick

http://fostercity.patch.com/

*more here*

14 June 2013

Obama urges ban on workplace bias against gays

DARLENE SUPERVILLE

http://www.macombdaily.com/

*more here*

12 June 2013

Take Pride in Supporting LGBTQ Youth

Ellen Kahn

http://www.youthtoday.org/

*more here*

Calif. bill allowing transgender students to use bathroom of their choice expected to pass

Jessica Chasmar

http://www.washingtontimes.com/

*more here*

Boston Police Department Adopt Transgender Inclusive Policy

Jason St. Amand

http://www.edgeboston.com/

*more here*

11 June 2013

Multnomah Co. makes new rules for gender-neutral bathrooms

http://www.kptv.com/

*more here*

10 June 2013

Syracuse celebrates LGBT pride by raising rainbow flag over city hall

http://www.9wsyr.com/

*more here*

Lex & Terry Issue Apology For Transgender Remark

http://www.allaccess.com/

*more here*

New London mayor, husband invited to White House

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/

*more here*

ACT NOW -- Transgender Rights for Ireland

Sara R. Phillips

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

*more here*

Dress code loosened for transgender ID photos

Tanatpong Kongsai

http://www.nationmultimedia.com

(Thailand - different publication)

*more here*

Michigan's first gay couple, married by Odawa tribe, invited to White House

Brandon Hubbard

http://www.petoskeynews.com/

*more here*

09 June 2013

Christine Quinn Offers Self-Defense Classes

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/

*more here*

ezs note: Don't you become another tragic statistic! In New York City, the cost is free! To find out if your city or town is doing the same, check your phone book. There are also literally thousands of private self-defense classes you can call. Don't delay - call today!

Israeli model shows LGBT support with urinal photo

JEAN PAUL ZAPATA

http://www.gaystarnews.com/

*more here*