Mesa, Arizona

Credit:  http://pics4.city-data.com/

Welcoming First Trans Man To U.S. House of Reps

AJ Trager
http://www.pridesource.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=67545

Oregon adds transgender procedures to Oregon Health Plan

Dana Tims
http://www.oregonlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/08/oregon_adds_transgender_proced.html

Knowing signs of mental illness helps prevent suicides

Bill Stanczykiewicz
http://www.courier-journal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2014/08/15/knowing-signs-mental-illness-helps-prevent-suicides/14114473/

LGBT short play show returns to Lauderdale

Rod Stafford Hagwood
http://www.southflorida.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/your-gay-boyfriend-blog/sf-theater-review-shorts-gone-wild-2,0,1821176.story

US: Memorial to be held for murdered Baltimore trans woman (UK)

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

to read more, go to  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/15/us-memorial-to-be-held-for-murdered-baltimore-trans-woman/

ezs note: Sadly, neither the cases of Mia Henderson nor Kandy Hall have any leads yet.  If you have any information about either of these cases, contact the Baltimore police immediately!!!

Profiles in pride: More than just a celebration (Canada)

Marie-Danielle Smith
http://ottawacitizen.com

to read more, go to:  http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/profiles-in-pride-more-than-just-a-celebration

Boxing Legend Comes Out as Trans Woman

Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/boxing-legend-comes-out-as-trans-woman

HRC Joins National LGBT Organizations in Letter of Support for Family of Michael Brown

Charlie Joughin
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/lgbt-organizations-stand-with-family-of-michael-brown

ERO foes ask court to force city to certify repeal petitions

Katherine Driessen
http://www.chron.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.chron.com/news/politics/houston/article/ERO-foes-appeal-to-higher-court-in-suit-against-5683735.php

Fortress of Louisbourg welcomes gay community (Canada)

Tom Ayers
http://thechronicleherald.ca

to read more, go to:  http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1229022-fortress-of-louisbourg-welcomes-gay-community

State of the Arts: Queer Film Fest focuses on diversity (Canada)

Cheryl Ross
http://www.vancourier.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/state-of-the-arts-queer-film-fest-focuses-on-diversity-1.1309396

Chelsea Manning's lawyers threaten to sue over gender identity treatment (UK)

http://www.theguardian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/12/chelsea-manning-lawyers-gender-identity-treatment

ACLU wants Army to help 2 transgender veterans

http://www.njherald.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.njherald.com/story/26252900/aclu-wants-army-to-help-2-transgender-veterans

Finding Power in the Beauty of Everyday Women

http://www.skininc.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.skininc.com/spabusiness/trends/Finding-Power-in-the-Beauty-of-Everyday-Women-270791621.html

Camp Aranu'tiq: A Safe Haven for Transgender Kids

Mary J. Moss
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-j-moss/camp-aranutiqa-safe-haven_b_5665060.html

LGBT Americans Less Likely to Be Religious

Nolan Feeney
http://time.com


to read more, go to:  http://time.com/3101372/lgbt-religion/

Gay Canadians still face an inequality which may surprise you (UK)

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

to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/11/gay-canadians-still-face-an-inequality-which-may-surprise-you/

Varsity introduces pee-for-all toilets (South Africa)

Bianca Capazorio
http://www.timeslive.co.za

to read more, go to: http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2014/08/11/varsity-introduces-pee-for-all-toilets

Report Finds Criminalization Increasing Nationwide

TJ Johnston
http://www.indybay.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/10/18759846.php

Where 'Gay American' Jim McGreevey Is, 10 Years On

Geoff Mulvihill
http://www.edgeboston.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.edgeboston.com/news/politics/News/163796/where_'gay_american'_jim_mcgreevey_is,_10_years_on

Museum makes history with ‘LGBTQ’

MARK PRICE
http://www.newsobserver.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/08/09/4059066/museum-makes-history-with-lgbtq.html

Police Apologise for 1994 Raid on Gay Club (Australia)

Kat Callahan
http://roygbiv.jezebel.com

to read more, go to:  http://roygbiv.jezebel.com/police-apologise-for-1994-raid-on-gay-club-1617418359

Long awaited transgender documentary TransJourney to premier tonight

Tammy Reed
http://www.examiner.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.examiner.com/article/long-awaited-transgender-documentary-transjourney-to-premier-tonight

Marriage cases have Bondi in tough spot

Lloyd Dunkelberger
http://capitolcomments.blogs.theledger.com

to read more, go to:  http://capitolcomments.blogs.theledger.com/10800/marriage-cases-have-bondi-in-tough-spot/?tc=ar

Ugandan homosexuals hold pride parade

http://gazette.com/


to read more, go to:  https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5344044929567172395#editor/target=post;postID=6987298727113867207

ezs note:  From the other side of the pond, we salute you!

