Study: Gay youth four times more likely to attempt suicide (UK)

Natassja Zielinski
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/31/study-gay-youth-four-times-more-likely-to-attempt-suicide/

ezs note:  Are you or a friend feeling depressed?  Please, get help now.  We can bring this alarming statistic down!

Arizona 'gay camp' a summer refuge for LGBT youth

Jen Lebron Kuhney
http://www.azcentral.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/07/31/ariozna-gay-summer-camp/13411925/

Arrest made in transgendered woman's murder, burning

http://www.abc-7.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.abc-7.com/story/26154682/arrest-made-in-transgendered-womans-murder-burning#.U9lhJuNdXSk

ezs note:  GOOD.  The friends and family of Yaz'min Shancez must have a little peace now.  If you have any information on the beating, rape, or murder of a transgender person, contact the police NOW. 

Uruguay, Argentina Top Social Inclusion Index

Jacob Passy
http://www.nbcnews.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/uruguay-argentina-top-social-inclusion-index-n168821

Uganda's anti-homosexuality law could be overturned in the courts

Nina Porzucki
http://www.pri.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-07-30/ugandas-anti-homosexuality-law-could-be-overturned-courts

ezs note:  Cross yer fingers, people...

Gay couples to apply for Greenville marriage licenses

Lyn Riddle
http://www.wltx.com/


to read more, go to:  http://www.wltx.com/story/news/local/2014/07/30/gay-couples-greenville-marriage/13351399/

Is This Science Magazine Cover Transphobic? Congresswoman Jackie Speier Says Yes

http://sfist.com

to read more, go to:  http://sfist.com/2014/07/29/is_this_science_magazine_cover_tran.php

Crist announces first day policies if elected

http://www.wtsp.com/


to read more, go to:  http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/politics/florida/2014/07/29/crist-announces-first-day-policies-elected/13312841/

Poll: Miss. gay community leads region in religious, military trends

Dustin Barnes
http://www.clarionledger.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/07/29/poll-gay-community-mississippi/13303063/

Lotus Rising donates LGBT books to SOU's Hannon Library

Teresa Thomas
http://www.dailytidings.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140728/NEWS02/407280304/-1/NEWSMAP

Turkey: Trans man actor called up for military service (UK)

Alice Milliken
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/28/turkey-trans-man-actor-called-up-for-military-service/

LGBT youth group holding town hall meeting Aug. 7

collin
http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2014/07/lgbt-youth-group-holding-town-hall-meeting-aug-7/

CBC Pride Week: we'll help you get in the spirit (Canada)

http://www.cbc.ca

Tita Aida - A community icon

Celeste Chan
http://www.hyphenmagazine.com


to read more, go to: http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/archive/2014/07/tita-aida-community-icon

A Mormon mom’s story of unconditional love for her transgender son

http://www.lgbtqnation.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/07/a-mormon-moms-story-of-unconditional-love-for-her-transgender-son/

A decision on Louisiana’s same-sex marriage ban could come soon

Nancy Cook
http://www.arklatexhomepage.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/story/d/story/a-decision-on-louisianas-same-sex-marriage-ban-cou/41188/gkAWvpdP2UK1IQTK_nS1KQ

Watch: Sun-kissed Oldham celebrates Pride in style (UK)

Emily Heward
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/oldham-pride---watch-sun-kissed-7514025

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