Centreville, Virginia

Credit:  http://civilwartalk.com

Questions? Compliments? Grumbles?

E-mail me at thoreaugreen@gmail.com

Public Awareness Campaign to Help Prevent Campus Sexual Assault Includes LGBT Youth

Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/public-awareness-campaign-to-help-prevent-campus-sexual-assault-includes-lg

ezs note:  This is a travesty, nothing but.  64 PERCENT  of our transgender sisters and brothers are sexually assaulted!!!  The only we can heal is to talk.  In the United States,  the National Sexual Assault Hotline is:
1-800-656-4673 

Newton Aldermen vote to protect transgender people

Jim Morrison
jmorrison@wickedlocal.com
http://newton.wickedlocal.com

to read more, go to:  http://newton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140918/NEWS/140916172

Transgender teen crowned Homecoming King at Texas high school

http://www.lgbtqnation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/09/transgender-teen-crowned-homecoming-king-at-texas-high-school/

Turkey: Trans journalist fired from television station (UK)

John DeLamar
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/19/turkey-trans-journalist-fired-from-television-station/

Transgender teen 'disgusted' after being laughed at by Woolworths employee (Australia)

Josh Butler
http://www.smh.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/transgender-teen-disgusted-after-being-laughed-at-by-woolworths-employee-20140919-10j33e.html

StageQ Tackles the Transgender Experience in 'Standards of Care'

AARON R. CONKLIN
http://www.madisonmagazine.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.madisonmagazine.com/Blogs/Stage-Write/September-2014/StageQ-Tackles-the-Transgender-Experience-in-Standards-of-Care/

Film explores lives of transgender youth (Canada)

http://thechronicleherald.ca

to read more, go to:  http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1237405-film-explores-lives-of-transgender-youth

YOU can do your part!

Credit:  http://www.chrismadden.co.uk

TODAY is the day, ladies and gentlemen.  THE day. Scotland will take one of two paths: They will either form a completely independent state, or stay unified with Great Britain.  It would be roughly akin to New England deciding to separate from the rest of the Union.  Yeah -- it's that big.

Now, with me not having any Scottish blood in me veins, (that I know of) logically, I shouldn't be that interested.  But, shoot, I am!  But what interests me the most is not whether the vote will be yes or no, rather it is the huge mass of people who are determined to vote.  It's estimated that it will be 100 percent!

Now, it might not be exactly 100 percent - a smattering of Scots will intend to vote, but somehow will get waylaid .  But the figure of 99.9 is certainly not a dreamy wish.

Now let us consider the United States of America.  The votes we give are certainly shameful.  Hell, if we show a vote of 90 percent, we'd throw a huge party.  

But what can you do?  Plenty.  Whether you nudge a candidate over the top, or lose by a fraction, you still did your part.  But this ain't no horse race.  This is a grueling triathlon, and you've got to hang in there.  The more people - lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and allies - hang in for the LONG haul, the happier we will be.

Queer homeless youth in ‘desperate’ need of housing (Canada)

Jane Deacon
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca

to read more, go to:  http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2014/09/17/queer-homeless-youth-in-desperate-need-of-housing

Wisconsin Schools Bans Bullying Based on Gender Identity

Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/wisconsin-schools-bans-bullying-based-on-gender-identity

A Massachusetts man claims he was mistreated and humiliated by... (UK)

http://www.mynextfone.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.mynextfone.co.uk/metro/a-massachusetts-man-claims-he-was-mistreated-and-humiliated-by-h28928.html

Cardinal Dolan Explains His Decision to Serve as Grand Marshal, Affirms Gay Identity

Kyle Cupp
http://www.patheos.com


to read more,. go to:  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/kylecupp/2014/09/cardinal-dolan-explains-his-decision-to-serve-as-grand-marshal/

We Should All Be Free and Equal

Erin Wilson
http://www.curvemag.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.curvemag.com/News/We-Should-All-Be-Free-and-Equal-144/

Miami-Dade County Takes First Step Toward Transgender Protections

NADEGE GREEN
http://wlrn.org

to read more, go to:  http://wlrn.org/post/miami-dade-county-takes-first-step-toward-transgender-protections

Chicago Gay and Lesbian hall of fame selects next inductees

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Chicago-Gay-and-Lesbian-hall-of-fame-selects-next-inductees-/48982.html

Growing inequality in society a corrosive thing: TD chief (Canada)

Madhavi Acharya-Tom Yew
http://www.thestar.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/09/16/growing_inequality_in_society_a_corrosive_thing_td_chief.html

Connecticut transgender teen 'Jane Doe' in confinement case escapes

http://www.norwichbulletin.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20140916/NEWS/140919637

Aqua Foundation scholarships help young lesbian, bisexual, transgender women succeed

Steve Rothaus
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/

to read more, go to:  http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2014/09/aqua-foundation-scholarships-help-young-lesbian-bisexual-transgender-women-succeed.html

Republican Appeals Court Throws Election into Chaos

Lisa Kaiser
http://expressmilwaukee.com

to read more, go to:  http://expressmilwaukee.com/blog-10679-republican-appeals-court-throws-election-into-chaos.html

Gay rights group announces expanded operation in Nebraska

RILEY JOHNSON
http://journalstar.com

to read more, go to:  http://journalstar.com/news/local/gay-rights-group-announces-expanded-operation-in-nebraska/article_fea919e9-40ad-5deb-bf2f-62def6fabb12.html

First local queer film fest set for launch (Taiwan)

Chi-hao James Lo
http://www.chinapost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/arts-&-leisure/2014/09/15/417249/First-local.htm

India: Government objects to Supreme Court ruling creating legal third gender (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  /2014/09/14/india-government-objects-to-supreme-court-ruling-creating-legal-third-gender/ 

