Pride-SWFL picnic marks second year

Michael Braun
http://www.news-press.com


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Police Seek Suspect in Sex Assault of Transgender Female

http://www.csnbaltimore.com


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ezs note: Police got a lucky break this time.  The transgender woman got a number of clues as she was being raped.The suspect was driving a gold four-door Lexus, possibly an ES 350.  This took place in the Washington DC area.  If you see the car, do NOT encounter the suspect, but contact the police IMMEDIATELY!!!  The phone number for the police is 202-727-9099.

Chattahoochee Valley foundation hosts first gay pride event

Sara Lim
http://www.wtvm.com


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Without Fanfare, Obama Advances Transgender Rights

LISA LEFF
http://abcnews.go.com


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45 Trailblazers Who Changed The World, From Pride 1969 To Pride 2014

http://goodmenproject.com


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Transgender priest to preach at National Cathedral

Amy Himmelberg
http://kansasfirstnews.com


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Toronto's gay community choir wants you to sing along (Canada)

Natalia Manzocco
http://www.blogto.com


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Telford, Telford on Wrekin, England, UK

Credit:  avanews.net

Ordinance creates opportunity for all in Sterling Heights

Jeff Payne
 http://www.macombdaily.com

We Are All Equal; And When We Are Not, It's Time to Step Up

Marianne Mollmann
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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Uganda defiant at US sanctions over 'vile' anti-gay law

http://www.globalpost.com

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ezs note:  Keep the pressure UP!  Let the ambassador that you will not countenance such vile and monstrous laws being  passed, and let your Congressperson know that letters or e-mails do make a difference!  Change Uganda's mind!

Vigil to be held Sunday in honor of transgender victim

Cristela Guerra
http://www.news-press.com

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Yaz'min, and to her friends and family, know that your loss is our loss.  If you live or work in the Fort Myers area, and you have information about this murder, please bring this to the attention of police IMMEDIATELY!!!

SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY SPEAKS AT LGBT PRIDE EVENT AT STATE DEPARTMENT: VIDEO

Andy Towle
http://www.towleroad.com


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Views About Transgendered That Are Stuck In the Past

Lucian McMahon (among others)
http://online.wsj.com


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Just Do Art, Pride Special

Scott Stiffler
http://www.downtownexpress.com

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HRC Statement on White House Uganda Announcement

http://www.hrc.org

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ezs note:  Be sure you contact your Congressperson and let him/her that you would like to see Uganda's "anti-homosexuality" law REPEALED.  For more info, contact www.house.gov.  YOU can make a difference.

Friday's gay-pride parade to celebrate Stonewall Riots

Sheldon S. Shafer
http://www.courier-journal.com

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Luxembourg approves same sex marriage

http://www.mysuncoast.com

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A Positive View of LGBTQ and Living Out Islam: There Is Magic All Around

Janet Mason
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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Inclusive policy for transgenders (India)

Rohith B R
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com


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What Hillary Clinton Said About LGBT Rights That You Need to Hear

Sarah S. Kilborne
www.huffingtonpost.com

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California Assembly leader, a lesbian, says fight for gay acceptance continues in small towns

FENIT NIRAPPIL
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com


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In Our Opinion... (Canada)

THE PROVINCE
http://www.theprovince.com

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Capital City shows its Pride this weekend

MOLLY GILMORE
http://www.theolympian.com

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At Flag Raising, Miner Calls on State Senate to Pass Transgender Bill

http://centralny.twcnews.com

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S.C. Teenager Told to Remove Makeup to Take License Photo

Sunnivie Brydum
http://www.advocate.com

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Alex Neve and Amanda Ryan: Human-rights victory draws close for transgender Canadians (Canada)

Alex Neve and Amanda Ryan
http://ottawacitizen.com

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Jacksonville student filmmaker wins Student Academy Award in Los Angeles

Kathryn Jeffries
http://www.firstcoastnews.com

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Obama to issue gay rights executive order (UK)

http://www.bbc.com


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Cruel marriage laws mean transpeople must divorce (Australia)

Same Same
http://www.samesame.com.au

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Activist Janet Mock: Please Respect Transgender Teens

http://www.npr.org

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ezs note:  Thank you so much, Janet.  You are yet another positive voice.