Vancouver, British Columbia

Credit:  http://upload.wikimedia.org/

Yes we can (vote)!

Credit: http://wildgender.com/

Yeah, I know.  It seems a bit early.  Or a lot. But while you were sunbathing, Democrats, Republicans, Greens, were busy putting their candidates together. All that remains now is the final choices to be made in November.

And that means you, pal.

The time to register to vote is now.  Don't put it off.

New CBS News Poll Shows A Majority of Hispanics/Latinos Support Marriage Equality

http://www.hrc.org


to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/new-cbs-news-poll-shows-a-majority-of-hispanics-latinos-support-marriage-eq

Susan J. Demas: LGBT rights take a hit with Rep. Frank Foster's defeat

Susan J. Demas
http://www.mlive.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_gay_rights_frank_fost.html

New memorial planned for gay veterans at Washington cemetery

Josh Hicks
http://www.washingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2014/08/08/new-memorial-planned-for-gay-veterans-at-washington-cemetery/

Missouri Baptist leader arrested for attempted bestiality

Brett Wilkins
http://www.digitaljournal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/crime/missouri-baptist-leader-arrested-for-attempted-bestiality/article/395834

ezs note:  Just a question - does he commit rape once the horse says "neigh"? Just askin'...

19 Heartbreaking Tumblr Confessions About Surviving as a Transgender Women in America

Derrick Clifton
http://mic.com

to read more, go to:  http://mic.com/articles/95652/19-heartbreaking-tumblr-confessions-about-surviving-as-a-transgender-women-in-america

Whitfield Sides with Sultan of Brunei & Against Human Rights

http://www.hrc.org


to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/whitfield-sides-with-sultan-of-brunei-against-human-rights

LGBT pride shines in downtown Santa Ana

DAVID LOPEZ
http://www.ocregister.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.ocregister.com/articles/pride-631000-lgbt-county.html

School board OKs transgender policy

Michael Dashiell
www.sequimgazette.com


to read more, go to: http://www.sequimgazette.com/news/270210881.html

Monica Jones Takes 'Manifesting Prostitution' Challenge to Arizona Supreme Court

Elizabeth Nolan Brown
http://reason.com


to read more, go to:  http://reason.com/blog/2014/08/06/manifesting-prostitution-law-challenged

1,000 rally for gay marriage before appeals court showdown

http://www.norwalkreflector.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/4798906

US author: Gay couples are perverts that corrupt our kids (UK)

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


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/06/us-author-gay-couples-are-perverts-that-corrupt-our-kids/

ezs note:  I particularly like the way Natassja Zielinski let Dunkin spout off, thereby making a complete ass of himself.  

Respect For Transgender People

Daniel Blinn
http://www.courant.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/letters/hcrs-21346--20140805,0,5270376.story

Fourth Circuit Court rules Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

http://lgbtweekly.com


to read more, go to:  http://lgbtweekly.com/2014/07/28/fourth-circuit-court-rules-virginias-ban-on-same-sex-marriage-unconstitutional/

ezs note:  Honestly, the court decision is just a hilarious joke on the attorneys general.  Catch this last paragraph from LGBT Weekly:

"Today’s ruling applies to the entire Fourth Circuit, which includes Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  This is the third appeals court ruling striking down state marriage bans in just one month."

C'mon, guys.   Give it up and save some money for your constituents.

Oakland Pride celebrates fifth year with parade down Broadway Labor Day weekend

http://lgbtweekly.com


to read more, go to:  http://lgbtweekly.com/2014/08/05/oakland-pride-celebrates-fifth-year-with-parade-down-broadway-labor-day-weekend/

'People are afraid of clowns': Laverne Cox slams Conan O'Brien while doing his hair in character as Sophia for hilarious skit (UK)

IONA KIRBY
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/


to read more, go to:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2717184/Laverne-Cox-slams-Conan-OBrien-doing-hair-character-Sophia-hilarious-skit.html

Mayor: Petition to repeal Houston Equal Rights Ordinance ruled invalid

Matt Aufdenspring
http://www.click2houston.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.click2houston.com/news/mayor-petition-to-repeal-houston-equal-rights-ordinance-ruled-invalid/27306128

Olin teams up with Human Rights Campaign to host LGBT workplace inclusion conference​​

http://news.wustl.edu


to read more, go to:  http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/27180.aspx

Survey spotlight on transgender teens (New Zealand)

http://www.radionz.co.nz

to read more, go to:  http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/251384/survey-spotlight-on-transgender-teens

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