06 October 2014

Macon woman says she owes her life to LBGT advocate

Sophia Danner-Okotie
http://www.13wmaz.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.13wmaz.com/story/news/local/macon/2014/10/06/remembering-life-legacy-johnny-fambro/16789043/

ezs note:  Rest in peace, Mr. Fambro.  You will be remembered always.

Homewood (Alabama) police searching for a missing person (small print)

Tachana Johnson
http://www.abc3340.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.abc3340.com/story/26717368/homewood-police-searching-for-a-missing-person

ezs note:  If you live in the Homewood, Alabama area, or travel there, and you know the whereabouts of Cedric Trammel Mitchell, please call the police department immediately!!!   (205-332-6234)

Credit:  abc3340

New National Study: Five Things You Should Know About Aging and LGBT People

Across the USA: Reaction to same-sex marriage decision

Janet Loehrke, Joan Murphy, Julie Snider and Richard Wolf
http://www.usatoday.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/10/06/same-sex-marriages-states/16803631/

05 October 2014

03 October 2014

It's almost time - and in some states, it IS time!

Credit:  http://www.tgeu.org
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C'mon now.  I suspect you've heard this from me before.  If not, here it is:  VOTE. 

Analysis of PrEP Data Shows High Adherence in U.S., and Among Most at Risk of HIV

Barbara Jungwirth
http://www.thebody.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thebody.com/content/75066/analysis-of-prep-data-shows-high-adherence-in-us-a.html

ezs note:  Be safe!!!  If you are a sexually active transgender person -- or you're just thinking about it -- the time to start taking Truvada is NOW.  Read the directions on the box or  bottle twice.  You'll be happy AND healthy!

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Canada: 8-year-old transgender girl says she is repeatedly bullied by school parent (UK)

Organization to honor various local leaders for contributions to LGBT community

http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=25277

Six times human rights laws helped LGBT equality (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/03/six-times-human-rights-laws-have-helped-lgbt-people/

02 October 2014

How do I help someone who is self harming? (UK)

Jo-Anne Rowney
http://www.getbucks.co.uk

to read more, go to: http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/news-opinion/how-help-someone-who-self-7874464

Why ABC Family is a leader in LGBT inclusion on television

League tables vote on transgender student-athletes

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

01 October 2014

'Insides Out' will share transgender tales for all

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

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/

30 September 2014

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

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

Anti-gay remarks at debate spark anger in 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

29 September 2014

Gay marriage ban stalls changes to Dallas pensions

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

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

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

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

28 September 2014

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

New Law Gives Trans Californians Respect After Death

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

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

Opponents of MN transgender athletes hit the showers

27 September 2014

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

Lomira, Wisconsin

Credit:  http://mw2.google.com