Top Pentagon officials say it is ‘likely’ that trans soldiers will soon be allowed to serve openly (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/27/top-pentagon-officials-say-it-is-likely-that-trans-soldiers-will-soon-be-allowed-to-serve-openly/

Trans woman murdered in Detroit

http://www.washingtonblade.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/08/27/palmer-park-trans-woman-murdered-in-detroit/

Transgender Man Attacked in Montrose Wants Hate Crime Charges

ADELA UCHIDA
http://news92fm.com

to read more, go to:  http://news92fm.com/471732/transgender-man-attacked-in-montrose-wants-hate-crime-charges/

Rams' Jeff Fisher angry over report on Michael Sam's shower habits

http://www.si.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/08/27/st-louis-rams-jeff-fisher-michael-sam-shower

Would you support homophobia? (Peru)

Agnes Rivera
http://www.peruthisweek.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-would-you-support-homophobia-103761

ezs note:  Emily's Virtual Rocket has relatively few people in Peru, but those of you with friends in Peru might encourage them to make a small (or big!) donation AGAINST Mr. Pandoro in his campaign for mayor.  

Seventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments Seeking Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Indiana and Wisconsin

http://www.enewspf.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/equality/55017-seventh-circuit-hears-oral-arguments-seeking-marriage-for-same-sex-couples-in-indiana-and-wisconsin.html

Race Seen Through Viewfinders - ‘Through a Lens Darkly,’ on African-American Photography

 A. O. SCOTT
http://www.nytimes.com

to see more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/movies/through-a-lens-darkly-on-african-american-photography.html?_r=0

The Pentagon can easily drop its ban on transgender troops, study finds

Dan Lamothe
http://www.washingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2014/08/25/the-pentagon-can-easily-drop-its-ban-on-transgender-troops-study-finds/

Cuomo: Time to outlaw gender identity discrimination

http://www.legislativegazette.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-08-25-88998.113122-Cuomo-Time-to-outlaw-gender-identity-discrimination.html

Pokin Around: The God I choose does not damn gays

Steve Pokin
http://www.news-leader.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.news-leader.com/story/life/2014/08/24/pokin-around-god-choose-damn-gays/14342173/

Did Bill de Blasio Keep His Promise to Reform Stop-and-Frisk?

Taylor Wofford
http://www.newsweek.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.newsweek.com/did-bill-de-blasio-keep-his-promise-reform-stop-and-frisk-266310

Capitol Pride welcomes community to annual celebration

Tracy Loew
http://www.statesmanjournal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2014/08/24/capitol-pride-welcomes-community-annual-celebration/14534277/

LGBT journalists convene in Chicago

Jean Albright
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/LGBT-journalists-convene-in-Chicago/48742.html

TRANS-fusion: Transgender athletes welcomed aboard at rowing marathon (Canada0

Steve Collins
http://metronews.ca

to read more, go to:  http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/1134964/xtrans-fusio-transgender-athletes-welcomed-aboard-at-rowing-marathon/#

Ecuador to grant same-sex unions ID recognition

http://news.yahoo.com

to read more, go to:  http://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-grant-same-sex-unions-id-recognition-230120689.html

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