Seinajoki, Finland

D&D Developers Explain Choices on Gender Diversity in New Edition

Robert Stoneback
http://www.escapistmagazine.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/136405-D-D-Developers-Explain-Choices-on-Gender-Diversity-in-New-Edition

This won’t be the AIDS-free generation

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 be careful.  If you haven't done so already, contact your competent physician and follow her/his advice faithfully. 

Janet Mock Joins Marie Claire

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-claire-contributing-editor

LGBT journalists to convene in Chicago; NBA player Jason Collins to speak

Gerald Farinas
http://chicagophoenix.com


to read more, go to:  http://chicagophoenix.com/2014/07/24/lgbt-journalists-to-convene-in-chicago-nba-player-jason-collins-to-speak/

Out Rep. Jared Polis Trims ENDA's Religious Exemption

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-religious-exemption

BELINDA CARROLL ON OBAMA’S BIG GAY LEGACY

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

http://www.jewishjournal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.jewishjournal.com/nation/article/jewish_groups_praise_obama_on_lgbt_worker_rights_expansion

Students praise Diversity Club (Canada)

John French
http://www.squamishchief.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.squamishchief.com/news/local-news/students-praise-diversity-club-1.1257516

Include 'third gender' children in schools, states advised (India)

http://zeenews.india.com

to read more, go to:  http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/include-third-gender-children-in-schools-states-advised_949684.html

Connecticut Child Advocate Criticizes DCF for Care of Transgender Teen

LUCY NALPATHANCHIL
http://wnpr.org

to read more, go to:  http://wnpr.org/post/connecticut-child-advocate-criticizes-dcf-care-transgender-teen

ezs note:  Feelin' a little heat, Joette?  Here's a hint - it ain't the weather.

Northside creative space for LGBTI youth (Australia)

Bill Johnston
http://www.couriermail.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/northside-creative-space-for-lgbti-youth/story-fni9r0jy-1226998419708?nk=d922978388d6b9341408516ed34b8e22

UNDP Administrator sees stronger role for lawmakers in eradicating AIDS (Fiji)

http://www.islandsbusiness.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/australia/5835/undp-administrator-sees-stronger-role-for-lawmaker/

Justice Department Investigation Uncovers Routine Conduct Which Suggests Newark Police Are Racist Thieves

Kevin Gosztola
http://dissenter.firedoglake.com


to read more, go to:  http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2014/07/22/justice-department-investigation-uncovers-routine-conduct-which-suggests-newark-police-are-racist-thieves/

ezs note:  This is a lengthy article, but one well worth reading.  Newark residents, tell your police department to start acting professionally!!!

Growing up transgender: About this special report

http://www.kshb.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/special-reports/growing-up-transgender-about-the-special-report

GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index Reveals Hollywood Is Sucking with LGBT Representation

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-studios

African Anti-Gay Laws Challenge Health Care (Dubai)

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/

to read more, go to: http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/223997625

Bryan Fischer: Obama is ordering Christians to ‘drop dead’ by outlawing discrimination (UK)

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


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/21/bryan-fischer-obama-is-ordering-christians-to-drop-dead-by-outlawing-discrimination/

ezs note:  Sorry I had two items simultaneously, but Bryan Fischer is such a foolish twit!

Gay, transgender workers gain US bias protection

Nedra Pickler
http://bostonherald.com/

to read more, go to: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/07/gay_transgender_workers_gain_us_bias_protection?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald+(Home+-+BostonHerald.com)

UNAIDS chief calls for end to 'hypocrisy' in fighting HIV-AIDS (India)

http://indiablooms.com

to read more, go to:  http://indiablooms.com/ibns_new/health-details/H/200/unaids-chief-calls-for-end-to-hypocrisy-in-fighting-hiv-aids.html

Seth Menachem Of 'My Son Wears Dresses' Blog Post Responds To Critics On HLN Weekend Express (Canada)

Joanna Adams
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca


to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/07/20/my-son-wears-dresses-seth-menachem_n_5603993.html

A red light from the church (Canada)

Rachel Browne
http://www.macleans.ca


to read more, go to:  http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/red-light-from-the-church/

