Point of View: Why allow religious groups to discriminate?

DONALD CAVANAUGH
http://www.palmbeachpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/opinion/point-of-view-why-allow-religious-groups-to-discri/ng7Wx/

Transcending genders: Working as a clerk at the commissioner’s office, Eraj Aftab wants true gender equality (Pakistan)

http://tribune.com.pk

to read more, go to:  http://tribune.com.pk/story/752784/transcending-genders-working-as-a-clerk-at-the-commissioners-office-eraj-aftab-wants-true-gender-equality/

Palm Center's Belkin seeks to end military trans* ban

Gretchen Rachel Blickensderfer
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Palm-Projects-Belkin-seeks-to-end-military-trans-ban/48740.html

Oakland, California

Credit:  http://www.alamedainfo.com/

Being a Trans Ally: Where to Begin

Brynn Tannehill
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brynn-tannehill/being-a-trans-ally-where-to-begin_b_5697333.html

I Would Learn to Play Hopscotch

Stephanie Mott
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-mott/i-would-learn-to-play-hop_b_5699053.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices

US: Nashville Mayor endorses same-sex marriage (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/22/nashville-mayor-endorses-same-sex-marriage/

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Skewers High Court For Forsaking Fight Against 'Real Racial Problem'

Shadee Ashtari

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/22/ruth-bader-ginsburg-racial-discrimination_n_5699275.html

New partnership makes reporting hate crime easier (UK)

Nigel Slater
http://www.eveshamobserver.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.eveshamobserver.co.uk/2014/08/22/news-New-partnership-makes-reporting-hate-crime-easier--114594.html

ezs note:  Congratulations, West Mercia! (UK)

3 Colleges in Massachusetts Recognized as the Most LGBT-Friendly

Lauren Landry
http://bostinno.streetwise.co

to read more, go to:  http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2014/08/21/campus-prides-list-of-the-most-lgbt-friendly-colleges/

Is NY’s Plaza Hotel Going in the Way of Shariah Law?

JACOB MENDELSON
http://jewishvoiceny.com

to read more, go to:  http://jewishvoiceny.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8333:is-nys-plaza-hotel-going-in-the-way-of-shariah-law&catid=112:new-york&Itemid=295

Leading gay-rights group backs Cuomo

Joseph Spector
http://www.lohud.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/politics-on-the-hudson/2014/08/21/leading-gay-rights-group-backs-cuomos-re-election/14392517/

Someone On Capitol Hill Seems Obsessed With Editing Wikipedia Articles On Transgender Topics

COLIN CAMPBELL
http://www.businessinsider.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.businessinsider.com/someone-on-capitol-hill-is-editing-wikipedia-articles-on-transgender-topics-2014-8

MA Transgender Equal Rights Coalition Applauds City of Worcester’s Passage of Nondiscrimination Protections for Transgender People

http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/2014/08/20/ma-transgender-equal-rights-coalition-applauds-city-worcesters-passage-nondiscrimination-protections-transgender-people/

Michelle Duggar’s hateful anti-transgender rights campaign

MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
http://www.salon.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.salon.com/2014/08/20/michelle_duggars_hateful_anti_transgender_rights_campaign/

First Transgender Officer Graduates From San Francisco Police Academy [Video]

Whitney Phaneuf
http://sfist.com

to read more, go to:  http://sfist.com/2014/08/19/first_transgender_officer_graduates.php

Department Of Labor Extends Employment Protections To Transgender Workers

Zack Ford
http://thinkprogress.org

to read more, go to: http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2014/08/19/3473317/mia-macy-transgender-labor-guidance/

Kluwe, Vikings reach settlement to avert lawsuit

AMY FORLITI
http://www.kansas.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kansas.com/news/nation-world/article1253308.html

Smithsonian adds LGBT history to museum collection

BRETT ZONGKER
http://www.gosanangelo.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.gosanangelo.com/entertainment/arts-and-culture/smithsonian-adds-lgbt-history-to-museum-collection_67415800

A Transgender Student Who Was Reportedly Banned From Her School Receives Good News

Rebecca Klein

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/19/rachel-pepe-school_n_5691054.html

ezs note:  Congratulations! You did it!

Arraignment scheduled for man who allegedly killed Fontana transgender woman in 2013

http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/article_07e5bc76-270f-11e4-9588-001a4bcf887a.html

ezs note:  Fortunately, Dantijer Powell, is having to pay the piper now.  If you know of any transgender person who has been murdered, assaulted, or raped, please call the police now!

Italy: Gossip magazine under fire for giving away homophobic joke book (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/18/italy-gossip-magazine-under-fire-for-giving-away-homophobic-joke-book/

The American Museum of Natural History Presents The 2014 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL: “PAST FORWARD,” 10/23-26

http://www.broadwayworld.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/The-American-Museum-of-Natural-History-Presents-The-2014-MARGARET-MEAD-FILM-FESTIVAL-PAST-FORWARD-1023-26-20140818#.U_JN-8VdUl8

Refugees Who Fled Uganda’s Anti-Gay Laws Still Face Danger in Kenya

http://www.ryot.org/uganda-anti-gay-law-overturned-refugees-kenya/788377


to read more, go to:  http://www.ryot.org/uganda-anti-gay-law-overturned-refugees-kenya/788377

Smithsonian museum acquires 86 images from LGBT photographer

Steve Rothaus
http://miamiherald.typepad.com


to read more, go to:  http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2014/08/smithsonian-museum-acquires-86-images-from-lgbt-photographer-silvia-ros-of-miami-shores.html

Documentary chronicles student suicides in Anoka-Hennepin

Olivia Koester
http://abcnewspapers.com

to read more, go to:  http://abcnewspapers.com/2014/08/16/documentary-chronicles-student-suicides-in-anoka-hennepin/

Former Atherton student now transgender advocate

Michael McKay
http://www.courier-journal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2014/08/16/former-atherton-student-now-transgender-advocate/14168447/

Video reveals Mormon woman’s transgender journey

PEGGY FLETCHER STACK
http://www.sltrib.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfaithblog/58301928-180/transgender-daughter-eri-hayward.html.csp

Take lead on nondiscrimination

Jess Rollins
http://www.news-leader.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2014/08/16/take-lead-nondiscrimination/14172625/

Transgender teen told she can't come to school as girl

Carol Gorga Williams
http://www.usatoday.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/15/transgendered-teen-told-she-cant-come-to-school-as-girl/14151795/

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