02 June 2013

Ohio trans teen allowed to graduate in female robes

 JEAN PAUL ZAPATA
http://www.gaystarnews.com/


Gender identity proves new territory for schools and harassment policies

 ANGIE MASON
http://www.eveningsun.com/


Entertainers mourn Jean Stapleton: 'A great actress and a wonderful lady'

Greg Botelho
 
 
 
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ezs note:  Jean Stapleton, who played Edith Bunker on CBS's 'All in the Family' , was truly a remarkable actress.  In one of the most memorable episodes, Edith befriends a transgender woman, only to have her friend murdered.  This causes a serious loss of faith in Edith. 

We have lost a dear friend and staunch ally.  Rest in peace, Jean.

01 June 2013

Hello!


Sheesh... what a difference a week makes! Here's what's happening... Monroe, New York...  Omaha, Nebraska... Bialystok, Podlaskie, Poland... Stony Brook, New York... Apopka, Florida... Burbank, California... Silver City, New Mexico... Chicago, Illinois... Mumbai, Maharashtra, India...Tampa, Florida... Bondi, New South Wales, Australia... London, England, UK... Kiev, Kyyiv, Ukraine... Mountain View, California... Boston, Massachusetts... West Hartford, Connecticut... Kenosha, Wisconsin... Grand Prairie, Texas... Los Angeles, California... Mason, Michigan... New Philadelphia, Ohio... Stoughton, Massachusetts... Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada... Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain... Santa Clara, California... Louisville, Kentucky... Aurora, Colorado... Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland... Hamilton, New Zealand... Gilroy, California... Odenville, Alabama... Naperville, Illinois...  Pleasantville, New Jersey... Saint-parres-aux-tertres, Champagne-Ardenne, France...

It's you who makes a brighter day!

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www.doctorswithoutborders.org

31 May 2013

70% Of LGBT People Fear Coming Out At Work

 Khareem Cabey
http://cmvlive.com/


Two transgender YA fiction titles by Minnesotans up for Lambdas

 KRISTIN TILLOTSON
http://www.startribune.com/



Florida teen charged with hate crime for shooting transgender woman

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/




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ezs note:  We can all feel good about the arrest of Spencer Tavares, but we must all be vigilant ourselves.  If you see a person attacking, killing or raping a transgender person, please call your local police IMMEDIATELY!

Should OkCupid Expand Gender And Sexuality Options For Queer, Transgender Members?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


30 May 2013

Son Of Former Moral Majority Executive Comes Out

http://www.queerty.com/



City of Los Angeles to Kick Off 2013 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Heritage Month, Light City Hall Lavender in Honor of LGBT Equality

http://www.watchlistnews.com/



It's Time to Advocate for ENDA
Barbra Siperstein
http://chicago.gopride.com/


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Mass. Transgender Student Becomes High School Prom Queen

Jason St. Amand
http://www.edgeboston.com/



Bill addressing transgender discrimination introduced in General Assembly

James Dawson
http://www.wdde.org/

29 May 2013

'Milk' at 8pm on TNT

The movie 'Milk' will be shown at 8pm (Eastern) on the cable channel TNT.  I haven't seen it yet, but I do plan on seeing it.  The show is about Harvey Milk, the first (announced) gay man who was mayor of a major metropolitan city (San Francisco).  The lead role is played by Sean Penn.  Please, if you have any thoughts, share them with us.  Thanks.

Main opposition urges protection of LGBT's, ruling party calls it 'immoral'

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/



Will the press really change on trans reporting?

Helen Belcher
http://www.gaystarnews.com/


She-Zow, The Transgender Superhero Cartoon For Kids

 Rich Johnston
http://www.bleedingcool.com/



First transgender veteran has military documents changed

 Michael Chen
http://www.10news.com/


Beacon's Closet Helps Transgender Employee's Fundraiser

 Nicola Fumo
http://ny.racked.com/


28 May 2013


Fifty Shades of White

Elaine
http://www.autostraddle.com/



‘Shame on the media,’ coroner says at inquest into death of transgender woman

Jillian Page
http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/


Coroner: ‘It seems nothing has been learned from Leveson...’: Inquiry into sex change teacher’s suicide critical of ‘Daily Mail’ and Richard Littlejohn

CHARLOTTE PHILBY
http://www.independent.co.uk/




Making life easier for transgender teens in school

Jim Roope



Increasing Transgender Acceptance One Family at a Time

Crystal Cheatham
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/





27 May 2013

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Credit:  freephotooftheday

Tell Legislators To Support Gender Non-Discrimination

Helen Walther 
http://post-journal.com/


ezs note:  If you live in New York, particularly in Jamestown or the surrounding area, please tell them you are for GENDA (Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act).  And to Helen, thank you!  I appreciate it!

