InterContinental employees participate in cultural competency program focusing on the LGBTQ community

KATHY AMES CARR
http://www.crainscleveland.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20140804/BLOGS02/140809947/intercontinental-employees-participate-in-cultural-competency#

Former 'ex-gay' leaders publish open letter saying conversion therapy is damaging

Ruth Gledhill
http://www.christiantoday.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.christiantoday.com/article/former.ex.gay.leaders.publish.open.letter.saying.conversion.therapy.is.damaging/39256.htm

Left Behind: LGBT Youth Struggle to Survive on Streets

http://www.bayoubuzz.com/


to read more, go to:  http://www.bayoubuzz.com/top-stories/item/718361-left-behind-lgbt-youth-struggle-to-survive-on-streets

Vietnam hosts third gay pride parade amid changing ideas (Taiwan)

http://www.chinapost.com.tw

to read more, go to:  http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/vietnam/2014/08/04/413956/Vietnam-hosts.htm

Iranian transgender refugee struggles for acceptance (Canada)

Gavin Fisher
http://www.cbc.ca


to read more, go to:  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/iranian-transgender-refugee-struggles-for-acceptance-1.2725554

Watch: Transgender 13-year-old makes heartfelt plea for acceptance (UK)

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


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/03/watch-transgender-13-year-old-makes-heartfelt-plea-for-acceptance/

Mr Gay UK to represent Europe at Mr Gay World contest (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/02/mr-gay-uk-to-represent-europe-at-mr-gay-world-contest/

U.S. Attorney retains hate crime listing in stabbing of trans teen

Lou Chibbaro Jr.
http://www.washingtonblade.com


to read more, go to: http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/08/02/u-s-attorney-retains-hate-crime-listing-stabbing-trans-teen/

Annulment of Uganda`s Anti-homosexuality Law Hailed by UN

http://thesop.org


to read more, go to:  http://thesop.org/story/20140802/annulment-of-ugandas-antihomosexuality-law-hailed-by-un.html

Honduras news captures two men beating a trans woman

Liam Johnson
http://www.gaystarnews.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/honduras-news-captures-two-men-beating-trans-woman020814

ezs note:  Chiefs of police:  in case you haven't checked the calendar lately, this is 2014, not 1914.  This means the police you hire are supposed to be professionals, not knuckledragging goofballs.  Just a hint.

Remove prejudices against gays: Malawi activists react to Catholic stand (Malawi)

Green Muheya
http://www.nyasatimes.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.nyasatimes.com/2014/08/02/remove-prejudices-against-gays-malawi-activists-react-to-catholic-stand/

ezs note:  Another shining light, this time from Malawi. Thank you, Mr. Trapence.

Springfield, Massachusetts

Credit:  http://icons.wunderground.com/

       

Opinion: Pro vs. Con is a Matter of Fact vs. Belief

 John Scott G
http://enewschannels.com


to read more, go to:  http://enewschannels.com/2014/08/01/enc23655_181908.php/opinion-pro-vs-con-matter-fact-vs-belief/

Diversity Camp offers refuge from hate

Annie Mccallum
http://www.roanoke.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/diversity-camp-offers-refuge-from-hate/article_7b43630e-82ab-5eb9-a0a4-f62004f24a89.html

Ugandan court scraps new anti-gay law (Australia)

http://www.news.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.news.com.au/world/africa/ugandan-court-scraps-new-antigay-law/story-fnh81gzi-1227010851876

ezs note:  YES!!! Our finger-crossing worked!  

Activists want gay rights on Africa summit agenda

http://www.watermarkonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.watermarkonline.com/2014/07/31/activists-want-gay-rights-on-africa-summit-agenda

Fear and violence in transgender Baltimore: 'It's scary trusting anyone' (UK)

Ed Pilkington
http://www.theguardian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/01/murder-transgender-women-baltimore-heighten-fears-mia-henderson

ezs note:  Don't let the deaths of Mia Henderson or Kandy Hall go unpunished!  If you live in or travel to the greater Baltimore area, and you have knowledge about either one of these murders, please go to the Baltimore police department IMMEDIATELY!!!

How downing of Flight MH17 might also harm LGBT Ukrainians

Thom Senzee
http://lgbtweekly.com


to read more,  go to: http://lgbtweekly.com/2014/07/31/how-downing-of-flight-mh17-might-also-harm-lgbt-ukrainians/

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