Sold out Pride event brings diversity to Nunavut’s capital (Canada)

Thomas Rohner
http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca

to read more, go to:  http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674sold_out_pride_event_brings_diversity_to_nunavuts_capital/

A Rose By Any Other Name: The Problems With the Facebook Name Policy

Jose Gallegos
http://blogs.indiewire.com

to read more, go to:  http://blogs.indiewire.com/bent/a-rose-by-any-other-name-the-problems-with-the-facebook-name-policy-20140928

New Law Gives Trans Californians Respect After Death

MICHELLE GARCIA
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/28/new-law-gives-trans-californians-respect-after-death

US: California governor signs law outlawing ‘gay panic’ legal defense (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/28/california-governor-signs-law-outlawing-gay-panic-legal-defense/

Comment: The road to a better future is paved with rainbows (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/28/comment-the-road-to-a-better-future-is-paved-with-rainbows/

Opponents of MN transgender athletes hit the showers

Bob Collins
http://blogs.mprnews.org

to read more, go to:  http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2014/09/opponents-of-mn-transgender-athletes-hit-the-showers/

Controversial activist named head of Equality Utah

Marissa Lang and Robert Gehrke
http://www.sltrib.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58459325-90/williams-utah-equality-gay.html.csp

Barney Frank opens up on politics and married life

Patrick Saunders
http://thegavoice.com

to read more, go to:  http://thegavoice.com/barney-frank-opens-life-politics-married-life/

Editorial: Eric Holder's legacy

http://www.trentonian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20140927/editorial-eric-holders-legacy

Palm Springs ‘Political Pop Up’ draws hundreds

Sherry Barkas
http://www.desertsun.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/2014/09/27/political-pop-election/16348343/

Del. school board member opposes teaching definition of gay

http://www.lgbtqnation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/09/del-school-board-member-opposes-teaching-definition-of-gay/

Lomira, Wisconsin

Credit:  http://mw2.google.com

What the Federal Government Can do to Improve LGBT Health

Sean Cahill
http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/2014/09/26/federal-government-can-improve-lgbt-health/

UN Rights Council: Landmark Resolution on Anti-Gay Bias

http://www.hrw.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/09/26/un-rights-council-landmark-resolution-anti-gay-bias

Suicide Prevention Month: Because One Life Lost Is Too Many

Nathan M. Schaefer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-m-schaefer/suicide-prevention-month-_b_5882834.html

ezs note:  I know that things really suck sometimes - - but there really  is help!!  Look for a competent psychologist or psychiatrist.

EEOC files first-ever lawsuits on behalf of transgender workers

Tammye Nash
http://m.dallasvoice.com

to read more, go to:  http://m.dallasvoice.com/eeoc-files-first-ever-lawsuits-behalf-transgender-workers-10180491.html?mobile-redirector-transfer=true

First Comes Love

Lewis Whittington
http://www.edgeonthenet.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.edgeonthenet.com/entertainment/books/165463/first_comes_love

Vigil To Honor Murdered Trans Women Hopes To Find Political Allies

http://www.queerty.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.queerty.com/vigil-to-honor-murdered-trans-women-hopes-to-find-political-allies-20140925

Homelessness among youths on the rise, lawmakers told

LAURA KRANTZ
http://www.benningtonbanner.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.benningtonbanner.com/region/ci_26602900/homelessness-among-youths-rise-lawmakers-told

ACLU wants to file brief in Miss. same-sex divorce case

http://www.clarionledger.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/09/25/aclu-wants-to-file-brief-in-same-sex-divorce-case/16215343/

Op-ed: Remembering the AIDS Crisis as a Gay Trans Man in a Double-Closet

H. Adam Ackley
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2014/09/25/op-ed-remembering-aids-crisis-gay-trans-man-double-closet

Malaysia urged to stop transgender arrests

http://www.aljazeera.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2014/09/hrw-malaysia-must-stop-transgender-arrests-201492555147558263.html

Letter: Hassan strong on civil rights

DOUGLAS MARINO
http://www.concordmonitor.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.concordmonitor.com/opinion/13677212-95/letter-hassan-strong-on-civil-rights

'Erase Hate' movement heads to Del. beaches

Joe Irizarry
http://www.wdel.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.wdel.com/story.php?id=62887

‘Queering Duke History’ exhibit grand opening slated for Thursday

Laura Oleniacz
http://www.heraldsun.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.heraldsun.com/news/localnews/x711471881/-Queering-Duke-History-exhibit-grand-opening-slated-for-today