Howard County Center for the Arts Presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT & Charity Art Event, 10/03

http://www.broadwayworld.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.broadwayworld.com/baltimore/article/Howard-County-Center-for-the-Arts-Presents-THE-LARAMIE-PROJECT-Charity-Art-Event-1003-20140914#

Center On Halsted To Host LGBTQ Youth Job Fair Oct. 22

Jon Graef
http://chicagoist.com

to read more, go to:  http://chicagoist.com/2014/09/14/center_on_halsted_to_host_lgbtq_you.php

Transgender Girl Crowned Homecoming Princess

http://abcnews.go.com/

to read more, go to:  http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/transgender-girl-crowned-homecoming-princess-25481568

Salt Lake City, Utah

Credit:  http://thebaldgourmet.com/

‘Straightwashed’ No More: Black LGBT Influencers Are in the Spotlight

Danielle Moodie-Mills
http://www.theroot.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/09/root_100_2014_celebrates_lgbt_leaders.html

Jazz Jennings shares story of her triumphs, struggles as a transgender child in 'I Am Jazz'

Maggie Galehouse
http://www.houstonchronicle.com

to read more, go to:http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/books/article/Jazz-Jennings-shares-story-of-her-triumphs-5751968.php#/0

Transgender artist set to perform at local church

http://www.oakridger.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.oakridger.com/article/20140912/NEWS/140919935

‘This Is the Place’ for largest gathering of gay Mormons

Peggy Fletcher Stack
http://www.sltrib.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfaithblog/58406680-180/affirmation-conference-lgbt-mormon.html.csp

Transgender girl's bid for Homecoming Princess at Colorado Springs high school raises concerns

Debbie Kelley
http://gazette.com/

to read more, go to:  http://gazette.com/transgender-girls-bid-for-homecoming-princess-at-colorado-springs-high-school-raises-concerns/article/1537403

LGBT Rural Summit scheduled Sept. 19 at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska

http://www.greenfieldreporter.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/4df2f1435067438d96e894eba7895e81/NE--LGBT-Rural-Summit

'

Hosts Return to Radio Months After Transgender Benefits Comments Got Them Fired

Mike Hedeen
http://buffalo.twcnews.com


to read more, go to:  http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/768290/hosts-return-to-radio-months-after-transgender-benefits-comments-got-them-fired/

Judge admits HE leaked details of Charlize Theron's adoption in series of racist and sexist anonymous comments on online forum (UK)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2575040/Arkansas-judge-admits-anonymous-online-comments-leaked-secret-information-Charlize-Therons-adoption.html

Betsey Johnson celebrates brides, marriage freedom

LEANNE ITALIE
http://www.chron.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/Betsey-Johnson-celebrates-brides-marriage-freedom-5748505.ph

Court upholds New Jersey’s ban on therapy to ‘cure’ kids of being gay

http://www.rawstory.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/09/11/court-upholds-new-jerseys-ban-on-therapy-to-cure-kids-of-being-gay/

aGLIFF Review/Interview: Kumu Hina

Dana Sayre
http://www.readthehorn.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.readthehorn.com/lifestyle/movies/99340/agliff_reviewinterview_kumu_hina

LGBT author gives talk tonight urging atheists to 'come out of the closet'

Sue Thoms
http://www.mlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/09/lgbt_author_gives_talk_tonight.html

Alex Salmond: Tories will scrap Human Rights Act and damage Scottish equality (UK)

Scott Roberts
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/10/alex-salmond-tories-will-scrap-human-rights-act-and-damage-scottish-equality/

That's interesting... but what do I do now?

Credit:  http://cdn.madamenoire.com/

On occasion, you happen to find a really good blog.  I happened to find one last night.  http://getequal.org/organizers-toolkit/ is a veritable  treasure trove of ideas about how to find and organize disparate people into a strong, cohesive unit. Whether you live in New York City or Podunk, Iowa, this blog's for you.

Toronto School Board Member Is Finally Called Out For Anti-Gay Rants, Is Left Speechless

ZACK FORD
http://thinkprogress.org

to read more, go to:  http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2014/09/09/3565154/watch-a-toronto-school-board-member-squirm-when-his-anti-lgbt-views-are-called-out/

Supreme Court asked to hear Indiana, Wisconsin same-sex marriage cases

Justin Snow
http://www.metroweekly.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.metroweekly.com/2014/09/supreme-court-asked-to-hear-indiana-wisconsin-same-sex-marriage-cases/

Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Beating, Robbing Transgender Prostitute

http://newyork.cbslocal.com

to read more, go to:  http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/09/man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-beating-robbing-transgender-prostitute/

26 percent of transgender voters in Alabama could be shut out by photo ID law, study shows

Leada Gore
http://www.al.com

to read more, go to;  http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/26_percent_of_transgender_vote.html

ezs note:  So ya think that voting doesn't matter?  THINK AGAIN.  If you live in Alabama, have friends who live there, or know allies who live there, make sure they read the article above.  That's why voting is important!

Govt accords minority status to Jain community (India)

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

to read more, go to:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Patna/Govt-accords-minority-status-to-Jain-community/articleshow/42119591.cms

Major transgender conference headed to South Florida

Arlene Satchell
http://www.sun-sentinel.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-broward-transgender-conference-20140908,0,2323835.story

Finding Common Ground

Wayne Maines
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wayne-maines/finding-common-ground_1_b_5777786.html

Feeling alienated (Fiji)

http://www.fijitimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=279752

Man Arrested for Murder of Tenn. Trans Woman

Jason St. Amand
http://www.edgeboston.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.edgeboston.com/news/crime/News/165307/man_arrested_for_murder_of_tenn_trans_woman