Lagos, Nigeria

Credit:  http://img.slate.com

It's almost time - and in some states, it IS time!

Credit:  http://www.tgeu.org

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C'mon now.  I suspect you've heard this from me before.  If not, here it is:  VOTE. 

Analysis of PrEP Data Shows High Adherence in U.S., and Among Most at Risk of HIV

Barbara Jungwirth
http://www.thebody.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thebody.com/content/75066/analysis-of-prep-data-shows-high-adherence-in-us-a.html

ezs note:  Be safe!!!  If you are a sexually active transgender person -- or you're just thinking about it -- the time to start taking Truvada is NOW.  Read the directions on the box or  bottle twice.  You'll be happy AND healthy!

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

Canada: 8-year-old transgender girl says she is repeatedly bullied by school parent (UK)

Aaron Day
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/03/canada-8-year-old-transgender-girl-says-she-is-repeatedly-bullied-by-school-parent/

Organization to honor various local leaders for contributions to LGBT community

http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=25277

Six times human rights laws helped LGBT equality (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/03/six-times-human-rights-laws-have-helped-lgbt-people/

How do I help someone who is self harming? (UK)

Jo-Anne Rowney
http://www.getbucks.co.uk

to read more, go to: http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/news-opinion/how-help-someone-who-self-7874464

Why ABC Family is a leader in LGBT inclusion on television

Sonali Kohli
http://qz.com

to read more, go to:  http://qz.com/274639/why-abc-family-is-a-leader-in-lgbt-inclusion-on-television/

League tables vote on transgender student-athletes

http://www.sctimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/minnesota/2014/10/02/transgender-high-school-prep-sports/16589107/

Report shows over 200 LGBT murders in Brazil this year (Australia)

Cec Busby
http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au

ezs note:  216  lgbt people murdered.  76 transgender people murdered.  THIS IS A TRAVESTY!!!

Who’s Real Enough for Facebook?

VAUHINI VARA
http://www.newyorker.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/whos-real-enough-facebook

'Insides Out' will share transgender tales for all

Sarah Colburn
http://www.sctimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sctimes.com/story/entertainment/arts/2014/10/01/insides-will-share-transgender-tales/16555295/

Study reveals which networks have the most LGBT characters

Samantha Highfill
http://insidetv.ew.com

to read more, go to:  http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/10/01/gladd-gay-depictions-television/

Hillsborough votes to include gays in civil rights protections

Mike Salinero
http://tbo.com

to read more, go to:  http://tbo.com/news/politics/hillsborough-votes-to-include-gays-in-civil-rights-protections-20141001/

Facebook apologizes to drag queens for ‘real names’ policy (Canada)

Barbara Ortutay
http://globalnews.ca

to read more, go to:  http://globalnews.ca/news/1593254/facebook-apologizes-to-drag-queens-for-real-names-policy/

First gender-neutral restrooms for University of California (Malaysia)

http://www.themalaymailonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/first-gender-neutral-restrooms-for-university-of-california

Miss. LGBT couple accused of committing ‘fraud’ to get married

http://www.washingtonblade.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/09/30/miss-lgbt-couple-accused-committing-fraud-get-married/

Anti-gay remarks at debate spark anger in Brazil

http://www.philstar.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.philstar.com/world/2014/10/01/1375248/anti-gay-remarks-debate-spark-anger-brazil

The Financial Penalty Of Being LGBT In America

http://www.pridesource.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=68236

Gay marriage ban stalls changes to Dallas pensions

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/gay-marriage-ban-stalls-changes-to-dallas-pensions/article_9b6e8b21-6992-5012-83e2-6385ec614b6b.html

One Incarcerated, Transgender Buddhist's Experience With Medical Care in Federal Prison

Christopher Zoukis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christopher-zoukis/medical-care-in-prison_b_5838090.html?utm_hp_ref=impact&ir=Impact

Three Suspects Arraigned On Hate Crime Charges In Brooklyn Anti-LGBT Shooting

Tony Merevick
http://www.buzzfeed.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.buzzfeed.com/tonymerevick/prosecutors-suspects-in-brooklyn-hate-crime-shooting-yelled#1re6n4p

