Why ABC Family is a leader in LGBT inclusion on television

Sonali Kohli
http://qz.com

to read more, go to:  http://qz.com/274639/why-abc-family-is-a-leader-in-lgbt-inclusion-on-television/

League tables vote on transgender student-athletes

http://www.sctimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/minnesota/2014/10/02/transgender-high-school-prep-sports/16589107/

Report shows over 200 LGBT murders in Brazil this year (Australia)

Cec Busby
http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au

ezs note:  216  lgbt people murdered.  76 transgender people murdered.  THIS IS A TRAVESTY!!!

Who’s Real Enough for Facebook?

VAUHINI VARA
http://www.newyorker.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/whos-real-enough-facebook

'Insides Out' will share transgender tales for all

Sarah Colburn
http://www.sctimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sctimes.com/story/entertainment/arts/2014/10/01/insides-will-share-transgender-tales/16555295/

Study reveals which networks have the most LGBT characters

Samantha Highfill
http://insidetv.ew.com

to read more, go to:  http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/10/01/gladd-gay-depictions-television/

Hillsborough votes to include gays in civil rights protections

Mike Salinero
http://tbo.com

to read more, go to:  http://tbo.com/news/politics/hillsborough-votes-to-include-gays-in-civil-rights-protections-20141001/

Facebook apologizes to drag queens for ‘real names’ policy (Canada)

Barbara Ortutay
http://globalnews.ca

to read more, go to:  http://globalnews.ca/news/1593254/facebook-apologizes-to-drag-queens-for-real-names-policy/

First gender-neutral restrooms for University of California (Malaysia)

http://www.themalaymailonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/first-gender-neutral-restrooms-for-university-of-california

Miss. LGBT couple accused of committing ‘fraud’ to get married

http://www.washingtonblade.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/09/30/miss-lgbt-couple-accused-committing-fraud-get-married/

Anti-gay remarks at debate spark anger in Brazil

http://www.philstar.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.philstar.com/world/2014/10/01/1375248/anti-gay-remarks-debate-spark-anger-brazil

The Financial Penalty Of Being LGBT In America

http://www.pridesource.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=68236

Gay marriage ban stalls changes to Dallas pensions

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/gay-marriage-ban-stalls-changes-to-dallas-pensions/article_9b6e8b21-6992-5012-83e2-6385ec614b6b.html

One Incarcerated, Transgender Buddhist's Experience With Medical Care in Federal Prison

Christopher Zoukis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christopher-zoukis/medical-care-in-prison_b_5838090.html?utm_hp_ref=impact&ir=Impact

Three Suspects Arraigned On Hate Crime Charges In Brooklyn Anti-LGBT Shooting

Tony Merevick
http://www.buzzfeed.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.buzzfeed.com/tonymerevick/prosecutors-suspects-in-brooklyn-hate-crime-shooting-yelled#1re6n4p

Gay Couple Denied Communion After 30 Years Together: Today In Gay (and others)

Dan Avery
http://www.newnownext.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.newnownext.com/annie-lenox-says-gay-is-irrelevant-same-sex-couple-denied-communion-today-in-gay/09/2014/

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