IOC adds anti-discrimination clause to Olympic host city contract

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/IOC-adds-anti-discrimination-clause-to-Olympic-host-city-contract/49104.html

Our transgender child

T. BISTERFELDT
http://www.salon.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.salon.com/2014/09/23/our_transgender_child/?utm_source=huffpost_parents&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_article

Central Michigan University earns magazine's diversity award

Lindsay Knake
http://www.mlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/09/central_michigan_university_ea.html

Officers making it okay to be gay (UK)

Beren Cross
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/NEWs/11488593.Officers_making_it_okay_to_be_gay/

Midtown Ponce brings back that ol’ tired complaint of violent trans prostitutes

Dyana Bagby
http://thegavoice.com

to read more, go to:  http://thegavoice.com/midtown-ponce-brings-back-that-ol-tired-complaint-of-violent-trans-prostitutes/

Minneapolis tweaks city code to allow gender neutral restrooms

Andy Birkey
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net

to read more, go to:  http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2014/09/22/minneapolis-tweaks-city-code-allow-gender-neutral-restrooms

State Senator Announces 'I'm Gay. Get Over It.' During Push For LGBT Hate Crimes Bill

Sara Bondioli

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/23/jim-ferlo-gay_n_5869318.html

Vancouver LGBT leader Jim Deva dies, leaving a community in mourning (Canada)

CHARLIE SMITH
http://www.straight.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.straight.com/life/733886/vancouver-lgbt-leader-jim-deva-dies-leaving-community-mourning

The moment I knew I was LGBT: Whisper users reveal their time of self-discovery

Curtis M. Young
http://sdgln.com/

to read more, go to:  http://sdgln.com/health/2014/09/22/moment-i-knew-i-was-lgbt-whisper-users-reveal-their-time-self-discovery#sthash.xGlKOQnT.dpbs

Striking Black-And-White Portraits Shed Light On Bangladesh's Third Gender

Katherine Brooks
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/22/hijras_n_5839324.html?ir=Arts

Prosecutors Nolle Assault Charge Against Transgender Girl; Stems From Fight Among Four Girls at DCF's Pueblo Unit July 12

Josh Kovner
http://www.courant.com

to read more, go to;  http://www.courant.com/health/oversight/hc-prosecutors-nolle-assault-charge-against-transgender-girl-stems-from-fight-among-four-girls-at-dcfs-20140922-story.html

Lena Dunham Is Producing a Documentary About an L.G.B.T.Q. Bespoke Tailor in Brooklyn for HBO

Karrie Cornell
http://www.vanityfair.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2014/09/lena-dunham-lgbtq-tailor

A stage to call our own (Thailand)

http://www.nationmultimedia.com

to read more, go to: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/A-stage-to-call-our-own-30243724.html

Clementi family become advocates after suicide

SEAN CARLIN
http://fox11online.com

to read more, go to:  http://fox11online.com/2014/09/21/clementi-family-become-advocates-after-suicide/

Ireland is On Track to Finally Honor Human Rights for Trans People

Steve Williams
http://www.care2.com

to read more, go to:   http://www.care2.com/causes/ireland-is-on-track-to-finally-honor-human-rights-for-trans-people.html

Brazil: Schoolboys wear skirts in protest after trans girl fined for wearing female uniform (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/21/brazil-schoolboys-wear-skirts-in-protest-after-trans-girl-fined-for-wearing-female-uniform/

India gets first transgender news anchor months after third gender legally recognised (UK)

LIZZIE DEARDEN
www.independent.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/india-gets-first-transgender-news-anchor-months-after-third-gender-legally-recognised-9746804.html

Conference goal is transgender acceptance

Jill Callison
http://www.argusleader.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2014/09/20/conference-goal-transgender-acceptance/15943183/

City Council Chair Praises Farina On Gay-Friendly Education Initiatives

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/

to read more, go to:  http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/20/city-council-chair-praises-farina-on-gay-friendly-education-initiatives/

‘I want to tell stories that matter’ (India)

Debesh Banerjee
http://indianexpress.com

to read more, go to:  http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-want-to-tell-stories-that-matter/

LGBT-friendly housing will transform activist's childhood home in Washington

http://readingeagle.com

to read more, go to:  http://readingeagle.com/article/20140920/AP/309209709/1010

Barring anti-gay discrimination tenuous in Capitol

http://www.wsbt.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/barring-antigay-discrimination-tenuous-in-capitol/28165480

Centreville, Virginia

Credit:  http://civilwartalk.com

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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