Former St. Louis police officer admits harassing transgender man

Jennifer S. Mann
http://www.stltoday.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-st-louis-police-officer-admits-harassing-transgender-man/article_83792f34-481c-5aaf-919b-c8bc493e5d29.html

Transgender Advocacy Group Returns to its Roots Following Wingspan Split

MARI HERRERAS
http://www.tucsonweekly.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2014/07/16/transgender-advocacy-group-returns-to-its-roots-following-wingspan-split

Vancouver Catholic schools introduce transgender policy after human rights complaint (Canada)

STEPHEN HUI
http://www.straight.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.straight.com/news/687496/vancouver-catholic-schools-introduce-transgender-policy-after-human-rights-complaint

ezs note:  Congratulations, Tracey!

Police say 'Memphis' the pimp, wanted in Mississippi, busted in New Orleans

Ken Daley
http://www.nola.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2014/07/police_say_memphis_the_pimp_wa.html

ezs note:  to those transgenders who have been assaulted - take heart!  You probably think that his crime will be swept under the rug.  Well, Stephen 'Memphis' Carter is IN JAIL.  It happened because a brave transgender woman told her story.  Don't be afraid to tell yours.

EDITORIAL: Transgender teen Jane Doe doesn’t belong in Connecticut boys’ prison

http://www.nhregister.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20140716/editorial-transgender-teen-jane-doe-doesnt-belong-in-connecticut-boys-prison

ezs note:  This is one of the most cogent articles I've read on the Jane Doe situation.  Ahem... are you reading, Governor?

Dimwits R' Us

To all LGBTs: It's good that so many are keeping up with the news.  It's a good thing. However, breitbart.com  is not a newsworthy, reliable source.  The best thing to do is to contact the WHO (World Health Organization) directly, followed by questions to a trusted, reliable, knowledgeable physician.

The WHO letter is at:   http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2014/key-populations-to-hiv/en/

Unpopular referendum

http://www.houstonchronicle.com

to read more, go to: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Unpopular-referendum-5623954.php

US: Pansexual college student fundraises tuition after being cut off by family (UK)

Katie Dupere
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/15/us-pansexual-college-student-fundraises-tuition-after-being-cut-off-by-family/

ezs note:  C'mon, folks.  Help Katie out.  You  can afford 5 or 10 bucks.  (more would be great!)

Carlton: Hillsborough approaches a new day of rights for everyone

Sue Carlton
http://www.tampabay.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/rights-for-everyone-even-in-hillsborough-county/2188630

Millions watch UN music video on LGBT rights

Kerry Minton
http://www.14news.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.14news.com/story/26027883/millions-watch-un-music-video-on-lgbt-rights

Hobby Lobby Is Now Discriminating Against a Transgender Employee

Michelle Chen
http://www.thenation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thenation.com/blog/180633/hobby-lobby-now-discriminating-against-transgender-employee#

Lawyer Says Transgender Teen Should Be Removed From DCF Custody

DAVE COLLINS
http://connecticut.cbslocal.com


to read more, go to:  http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/2014/07/14/lawyer-says-transgender-teen-should-be-removed-from-dcf-custody/

LGBT center’s 26-year-old 1st African-American chair faces racial hostility

Erin C.J. Robertson
http://atlantadailyworld.com

to read more, go to: http://atlantadailyworld.com/2014/07/14/lgbt-centers-26-year-old-1st-african-american-chair-faces-racial-hostility/

ezs note:  Ranzeno, don't let the idiots get you down - you can do the job.  Best of luck!

Couple to marry at this year's Reading Pride Celebration

http://www.bctv.org


to read more, go to:  http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/community/couple-to-marry-at-this-year-s-reading-pride-celebration/article_00fa18cc-0b8e-11e4-b9a2-0019bb2963f4.html

Video: Documentary explores what it’s like to be Mormon and trans (UK)

Joseph Patrick McCormick
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/14/video-documentary-explores-what-its-like-to-be-mormon-and-trans/ 

Trans woman accuses Broadway Pagliacci of workplace discrimination

Bryan Cohen
http://www.capitolhillseattle.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2014/07/trans-woman-accuses-broadway-pagliacci-of-workplace-discrimination/

A nice day to come out - thousands march for Bristol Pride 2014 (UK)

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/nice-day-come-thousands-march-Bristol-Pride-2014/story-21455386-detail/story.html

Jeffrey Tambor as a man who is facing a big change

FRAZIER MOORE
http://www.newsobserver.com/


to read more, go to:  http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/07/12/4001539/jeffrey-tambor-as-a-man-who-is.html?sp=/99/102/111/

Singapore pulls book about gay penguins from libraries

Collin Ruane
http://www.wftv.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.wftv.com/news/news/singapore-pulls-book-about-gay-penguins-libraries/ngfF2/?icmp=cmgcontent_internallink_relatedcontent_2014_partners5

ezs note: Gay penguins?  Oh, my, who will tell the children? 

