New Mexico Groups Applaud Introduction Of Federal Equality Act

Press
KRWG/NPR

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ezs note:  National Public Radio (NPR) is a great alternative versus the dreck that's on most of the station these days.  If you like it, put a bumper sticker on your car!  Hell, even if one person a day tries 

NPR out, you've increased the knowledge base just a smidge!

HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Popular in High-Risk Patients

Marcia Frelick
Medscape

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ezs note:  Be happy - just be careful!  Consult with a COMPETENT doctor about alternatives before you have sex.

No more “fronting,” transgender inmate embraces new name

Margie Fishman
Delaware Online

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Transgender life in Ukraine officially labeled as 'disorder' (Ukraine)

Anna Yakutenko
Kyiv Post

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The absurd reason the FDA bans many transgender women from donating blood

German Lopez
Vox

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Investigation into transgender woman’s death continues; vigil planned

Staff
The Tampa Tribune

India Clarke (police using Samuel Clarke)

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ezs note:  Unfortunately, another transgender woman has been murdered.  Please don't let this vermin get away!  If you live or travel through Hillsborough County (largest city is Tampa) in Florida, and you have seen anything, please call the police!

Sheriff's office- 813-247-8200

Crime Stoppers- 1-800-873-TIPS

Rest in peace, India...

Black Transgender Woman Profiled While On Vacation, Now Stuck In Iowa Jail

Zack Ford

Think Progress

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DISGUSTING AFA ARTICLE BLAMES TRANS TEEN FOR TLC CANCELLING DUGGAR SHOW

Melanie Nathan
O-blog-dee-o-blog-da

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Police release video of man burning gay-themed mural in Mission

Steve Rubenstein
SFGate

San Francisco, Mission District

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ezs note:  If you know the whereabouts or identity of the person who defaced the mural in San Francisco (Mission district) please call the police at (415) 575-4444 or (415) 553-1133.  

Something different

Hans Peter
Williston Herald

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Jeb Bush supports open transgender service in the military

Gerald Farinas
Opus News

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How Christians have learned to love through history

John Locatelli
The Seattle Times

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Transgender troops policy change raises many questions

Andrew Tilghman
Navy Times

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Rochester Pride parade: A celebration with a new theme

Ashley Zilka
rochesterhomepage.net

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Group raises money to help transgender inmate

Patt Johnson
The Des Moines Register

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Republicans Splintering On Same-Sex Marriage Fight Ahead Of 2016 Election Campaigns

Saira Mueller
International Business Times

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With new sense of self, transgender Greenwich teen looks to the future

Silvia Foster-Frau
Greenwich Time

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Austin, Texas

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The Brave New World of Gender Pioneers

Mac Scotty McGregor
The Huffington Post

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My Voice: Pastor has change of heart on gay marriage

David Bacon
The Argus

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EEOC: Civil Rights Act Includes LGBT Protections

George Prentice
Boise Weekly

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ezs note:  To see the more complete document, see the complete EEOC ruling.

What are Ohio lawmakers doing to protect gays? Not much

Jessie Balmert
The Marion Star

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Speaker Boehner Should Remove Hateful Anti-LGBT Lawmaker From Leadership of Finance Committee

Press
HRC

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EXCLUSIVE: More than six in ten people were bullied at school according to shock new poll (UK)

Nick Gutteridge
Express

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Caitlyn Jenner honors West Bloomfield transgender boy during her ESPYs speech

Monica Drake
Oakland Press

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HISTORIC TRADITIONAL ZULU MARRIAGE ENDING IN DIVORCE

Melanie Nathan
O-blog-dee-o-blog-da

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ezs note:  Please read Tshepo Modisane's letter regarding marriage.   In my view, it is quite stirring.

Inaugural transgender march slated for Kelowna Aug 8 (Canada)

Alistair Waters
Capital News

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Other Views: Pentagon and transgender ban

Press
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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"Trolls and Chasers": Doin' a great job!

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Once in a while, you see a great blog.  When trolls and idiots rear their ugly heads, seeking your money or your sex, this brave troupe shines their light, forcing the vermin to scurry away.  This isn't my work - just a grateful MTF.

trolls and chasers

Altunsoy, Timucin

Craig, Jamie

Cullinan, John Jr.

Davila, Renata

Joseph, Henry

Julio, Ken

King, Carrie

Lane, Candi

LaVeaux,

Lizin, Cedric

Lustful Wolf

Lynch, Rick

Mann, Val

Mertz, Fred

Mills, John

özdoğan, Ertan

pusy pusy

Savas, Cenk

“UN peacekeeping mission” (fraudulent)

Ustan, Cherna

Thank you!

Laws, proposed rules change same-sex opportunities

Press
News-Press.com

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Salvadoran Trans Man Says He Was Brutalized by Police After Pride Parade

Mitch Kellaway
The Advocate

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Sundance film shows "unglamorous" side of being transgender

Press
AOL

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Letter on same-sex marriage has Mormons talking, listening

Peggy Fletcher Stack
The Washington Post

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Trans male competes to be on Men's Health cover

Maria Caspani
Philly Voice

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Pentagon Expected to Lift Transgender Ban

Lolita C. Baldor
US News and World Report

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Honing vocal skills important to transgender youths

Barbara Brotman
San Antonio Express-News

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Buffalo, New York

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Fired employee sues Starwood Hotels over transgender discrimination

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PalmBeachPost.com

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SDCC ’15: Writing Transgender Character

Joe Glass
Bleeding Cool

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US Vice President Joe Biden praises gay activists for ‘moral courage’ and ‘physical courage’

Greg Hernandez
Gay Star News

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The Struggle for Fairness for Transgender Workers

The Editorial Board
The New York Times

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Russia's ruling party fights 'gay fever' with 'Heterosexual Flag' (United Arab Emirates)

United Press International
Big News Network

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Gloucester schools defend transgender bathroom policy

Associated Press
ABC13

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New award ceremony announced to celebrate Scotland's LGBTI Community (UK)

Press
Herald Scotland

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5 Most Absurd Quotes From Louisiana Supreme Court's Marriage Temper Tantrum

Sunnivie Brydum
The Advocate

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Carolina Beach changes town policy after lifeguard flies LGBT flag off stand

Press
WECT

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LGBT Student Bullying Protections to Be Included in ESEA Reauthorization Debate

Evie Blad

Education Week

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WV transgenders now have more freedom with driver’s licenses

Chelsea Spears
WOWKtv.com

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Conservative Baylor University drops 'homosexual acts' from misconduct code

Jon Herskovitz
Reuters

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Miss Global PH bet: I am a hermaphrodite (Philippines)

Robert R. Requintina
Tempo

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