Chennai rainbow festival from June 8

http://www.business-standard.com/


Ecuador's Rafael Correa Opposes Transgender Bill As It Could Lead To Gay Marriage

CARLOS SANTOSCOY
http://www.ontopmag.com/


'Boy or girl?' As even younger kids challenge gender identity, schools try to adjust

 MARTHA IRVINE 
http://www.newser.com/

ezs note:  It's about halfway down, so you might miss it.  One study showed 1 to 1.6 percent of middle to high schoolers were either gender variant or transgender - a sharp increase from the average of the paleolithic times where 1 in 10,000 was considered "normal".

So much for principals calling us "freaks".

Fighting for acceptance for transgender youth

Steven Feder
http://bangordailynews.com/

                                   Memorial day...

Credit:  The Atlantic Wire

26 May 2013

Hello!

I can't believe it's so cold out today!  Here's what's happening... Toronto, Ontario, Canada... Naperville, Illinois... Bradley Beach, New Jersey... Torrance, California... West Hartford, Connecticut.... Olsztyn, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland... Bebington, Wirral, England, UK... 
Virginia Beach, Virginia... Bialystok, Podlaskie, Poland... Perth, Western Australia, Australia... Wallsend, North Tyneside, England, UK... West Lafayette, Indiana... Stony Brook, New York... Mountain View, California... Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand... Munich, Bayern, Germany...
Summerville, South Carolina... Lafayette, Louisiana... Meridian, Idaho... Islamabad, Pakistan... Izmir, Turkey... Auckland, New Zealand... Costa Mesa, California... Bloomington, Indiana... Henderson, Nevada... Providence, Utah... Newton, New Jersey... Perth, Western Australia,
Australia... London, England, UK... Burlington, New Jersey... New York, New York... Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Pakistan... Missouri City, Texas... Newark, New Jersey...


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Minneapolis City Council declares June LGBT Pride Month

Branden Largent
http://www.mndaily.com/



LGBT community reflects as Pride rises

 Lindor Reynolds
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/



Sunshine and smiles at Gay Pride

http://www.itv.com/


Young monks struggle with gender issues

http://www.bangkokpost.com/


UFC MALE-TO-FEMALE TRANSGENDER FIGHTER DESERVES MORE PRAISE, NOT SCORN

http://www.utsandiego.com/


24 May 2013


Advocates Rally For State Law To Grant Equal Rights To Transgender NYers

http://manhattan.ny1.com/


Transgender Fox attracts extra attention ahead of fight


Loretta Young
sportsillustrated.cnn.com




Sunderland teenager in line for diversity award after work in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/


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23 May 2013


First non-medical transgender journal launches

 ANNA LEACH
http://www.gaystarnews.com/




Smith’s Student Group Submits Petition to Officials to Revise Transgender Policies

 Stephen Adkins 
http://www.universityherald.com/



In conversation: The shadow minister and Europe's only transgender MP

Jane Fae
http://www.politics.co.uk/


Transgender High School Senior Skips Graduation Over School's Transphobic Policy

SUNNIVIE BRYDUM
http://www.advocate.com/


22 May 2013

Cook County Jail works on transgender policies 

Kate Sosin
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/


Nevada’s hate crimes protections now include transgender community

http://www.foxreno.com/


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Watch This Video Of Transgender Malaysians Refuting Government “Witch Hunt"
J. Lester Feder
http://www.buzzfeed.com/


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Cindy McCain to Be Honored by The Trevor Project at TrevorLIVE in New York on 6/17

http://www.virtual-strategy.com/


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Transgender woman files human rights complaint
http://www.cbc.ca



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21 May 2013


PHOTOS: New Yorkers Join Christine Quinn And Edith Windsor In A March Against Hate Violence
http://www.queerty.com/


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