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30 July 2014

29 July 2014

Is This Science Magazine Cover Transphobic? Congresswoman Jackie Speier Says Yes

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http://sfist.com to read more, go to: http://sfist.com/2014/07/29/is_this_science_magazine_cover_tran.php

Crist announces first day policies if elected

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http://www.wtsp.com/ to read more, go to: http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/politics/florida/2014/07/29/crist-announces-first-day-policie...

Poll: Miss. gay community leads region in religious, military trends

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Dustin Barnes http://www.clarionledger.com/ to read more, go to: http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/07/29/poll-gay-community...

28 July 2014

Lotus Rising donates LGBT books to SOU's Hannon Library

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Teresa Thomas http://www.dailytidings.com to read more, go to: http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140728/NEWS02...

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Turkey: Trans man actor called up for military service (UK)

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Alice Milliken http://www.pinknews.co.uk to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/28/turkey-trans-man-actor-called-up-f...

27 July 2014

LGBT youth group holding town hall meeting Aug. 7

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collin http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com to read more, go to: http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2014/07/lgbt-youth-group-holding-town-...

26 July 2014

CBC Pride Week: we'll help you get in the spirit (Canada)

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http://www.cbc.ca

Tita Aida - A community icon

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Celeste Chan http://www.hyphenmagazine.com to read more, go to: http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/archive/2014/07/tita-aida-community...

A Mormon mom’s story of unconditional love for her transgender son

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http://www.lgbtqnation.com to read more, go to: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/07/a-mormon-moms-story-of-unconditional-love-for-her-t...

A decision on Louisiana’s same-sex marriage ban could come soon

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Nancy Cook http://www.arklatexhomepage.com to read more, go to: http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/story/d/story/a-decision-on-louisianas...

Watch: Sun-kissed Oldham celebrates Pride in style (UK)

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Emily Heward http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk to read more, go to: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news...

Seinajoki, Finland

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25 July 2014

D&D Developers Explain Choices on Gender Diversity in New Edition

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Robert Stoneback http://www.escapistmagazine.com to read more, go to: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/136405-D-D-Developers...

This won’t be the AIDS-free generation

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HOLLY HENRY http://wtkr.com to read more, go to: http://wtkr.com/2014/07/25/this-wont-be-the-aids-free-generation/ ezs note: Just...

Janet Mock Joins Marie Claire

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MICHELLE EHRHARDT http://www.out.com to read more, go to: http://www.out.com/fashion/truman-says/2014/07/25/janet-mock-joins-marie-cl...

24 July 2014

LGBT journalists to convene in Chicago; NBA player Jason Collins to speak

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Gerald Farinas http://chicagophoenix.com to read more, go to: http://chicagophoenix.com/2014/07/24/lgbt-journalists-to-convene-in-chi...

Out Rep. Jared Polis Trims ENDA's Religious Exemption

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SUNNIVIE BRYDUM http://www.advocate.com to read more, go to: http://www.advocate.com/enda/2014/07/24/out-rep-jared-polis-trims-endas-...

23 July 2014

BELINDA CARROLL ON OBAMA’S BIG GAY LEGACY

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Belinda Carroll http://www.pqmonthly.com to read more, go to: http://www.pqmonthly.com/belinda-carroll-obamas-big-gay-legacy/20225

Jewish groups praise Obama on LGBT worker rights expansion

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http://www.jewishjournal.com to read more, go to: http://www.jewishjournal.com/nation/article/jewish_groups_praise_obama_on_lgbt_worker...

Students praise Diversity Club (Canada)

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John French http://www.squamishchief.com to read more, go to: http://www.squamishchief.com/news/local-news/students-praise-diversity-...

Include 'third gender' children in schools, states advised (India)

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http://zeenews.india.com to read more, go to: http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/include-third-gender-children-in-schools-states-advi...

Connecticut Child Advocate Criticizes DCF for Care of Transgender Teen

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LUCY NALPATHANCHIL http://wnpr.org to read more, go to: http://wnpr.org/post/connecticut-child-advocate-criticizes-dcf-care-transgende...

22 July 2014

Northside creative space for LGBTI youth (Australia)

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Bill Johnston http://www.couriermail.com.au to read more, go to: http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/northside-creative-space...