Gay Couple Denied Communion After 30 Years Together: Today In Gay (and others)

Dan Avery
http://www.newnownext.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.newnownext.com/annie-lenox-says-gay-is-irrelevant-same-sex-couple-denied-communion-today-in-gay/09/2014/

Sold out Pride event brings diversity to Nunavut’s capital (Canada)

Thomas Rohner
http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca

to read more, go to:  http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674sold_out_pride_event_brings_diversity_to_nunavuts_capital/

A Rose By Any Other Name: The Problems With the Facebook Name Policy

Jose Gallegos
http://blogs.indiewire.com

to read more, go to:  http://blogs.indiewire.com/bent/a-rose-by-any-other-name-the-problems-with-the-facebook-name-policy-20140928

New Law Gives Trans Californians Respect After Death

MICHELLE GARCIA
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/28/new-law-gives-trans-californians-respect-after-death

US: California governor signs law outlawing ‘gay panic’ legal defense (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/28/california-governor-signs-law-outlawing-gay-panic-legal-defense/

Comment: The road to a better future is paved with rainbows (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/28/comment-the-road-to-a-better-future-is-paved-with-rainbows/

Opponents of MN transgender athletes hit the showers

Bob Collins
http://blogs.mprnews.org

to read more, go to:  http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2014/09/opponents-of-mn-transgender-athletes-hit-the-showers/

Controversial activist named head of Equality Utah

Marissa Lang and Robert Gehrke
http://www.sltrib.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58459325-90/williams-utah-equality-gay.html.csp

Barney Frank opens up on politics and married life

Patrick Saunders
http://thegavoice.com

to read more, go to:  http://thegavoice.com/barney-frank-opens-life-politics-married-life/

Editorial: Eric Holder's legacy

http://www.trentonian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20140927/editorial-eric-holders-legacy

Palm Springs ‘Political Pop Up’ draws hundreds

Sherry Barkas
http://www.desertsun.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/2014/09/27/political-pop-election/16348343/

Del. school board member opposes teaching definition of gay

http://www.lgbtqnation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/09/del-school-board-member-opposes-teaching-definition-of-gay/

Lomira, Wisconsin

Credit:  http://mw2.google.com

What the Federal Government Can do to Improve LGBT Health

Sean Cahill
http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/2014/09/26/federal-government-can-improve-lgbt-health/

UN Rights Council: Landmark Resolution on Anti-Gay Bias

http://www.hrw.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/09/26/un-rights-council-landmark-resolution-anti-gay-bias

Suicide Prevention Month: Because One Life Lost Is Too Many

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-m-schaefer/suicide-prevention-month-_b_5882834.html

ezs note:  I know that things really suck sometimes - - but there really  is help!!  Look for a competent psychologist or psychiatrist.

EEOC files first-ever lawsuits on behalf of transgender workers

Tammye Nash
http://m.dallasvoice.com

to read more, go to:  http://m.dallasvoice.com/eeoc-files-first-ever-lawsuits-behalf-transgender-workers-10180491.html?mobile-redirector-transfer=true

First Comes Love

Lewis Whittington
http://www.edgeonthenet.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.edgeonthenet.com/entertainment/books/165463/first_comes_love

Vigil To Honor Murdered Trans Women Hopes To Find Political Allies

http://www.queerty.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.queerty.com/vigil-to-honor-murdered-trans-women-hopes-to-find-political-allies-20140925

Homelessness among youths on the rise, lawmakers told

LAURA KRANTZ
http://www.benningtonbanner.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.benningtonbanner.com/region/ci_26602900/homelessness-among-youths-rise-lawmakers-told

ACLU wants to file brief in Miss. same-sex divorce case

http://www.clarionledger.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/09/25/aclu-wants-to-file-brief-in-same-sex-divorce-case/16215343/

Op-ed: Remembering the AIDS Crisis as a Gay Trans Man in a Double-Closet

H. Adam Ackley
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2014/09/25/op-ed-remembering-aids-crisis-gay-trans-man-double-closet

Malaysia urged to stop transgender arrests

http://www.aljazeera.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2014/09/hrw-malaysia-must-stop-transgender-arrests-201492555147558263.html

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