Community Makes Itself Known, With Discretion

ROBYN ROSS
http://www.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/us/community-makes-itself-known-with-discretion.html?_r=0

Transgender Women's Killings Test Police Outreach

JULIET LINDERMAN
http://abcnews.go.com

to read more, go to:http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/transgender-womens-killings-test-police-outreach-25189565

ezs note:  The murders of two transgender women have shaken the good city of Baltimore to its core.  Please, if you have any information regarding Mia Henderson or Kandy Hall's murder, call the Baltimore police immediately!  Don't let the vermin get away!

Grants Pass, Oregon

Credit:  http://www.visitgrantspass.org/

Hillary Clinton’s Gay Rights Evolution

AMY CHOZICK
http://www.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/fashion/hillary-clinton-gay-rights-evolution.html?_

5 Things We Learned About Jill Soloway’s "Transparent"

MICHELLE EHRHARDT
http://www.out.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2014/08/29/transparent-jill-soloway-dad-trans-amazon

US: California bill outlawing trans and gay panic defenses headed to governor (UK)

Katie Dupere
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/28/us-california-bill-outlawing-trans-and-gay-panic-defenses-headed-to-governor/

ezs note: 'Gay panic' or 'trans panic' are utterly stupid defenses that should have abandoned a decade ago.  Kudos to California for scrapping this byzantine defense.

Ottawa raises flag to mark pride week (Canada)

Brier Dodge
http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com/news-story/4802568-ottawa-raises-flag-to-mark-pride-week/

'Capitol 13' addresses charges for equal rights

http://www.good4utah.com

to read  more, go to:  http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/capitol-13-addresses-charges-for-equal-rights/32590/1VzsSq3OlUmD3UZ2VOHVaQ

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/