Court’s decision looming

Jeff Dahdah
http://usustatesman.com/

to read more, go to:  http://usustatesman.com/?p=154

Arizona cities respect human dignity: Can lawmakers?

http://www.azcentral.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2014/09/03/tempe-lgbt-vote/15040211/

Louisiana’s Gay Marriage Ban Upheld by Federal Judge

Ariane de Vogue
http://abcnews.go.com

to read more, go to:  http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/09/louisianas-gay-marriage-ban-upheld-by-federal-judge/

WATCH: Trans Refugee Finally Finds Safety in New Zealand

MITCH KELLAWAY
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/03/watch-trans-refugee-finally-finds-safety-new-zealand

Transgender ex-Navy SEAL: Here's a question for you

Kristin Beck
http://www.cnn.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/02/opinion/lady-valor-kristin-beck-transgender-navy-seal/

With help from Realogy, gay and lesbian real estate pros set to meet in Florida

http://www.inman.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.inman.com/2014/09/02/with-help-from-realogy-gay-and-lesbian-real-estate-pros-set-to-meet-in-florida/

Deadly Butt Injection Lands Mississippi Woman Life Sentence

Denver Nicks
http://time.com

to read more, go to:  http://time.com/3259787/deadly-butt-injection-lands-mississippi-woman-life-sentence/

ezs note:  For those transgenders who are contemplating "low cost" methods, ask yourself this question first:  IS YOUR LIFE WORTH IT???  Leave these frauds and call the police!!!

Only New Albany gay bar has sense of ‘Pride’

Baylee Pulliam
http://www.courier-journal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/indiana/2014/09/02/new-albany-gay-bar-sense-pride/14975751/

Colleges See Gay Students as Growth Market

Timothy Pratt
http://time.com

to read more, go to:  http://time.com/3211813/lgbt-gay-colleges-resources/

US: Gender non-conforming teen to sue DMV after being told to ‘look like a boy’ for license photo

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


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/01/us-gender-non-conforming-teen-to-sue-dmv-after-being-told-to-look-like-a-boy-for-license-photo/

New website provides teachers with LGBT activity resources (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/01/uk-lgbt-inclusive-teaching-website-launches/

New policy on trans-genders (Pakistan)

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2014/Sep/2/new-policy-on-trans-genders-52.asp

Fear for family safety dissolves lawsuit vs. anti-gay law

Colin Stewart
http://76crimes.com

to read more,go to:  http://76crimes.com/2014/08/31/fear-for-family-safety-dissolves-lawsuit-vs-anti-gay-law/

Against Me! Talks About Upcoming Projects at Osheaga [Interview]

Morgan Louchen
http://guardianlv.com

to read more, go to;  http://guardianlv.com/2014/08/against-me-talks-about-upcoming-projects-at-osheaga-interview/

Welcome to Gallup, NM, Where ‘They Just Want Another Person Dead’

Nick Estes
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com

to read more, go to:  http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/08/29/welcome-gallup-nm-where-they-just-want-another-person-dead-156639

Our "Ann" Is Dying

"Fanny Arnstein"
http://10thousandcouples.com

to read more, go to:  http://10thousandcouples.com/issue/september-2014/article/our-transgender-ann-is-dying#sthash.kELd1O7w.dpbs

Brazil poll favorite rows back on gay marriage (UK)

https://uk.news.yahoo.com

to read more, go to:  https://uk.news.yahoo.com/brazil-poll-favorite-rows-back-gay-marriage-221708858.html#a5NpKbF

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/