Connecticut children's agency moves transgender girl to boys' facility after alleged assault

http://www.therepublic.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/df499a29073a40b5b37c2308ba857faa/US--Transgender-Teen-Jail

Transgender Women Claim Mistreatment at W.Va. DMVs

http://wvpublic.org

to read more, go to:  http://wvpublic.org/post/transgender-women-claim-mistreatment-wva-dmvs

LGBTI: Time to Stop the Snigger, World is Bigger (India)

Archana Dalmia
http://www.newindianexpress.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.newindianexpress.com/columns/LGBTI-Time-to-Stop-the-Snigger-World-is-Bigger/2014/07/13/article2327280.ece

WHO Supports PrEP, Media Bungles The Story With Hyperbole

Benjamin Ryan
http://www.aidsmeds.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/WHO_PrEP_media_1667_25884.shtml

ezs note:  To read the WHO (World Health Organization) report, click on the following blog:  http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2014/key-populations-to-hiv/en/

Progress celebrated at Pride Alive festival

Rachel Minske
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com

Women charged in transgender hate crime

David Ham
http://www.kirotv.com

to read more, go to: http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/women-charged-transgender-hate-crime/ngd2c/

ezs note:  I'm very glad that Jackson has been arrested; now I hope that Marjorie Marple becomes her co-cellmate. If you know of her whereabouts, PLEASE call Seattle police now.

Transgender GFU student: 'My tax dollars are funding discrimination'

Sara Roth
http://www.kgw.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kgw.com/news/George-Fox-University-denies-transgender-student-housing--266827371.html

Redmond, Washington

Credit:  http://geek-news.mtv.com/

Batgirl Will Have ‘More LGBT Characters Than Ever Before’

Rich Johnston
http://www.bleedingcool.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/11/batgirl-will-have-more-lgbt-characters-than-ever-before/

ezs note:  Okay, I'm a sucker for comics/comix...

The Civil Rights Act’s unintended gift to transgender rights

Mara Keisling
http://america.aljazeera.com


to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/7/transgender-rightscivilrightsactworkplacediscrimination.html

Uganda: Ruling against LGBT activists violates rights

Human Rights Watch
http://sdgln.com


to read more, go  to:  http://sdgln.com/news/2014/07/11/uganda-ruling-against-lgbt-activists-violates-rights#sthash.bV0950dC.dpbs

"I love my transgender brother"

Marsha Aizumi
http://www.sdgln.com


to read more, go to:   http://www.sdgln.com/social/2014/07/11/i-love-my-transgender-brother#sthash.UbtBDKHZ.dpbs

'Gay men should take AIDS drugs - even if they're not infected': WHO suggests pills be used as a matter of course by at-risk groups (UK)

STEPHANIE NEBEHAY AND KATE KELLAND
http://www.dailymail.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2689094/Gay-men-AIDS-drugs-theyre-not-infected-WHO-suggests-pills-used-matter-course-risk-groups.html

ezs note:  If you are sexually active AT ALL, talk to your doctor about this IMMEDIATELY. If your doctor is unaware of WHO directives, be sure to make a copy.  Be safe!

US: New law allows NYC transgender citizens access to gender-affirming ID (UK)

Katie Dupere
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/10/us-new-law-allows-nyc-transgender-citizens-access-to-gender-affirming-id/

Rob Ford is the lone vote against LGBT homeless youth shelter proposal (Canada)

http://www.cbc.ca


to read more, go to:  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/rob-ford-is-the-lone-vote-against-lgbt-homeless-youth-shelter-proposal-1.2703174

ezs note: Wait-- did you say that nice Rob Ford???  (well, he's gotta buy that crack somehow...)

Baptist church ordains transgender woman

Bob Allen
http://www.abpnews.com


to read more, go to: http://www.abpnews.com/culture/social-issues/item/28922-baptist-church-ordains-transgender-woman

Transgender People Are Not Responsible for Educating You

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.slate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2014/07/10/do_trans_people_have_a_responsibility_to_educate_the_public.html

Laverne Cox becomes first trans* Emmy nominee in history

http://gaysaltlake.com


to read more, go to:  http://gaysaltlake.com/news/2014/07/10/laverne-cox-becomes-first-trans-emmy-nominee-history/

Colorado Marriage Ban Struck Down in State Court

http://www.hrc.org

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ezs note: Anybody up for a game of dominoes?  ;-)

Demi Lovato - Demi Lovato Voicing Support For New Marriage Equality Campaign (UK)

http://www.contactmusic.com

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New exhibit ‘Faces of Fairness’ on display at MAC

Jake Jarvis
http://www.thedaonline.com


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Very Modern Problems Set in a Navajo World

NICOLAS RAPOLD
http://www.nytimes.com


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Photographer Provides an Inside Look at the Stunning World of the Gender Non-Conforming

Eliel Cruz
http://mic.com


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You Can Still be Part of History: Get Your UNITY Sign

MARI HERRERAS
http://www.tucsonweekly.com

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Laverne Cox to Guest Star on Bravo’s ‘Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce’

Sebastian Torrelio
http://variety.com


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LGBT groups pull support of ENDA

Patrick Saunders
http://thegavoice.com


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The Faces of Mental Illness Know, it's Time for ACT!ON Mental Health for 2014 (Canada)

http://www.newswire.ca


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UN widens its same-sex marriage policy to include all legally-married staff (India)

http://indiablooms.com


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Anti-gay persecution abroad demands U.S. action

Elyse Frishman
http://www.jewishjournal.com

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How Bad Media Coverage Makes Things Worse for Transgender Victims of Violence

Nicole Pasulka
http://www.takepart.com

Don Carrigan remembers Charlie Howard's death

http://www.wcsh6.com

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