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03 August 2014

Former 'ex-gay' leaders publish open letter saying conversion therapy is damaging

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Ruth Gledhill http://www.christiantoday.com to read more, go to: http://www.christiantoday.com/article/former.ex.gay.leaders.publish.o...

02 August 2014

Mr Gay UK to represent Europe at Mr Gay World contest (UK)

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Natassja Zielinski http://www.pinknews.co.uk to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/02/mr-gay-uk-to-represent-europe-a...

U.S. Attorney retains hate crime listing in stabbing of trans teen

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Lou Chibbaro Jr. http://www.washingtonblade.com to read more, go to: http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/08/02/u-s-attorney-retains-ha...

Annulment of Uganda`s Anti-homosexuality Law Hailed by UN

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http://thesop.org to read more, go to: http://thesop.org/story/20140802/annulment-of-ugandas-antihomosexuality-law-hailed-by-un.html

Honduras news captures two men beating a trans woman

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Liam Johnson http://www.gaystarnews.com/ to read more, go to: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/honduras-news-captures-two-men-beatin...

Remove prejudices against gays: Malawi activists react to Catholic stand (Malawi)

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Green Muheya http://www.nyasatimes.com to read more, go to: http://www.nyasatimes.com/2014/08/02/remove-prejudices-against-gays-malaw...

Springfield, Massachusetts

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01 August 2014

Opinion: Pro vs. Con is a Matter of Fact vs. Belief

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John Scott G http://enewschannels.com to read more, go to: http://enewschannels.com/2014/08/01/enc23655_181908.php/opinion-pro-vs-co...

Diversity Camp offers refuge from hate

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Annie Mccallum http://www.roanoke.com to read more, go to: http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/diversity-camp-offers-refuge-from-hate/a...

Ugandan court scraps new anti-gay law (Australia)

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http://www.news.com.au to read more, go to: http://www.news.com.au/world/africa/ugandan-court-scraps-new-antigay-law/story-fnh81gzi-122...

Activists want gay rights on Africa summit agenda

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http://www.watermarkonline.com to read more, go to: http://www.watermarkonline.com/2014/07/31/activists-want-gay-rights-on-africa-summi...

Fear and violence in transgender Baltimore: 'It's scary trusting anyone' (UK)

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Ed Pilkington http://www.theguardian.com to read more, go to: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/01/murder-transgender-women-b...

31 July 2014

How downing of Flight MH17 might also harm LGBT Ukrainians

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Thom Senzee http://lgbtweekly.com to read more, go to: http://lgbtweekly.com/2014/07/31/how-downing-of-flight-mh17-might-also-harm-lg...

Study: Gay youth four times more likely to attempt suicide (UK)

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Natassja Zielinski http://www.pinknews.co.uk to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/31/study-gay-youth-four-times-more...

Arizona 'gay camp' a summer refuge for LGBT youth

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Jen Lebron Kuhney http://www.azcentral.com to read more, go to: http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/07/31/ariozna-...

30 July 2014

Arrest made in transgendered woman's murder, burning

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http://www.abc-7.com to read more, go to: http://www.abc-7.com/story/26154682/arrest-made-in-transgendered-womans-murder-burning#.U9lhJ...

Uruguay, Argentina Top Social Inclusion Index

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Jacob Passy http://www.nbcnews.com to read more, go to: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/uruguay-argentina-top-social-inclusion-ind...

Uganda's anti-homosexuality law could be overturned in the courts

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Nina Porzucki http://www.pri.org to read more, go to: http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-07-30/ugandas-anti-homosexuality-law-could-be-ov...

Gay couples to apply for Greenville marriage licenses

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Lyn Riddle http://www.wltx.com/ to read more, go to: http://www.wltx.com/story/news/local/2014/07/30/gay-couples-greenville-marriage/...

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...

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