Edmonton boy receives gender-amended birth certificate at mayor’s pride brunch (Canada)

Caley Ramsay
http://globalnews.ca

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Accomplishments focus of this year’s Pride Week (Canada)

Amanda Jess
http://www.ngnews.ca

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Transgender Woman Files Complaint Over Slur Printed on Check

C.A. Pinkham
http://kitchenette.jezebel.com


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Stage success a dream come true for students (New Zealand)

Imran Ali
http://www.nzherald.co.nz


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The Battle for Gay Asylum

Joel Millman
http://online.wsj.com

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ezs note: This is an excellent long piece written for the Wall Street Journal.  Read it, if you can.

Judge in Connecticut cancels hearing on jailed transgender teen

http://www.nhregister.com

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ezs note:  I'm still waiting, Governor Malloy... *ahem*...

Gay Muslims Come Out In Toronto Photo Exhibit, 'Just Me And Allah'

Omar Sacirbey
http://www.huffingtonpost.com


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At 44th annual Boston Pride Parade, a city celebrates

Claire McNeill
Dan Adams
http://www.bostonglobe.com


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US: LGBT groups drop support of anti-discrimination law ENDA over ‘religious freedom’ exemption (UK)

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

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Edmonton, Alberta

Credit:  pica-pica.wcgames.ru

Perry criticized for comparing homosexuality with alcoholism

 MAGGIE GALEHOUSE
http://www.mrt.com


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ezs note:  No matter what you may hear, being LGB or T does not cause conditions similar to alcoholism.  However, having to hear knuckleheads like Rick Perry might.  Science has shown that registering to vote and then voting does definitely put a smile on one's face.  Urging friends and relatives to vote only increases the chances for health.  Remember - there is help!

West Contra Costa board appoints principals for Hercules secondary schools

Theresa Harrington
http://www.contracostatimes.com


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Vigil To Be Held For Transgender Woman Found Dead Behind Anaheim Dairy Queen

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com

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ezs note:  Sadly, yet one more transgender woman is gone.  If you have information about the murder of Zoraida Reyes (legal name is Cesar Reyes), please call the Anaheim Police Department immediately. 

Lawmakers, LGBT groups urge U.S. trade action on Brunei criminal laws

http://www.reuters.com

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Who will make the change?

Credit:  oneoldvet.com

By now, Americans and those around the world who are political buffs are shocked by Eric Cantor's loss.  What happened to him?  There are those among the pundits who say the major issue is immigration, but I think it's more than that.  I think that there was a deep disaffection among the vox populi , and immigration was just the fuse which blew Cantor's chances.

However, this is really moot, since Cantor's chances are those of a beached whale.

I think you have a much better chance.  From a gay man beaten by thugs in the Motor City, to a transgender woman forced into slavery for two years, to a dimwitted Congressman from Texas spewing forth his garbage, to a candidate in Oklahoma who likes the idea of stoning LGBTQ people to death (it's in the bible, you know), I'd be highly pissed myself.

But first you have to be enrolled.

And then you have to vote.

C'mon, you can make a difference.  And maybe change the world.

BREAKING: This New Jersey Rep. Just Became the 8th Republican to Cosponsor ENDA

 SUNNIVIE BRYDUM
http://www.advocate.com


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Laverne Cox Schools Wendy Williams in ‘Trans101′

 J. Wolffe
http://lezgetreal.com

New president: Southern Baptist won't change its stance on gay marriage, transgender identity

 JULIET LINDERMAN
http://www.therepublic.com

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ezs note:  Awwww...what a cute couple!  Oh, wait... they're pastors... riiiight...

:-)

EEOC: State violated rights of transgender woman

http://thegardenisland.com


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