Transgender Indians Create Unexpected PSA About Seatbelt Safety

Marisa Kabas
http://hypervocal.com


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ezs note: Please... wear your seat belt!

''Walking While Woman'' and the Fight to Stop Violent Policing of Gender Identity

 Mike Ludwig
http://truth-out.org

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ezs note:  You can make a difference as to how policing is done in your community. Go to the next town or city council meeting and ask how policing is carried out.  If they seem reticent, keep on bugging them!  If they still seem bullheaded, you can run!

Are there any organizations working with LGBT people in Uganda?

Brandon Ambrosino
http://www.vox.com


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Gay Arab-Americans find room of their own in NYC

Salim Essaid
http://brooklyneagle.com


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Re-assignment surgery a priority (Canada)

GERARD VELDHOVEN
http://www.ngnews.ca


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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Star Neil Patrick Harris Will Appear on "Live! with Kelly and Michael" May 6

 Carey Purcell
http://www.playbill.com


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The New Civil Rights Movement Wins ‘Outstanding Blog’ at GLAAD Media Awards

 DAVID BADASH
http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com


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ezs note:  Congratulations!

George Takei wins top honour at GLAAD Awards (New Zealand))

http://www.3news.co.nz


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In Brazil, Hundreds of Thousands March for Gay Rights

http://www.voanews.com


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'Boi-- Song Of A Wanderer' Documents Nitzan Krimsky's 10 Year Transgender Transition

 James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Smithtown, New York

Credit:  smithtownhistorical.org

Judge orders hormone treatment for Ohio inmate

ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS
http://www.reviewjournal.com

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Exeter Pride organisers expect 2,000 people at biggest event to date (UK)

http://www.middevongazette.co.uk/

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Inclusion and diversity celebrated at Noho Pride's 33rd annual LGBTQ parade and rally

 Mary Serreze
http://www.masslive.com


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Study: Two thirds of gay teens have considered suicide, while 80% are bullied (UK)

Stefan Nichols
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


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Connecticut Accused of Lying Over Transgender Teen Held in Solitary Confinement

Mary O’Hara
https://news.vice.com


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How to Be a Man: Redefining Masculinity

Michael Carter
http://www.huffingtonpost.com


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Brunei embraces strict Islamic laws (Australia)

http://www.echo.net.au


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Racism exists in all communities

STAMPP CORBIN

http://lgbtweekly.com

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ezs note: I am particularly proud of emilysvirtualrocket.blogspot.com to cover ALL transgender people and their struggles.  This includes not only the rich, but the middle class, poor, destitute, homeless, even the imprisoned.  However, I might miss one.  If I do, e-mail me at thoreaugreen@gmail.com.  Kudos to Stampp Corbin for keeping a keen eye out.

Warren Beatty and Annette Bening Divorce Looks Likely ‘They’re Always Arguing’

http://www.showbizspy.com/


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Transgender inmate sues over hormone treatments

 Andrew Welsh-Huggins
http://www.cincinnati.com


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Quotes!

You have to write a lot of bad poetry to get  a good line of prose.

     - Dorothy Allison

'To Quote A Queer'

D.C. Police Chief Lanier Honored by Anti-Defamation League

http://www.nbcwashington.com

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WATCH: Janet Mock Flips the Script on Cisgender Host

 RAN AUBREY FRAZIER
http://www.advocate.com

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US: Department of Education confirms anti-trans discrimination is illegal (UK)

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


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Group seeks referendum on transgender rights law

Michael Dresser
http://www.baltimoresun.com/


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ezs note:  Marylanders - please inform your friends and neighbors about the purpose of this odious anti-bill.  Together, we can do it!

Kacey Musgraves Makes GLAAD History

Alison Bonaguro
http://www.cmt.com


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UCC challenges North Carolina law criminalizing gay marriage services

 M.L. SCHULTZE
http://www.wksu.org


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AT&T named best company for LGBT employees

David Taffet
http://m.dallasvoice.com/


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Quotes!

In fashion there aren't big revolutions, there are small changes that have an enormous influence.

     - Ingrid Sischy

'To Quote A Queer'

Transgender, partner found dead (India)

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com


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ezs note:  Please, don't become another terrible statistic.  If you find yourself despairing - even just a bit - seek a licensed, board certified counselor now!

What is it like to be LGBTI in... Norway? (UK)

Elizabeth Stromme
http://www.gaystarnews.com


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Cleveland developing registry of LGBT businesse

http://www.hsconnect.com

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New shop offers free HIV tests

SHERRY JACOBSON
http://www.valleymorningstar.com

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Bill a gross violation of human rights for transgender people (Hong Kong)

Jerome Yau
http://www.scmp.com

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ezs note: Good call, Jerome!

Quotes!

Once you go black, you can never go back.

     - Robert Mapplethorpe

'To Quote A Queer'

Puffball review – intriguing, unsettling and joyful (UK)

Killian Fox
http://www.theguardian.com/


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Coroner says illicit silicone injection killed transgender woman

http://www.lgbtqnation.com


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ezs note:  I know... money is very, very tight... but if you are opting for silicone injections, be certain that the procedure is being carried out by a board-certified physician.  Sure, it's more expensive, BUT YOU'RE BETTER OFF ALIVE!!!

All eyes on Mayor Faulconer during GOP event

Itica Milanes
http://www.10news.com


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For transgender service members, honesty can end career

Ernesto Londoño
http://www.washingtonpost.com


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National LGBT group targets Miss.

Dustin Barnes
http://www.clarionledger.com

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Exeter, New Hampshire

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Quotes!

I venture the timid workouts who fears breaking something on the one hand and being beaten by her husband on the other.

     - Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette

'To Quote A Queer'

Transgender Rights in India

Editorial Board
http://www.nytimes.com


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Changing records to be easier for transgender Manitobans (Canada)

http://www.cbc.ca

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US: Trans teacher still banned from classroom, after being fired and reinstated (UK)

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



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Turkey: Teenagers arrested over murder of transgender woman (UK)

http://www.pinknews.co.uk

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ezs note:  If you or a friend has been beaten, raped, assaulted, or murdered, please go to your local police.  If the police in your area are suspect, please contact INTERPOL.  Above all, DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT!!! 

Stonewall Democratic Club to Honor Activists and Allies this Sunday -

http://www.frontiersla.com

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Quotes!

I used to worry that I might be involved with AIDS because I was concerned only about my  health and saving my own skin... but when I tested negative in 1985, I was relieved to find that I was still very concerned.


     - Joseph Lovett

'To Quote A Queer'

Conservative Christians and gay-rights activists unite to condemn transgender marriage bill (Hong Kong)

Jennifer Ngo and Linda Yeung
http://www.scmp.com


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ezs note: WTF????? (sigh...)