UNDP Administrator sees stronger role for lawmakers in eradicating AIDS (Fiji)

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http://www.islandsbusiness.com to read more, go to: http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/australia/5835/undp-administrator-sees-stronge...

Justice Department Investigation Uncovers Routine Conduct Which Suggests Newark Police Are Racist Thieves

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Kevin Gosztola http://dissenter.firedoglake.com to read more, go to: http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2014/07/22/justice-department-i...

Growing up transgender: About this special report

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http://www.kshb.com to read more, go to: http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/special-reports/growing-up-transgender-about-the-special-...

GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index Reveals Hollywood Is Sucking with LGBT Representation

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http://www.shewired.com to read more, go to: http://www.shewired.com/need-know/2014/07/22/glaad-issues-failing-grades-two-major-movie-s...

21 July 2014

African Anti-Gay Laws Challenge Health Care (Dubai)

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http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/ to read more, go to: http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/223997625

Bryan Fischer: Obama is ordering Christians to ‘drop dead’ by outlawing discrimination (UK)

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Nick Duffy http://www.pinknews.co.uk to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/21/bryan-fischer-obama-is-ordering-christ...

Gay, transgender workers gain US bias protection

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Nedra Pickler http://bostonherald.com/ to read more, go to: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/07/gay_transgender_w...

20 July 2014

UNAIDS chief calls for end to 'hypocrisy' in fighting HIV-AIDS (India)

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http://indiablooms.com to read more, go to: http://indiablooms.com/ibns_new/health-details/H/200/unaids-chief-calls-for-end-to-hypocris...

Seth Menachem Of 'My Son Wears Dresses' Blog Post Responds To Critics On HLN Weekend Express (Canada)

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Joanna Adams http://www.huffingtonpost.ca to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/07/20/my-son-wears-dresses-seth-mena...

A red light from the church (Canada)

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Rachel Browne http://www.macleans.ca to read more, go to: http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/red-light-from-the-church/

First inclusion alliance school to open

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Lesa Jones http://www.baledger.com to read more, go to: http://www.baledger.com/news/first-inclusion-alliance-school-to-open/article_...

WATCH: The Trans Reporter Changing Turkish Society

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NEAL BROVERMAN http://www.advocate.com to read more, go to: http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/07/20/watch-trans-report...

19 July 2014

Transgender woman from S.A. gets her dream wedding

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LISA KRANTZ http://www.mysanantonio.com to read more, go to: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Transgender-woman-from-S-A...

'Drag is political by its very nature’ (Israel)

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Gil Naveh http://www.haaretz.com to read more, go to: http://www.haaretz.com/life/movies-television/jerusalem-film-festival/.premium-1...

Inside One Hobby Lobby Employee's Inspiring Fight for Equality

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Eliel Cruz http://mic.com to read more, go to: http://mic.com/articles/93494/inside-one-hobby-lobby-employee-s-inspiring-fight-for-eq...

Vikings suspend Priefer for 3 games

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http://www.timesleaderonline.com to read more, go to: http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/547038/Vikings-suspend-P...

President Obama To Sign Order Protecting Gay Employees

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http://www.wfmynews2.com to read more, go to: http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/nation/2014/07/19/president-obama-to-sign-order-prote...

St. Louis, Missouri

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Credit: www.railfanmotels.com

18 July 2014

HRC Staff and Supporters Participate in Transgender Lobby Day

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Jacob Tobia http://www.hrc.org to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/hrc-staff-and-supporters-participate-in-transgender-l...

U.S. appeals court rules Okla. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

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Nicholas Riccardi http://www.lgbtqnation.com to read more, go to: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/07/u-s-appeals-court-rules-okla-same...

Not just here in Prince George (Canada)

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Karen Brunette http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com to read more, go to: http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/opinion/letters/not-just-her...

Stanton letter a warning that SB 1062 fight is not over

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EJ Montini http://www.azcentral.com to read more, go to: http://www.azcentral.com/story/ejmontini/2014/07/17/hobby-lobby-sb-1062-cente...

'Trans Bodies, Trans Selves': A Modern Manual By And For Trans People

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http://www.npr.org to read more, go to: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/17/332051691/trans-bodies-trans-selves-a-modern-manual-by-and-for-tr...

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