New law that spells out rights of transgender students set to take effect in California

http://www.10news.com/


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To my African-American friends, happy Kwanzaa!

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To my UK friends, happy Boxing Day!

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Activists say India ruling criminalizing homosexuality hurts HIV fight

Nirmala George
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/


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To all my Christian friends out there, Merry Christmas!

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Jenya Kushin: Youth suicide is preventable

Jenya Kushin

http://www.gazettenet.com/

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ezs note:  Make the holidays brighter!  If you need help, see a competent counselor NOW!  

'Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,' Transgender Resource Guide, Available In 2014

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: Effort to repeal law may face close call

 DAVID OLSON
http://blog.pe.com/



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Fallon Fox, transgender MMA fighter: Passing is everything

http://chicago.gopride.com/


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Transgender man’s suit claims Georgia jail ignored rape by corrections officer

 NINA GOLGOWSKI
http://www.nydailynews.com/


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ezs note:  Fortunately, this vile 'corrections officer' is getting what he deserves.  If you are a corrections officer who is a witness to such things, please turn him in.  Inmates deserve fair treatment too!!!

EQCA’s John O’Connor on Fighting for Trans Students

Karen Ocamb
http://www.frontiersla.com/

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N.J. gender marker bill advances

http://www.washingtonblade.com/

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Act of kindness: Transgenders help recover missing children (Pakistan)

Rabia Ali

http://tribune.com.pk

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Wait a minute...did you say Utah???

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India Matters: The Third Gender (India)

Sutapa Deb
http://www.ndtv.com


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Group sues Calif. over upcoming transgender law

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/


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Chelsea Clinton to address conference on LGBT youth

http://www.wisconsingazette.com/


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Top 10 LGBT Wins for New York in 2013

Nathan M. Schaefer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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Why trans people have won a major victory in the Scotland equal marriage fight (Scotland)

Nathan Gale
http://www.gaystarnews.com/


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Op-ed: Pope Francis Has Not Made Good on Transgender Rights

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.advocate.com/


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Why Is Fox's Hannity Promoting A Group That Got Caught Lying About Transgender Kids?

 LUKE BRINKER
http://mediamatters.org


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The Good (Inte)review (UK)

 Margaret Manning
http://thegoodreview.co.uk/


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N.J. bill to allow transgender people to get get new birth certificates heads to Chris Christie's desk

http://www.nj.com/


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Christian Group Upset That Transgender, Gay People Are Signing Up For Obamacare

 Michael Allen
http://www.opposingviews.com/


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ezs note:  Oh, god... this is too hilarious!  But don't feel too bad, straight mothers, fathers, sisters, or brothers... we don't discriminate!  Obamacare is for everyone who needs it!

The Netherlands Passes Landmark Gender Identity Law

J. Lester Feder
http://www.buzzfeed.com/


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LSU poll finds Louisiana opposes gay and transgender discrimination

 Julia O'Donoghue
http://www.nola.com/


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ezs note:  WOW!!  Way to go, Louisiana!!!

We are also human beings; let us live! (India)

Deepa Soman
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/


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Jenna Talackova Looks Gorgeous In Elle Canada Photo Shoot

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/


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Sacramento School District to Vote on Trans-Inclusive Policy

 PARKER MARIE MOLLOY
http://www.advocate.com/


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A Transgender Volunteer for the Salvation Army

JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/


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How Obamacare Helps the LGBT Community

Gautam Raghavan, Matthew Heinz
http://www.whitehouse.gov/


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Southern Poverty Law Center files suit against Moss Point School District

 MARY MARGARET HALFORD
http://www.sunherald.com/


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This Just In: The LGBT news blog for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 (various articles)

http://sdgln.com/


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Sandy Hook school shootings - 1 year ago

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we will remember

rest in peace, friends

Japan court issues landmark ruling on transgender parent’s rights

http://www.lgbtqnation.com/


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ezs note:  Yay, Japan!

Church invites transgender choir to perform today (India)

Karishma Kuenzang
http://www.indianexpress.com/


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ezs note:  At last... a nice Christmas story!  Thank you, Bishop Matthew!

The hedge fund honcho who despises transgender kids and the gays

Ken Williams
http://sdgln.com/


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ezs note:  It's almost Christmas Day. C'mon, you can send an extra five or ten (or more) dollars to the Human Rights Campaign to counter Fieler's insane campaign.  The address is www.hrc.org.  Make Christmas a bit merrier!

New school policy protects transgender students

Frances Dinkelspiel
http://www.berkeleyside.com/


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HHS to Reevaluate Ban on Gender-Confirming Surgeries

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.advocate.com


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ezs note: cross yer fingers...

LGBTs to continue development activities despite court verdict (India)

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/


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Younger Americans Back Transgender Worker Protections

Scott Bland
http://www.nationaljournal.com/


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Two Transgender Women Killed—So Why Can't This City Call Them Hate Crimes?

Matthew Fleischer
http://www.takepart.com/


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Bay Area schools adapting to changing times

Doug Oakley
http://www.contracostatimes.com/


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Transgender woman suffers from disability, Brooklyn judge rules

Charisma L. Miller
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/


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Buyin'!

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Tis' the season to be buyin'!  Yeah, I know, it's a bit cheesy, but it's also serious.  The products here are LGBT-positive, so you know they're friendly.  I make no other claims regarding their quality, but, c'mon, there must be at least one you can use!

Oreo

Betty Crocker

Levi's

Cheerios

American Apparel

Walt Disney World

Starbucks

Wheaties

Tide

Microsoft

The Home Depot

Pampers

Pepsi

Safeway

Crest

Old Navy

Girl Scouts

Macy's

Target

JC Penney

Pillsbury

Walgreens

Ford

Gap

Green Giant

(thanks to www.huffingtonpost.com)

Happy shopping!

Transgender model Carmen Carrera makes no secret of wanting to be an Angel for Victoria's Secret (Australia)

MARIA LEWIS
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/


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Coalition Still Short in Bid to Repeal Calif. Trans Student Law

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.advocate.com/


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Grand Rapids rates below average for LGBT equality

 David Czurak
http://www.grbj.com/


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ezs note:  If you wish to view the full Human Rights Campaign article, go to www.hrc.org.

DU seeks third gender status for transgenders (India)

Shaswati Das
http://www.hindustantimes.com/



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Best workplaces for lesbian, gay employees named

http://www.democratandchronicle.com


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