First inclusion alliance school to open

Lesa Jones
http://www.baledger.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.baledger.com/news/first-inclusion-alliance-school-to-open/article_7d16b356-0eaa-11e4-9fdb-0019bb2963f4.html

WATCH: The Trans Reporter Changing Turkish Society

NEAL BROVERMAN
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/07/20/watch-trans-reporter-changing-turkish-society

Transgender woman from S.A. gets her dream wedding

LISA KRANTZ
http://www.mysanantonio.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Transgender-woman-from-S-A-gets-her-dream-wedding-5633255.php

'Drag is political by its very nature’ (Israel)

Gil Naveh
http://www.haaretz.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.haaretz.com/life/movies-television/jerusalem-film-festival/.premium-1.606048

Inside One Hobby Lobby Employee's Inspiring Fight for Equality

Eliel Cruz
http://mic.com


to read more, go to:  http://mic.com/articles/93494/inside-one-hobby-lobby-employee-s-inspiring-fight-for-equality

Vikings suspend Priefer for 3 games

http://www.timesleaderonline.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/547038/Vikings-suspend-Priefer-for-3-games.html?isap=1&nav=5025

President Obama To Sign Order Protecting Gay Employees

http://www.wfmynews2.com


to read more, go to: http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/nation/2014/07/19/president-obama-to-sign-order-protecting-gay-employees/12878311/

St. Louis, Missouri

Credit:  www.railfanmotels.com

HRC Staff and Supporters Participate in Transgender Lobby Day

Jacob Tobia
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/hrc-staff-and-supporters-participate-in-transgender-lobby-day

ezs note:  If you live in or near any of the 50 state capitals, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Marianas Islands, or Guam, don't be shy - lobby!  The only thing "professional" lobbyists get is the almighy dollar.  You can do it too!

U.S. appeals court rules Okla. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Nicholas Riccardi
http://www.lgbtqnation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/07/u-s-appeals-court-rules-okla-same-sex-marriage-ban-unconstitutional/


ezs note:  Oh, this is soooooooooooooo sweet!!!

Not just here in Prince George (Canada)

Karen Brunette
http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com


to read more, go to: http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/opinion/letters/not-just-here-in-prince-george-1.1211852

Stanton letter a warning that SB 1062 fight is not over

EJ Montini
http://www.azcentral.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/ejmontini/2014/07/17/hobby-lobby-sb-1062-center-for-arizona-policy-greg-stanton-cathi-herrod/12810101/

ezs note:  residents of Arizona - last year, you were justly proud that SB 1062 was defeated.  But the knuckledraggers are at it again.  Arizonans, fight back!!!

'Trans Bodies, Trans Selves': A Modern Manual By And For Trans People

http://www.npr.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.npr.org/2014/07/17/332051691/trans-bodies-trans-selves-a-modern-manual-by-and-for-trans-people

Do Better By Jane Doe

http://www.courant.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-jane-doe-transgender-girl-badly-handled-by-s-20140717,0,1420012.story

ezs note:  Editorial number two, Governor.   Are you listening yet?

Civilities: Steven Petrow and GLAAD's Tiq Milan on Transgender Etiquette

Steven Petrow
http://live.washingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://live.washingtonpost.com/civilities-201400715.html

Gathering here launches push for LGBT rights

ALEX GELI
http://lancasteronline.com

to read more, go to:  http://lancasteronline.com/gathering-here-launches-push-for-lgbt-rights/article_b0562594-0de7-11e4-b2e6-0017a43b2370.html

Former UNC Player's Sibling Found Murdered

http://www.wfmynews2.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2014/07/17/transgender-sibling-killed-baltimore-reggie-bullock-unc-former-player/12772323/

ezs note:  My condolences to Reggie Bullock and the entire family.  If you have any information regarding the murder of Mia Henderson, PLEASE GO TO THE POLICE!!!

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awarded to S. Chelvan

http://www.jdjournal.com

to read further, go to:  http://www.jdjournal.com/2014/07/16/s-chelvan-named-legal-aid-lawyer-of-the-year/?hvid=2KuKcE

ezs note:  Congratulations, Barrister Chelvan! 

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