‘South Park Season 18’ Talks Bathroom Rights, Transgender, Reveals Lorde’s Identity; ‘Yellow Flicker Beat’ Singer Reacts, Retweets Kanye West

Conan Santiago
http://www.hallels.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.hallels.com/articles/9311/20141012/south-park-season-18-talks-bathroom-rights-transgender-reveals-lorde.htm


ezs note:  Yeah, I know that not everyone likes "South Park". (such is life)  But, hell, I do, and this one's an absolute gem.  Don't read the story first (it's rife with spoilers).  It's entitled "The Cissy".    Enjoy!

Comment: National Coming Out Day is still important because we have a long way to go (UK)

Andrew Doughty
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/12/comment-national-coming-out-day-is-still-important-because-we-have-a-long-way-to-go/

‘I’m so flattered’: Transgender Walton student believed first in state to be elected to homecoming court

Emily Boorstein
http://mdjonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://mdjonline.com/pages/full_story/push?article--I-m+so+flattered-+Transgender+Walton+student+believed+first+in+state+to+be+elected+to+homecoming+court%20&id=25941179

Russian rights group calls state legal attack 'insult' (Pakistan)

http://www.brecorder.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.brecorder.com/general-news/172/1231947/

First same-sex marriages in Gaston could come Monday

Lauren Baheri and Michael Barrett
http://www.gastongazette.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.gastongazette.com/spotlight/first-same-sex-marriages-in-gaston-could-come-monday-1.385744

New LGBT center welcomes central Iowans

Linh Ta
http://www.desmoinesregister.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2014/10/11/lgbt-center-safe-space-opening/17119199/

Ste Anne school adding gender-neutral washroom (Canada)

Ian Froese
http://www.thecarillon.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thecarillon.com/local/Ste-Anne-school-adds-gender-neutral-washroom-278911881.html

Alexandra Billings, transgender actor: 'Transparent came up when I had nothing to lose' (UK)

Steven W Thrasher
http://www.theguardian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2014/oct/10/-sp-alexandra-billings-transgender-actor-transparent

Briefly in the arts (top story)

http://www.dentonrc.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.dentonrc.com/entertainment/entertainment-headlines/20141011-briefly-in-the-arts.ece

Bellingham, Washington

Credit:  http://www.fairhavenstorage.com

VALERIE SCHULTZ: Coming Out Day may make road a little smoother

Valerie Schultz
http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/lifestyle/local/x1020048716/VALERIE-SCHULTZ-Coming-Out-Day-may-make-road-a-little-smoother

Help us find out why some hate crime victims suffer in silence (UK)

http://www.camden.gov.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/news/2014/october-2014/help-us-find-out-why-some-hate-crime-victims-suffer-in-silence.en;jsessionid=CB8BFEE6787F50B7442B42C89C76DC04

HIV Testing Rates Climb With Real World Social Networking More Than Other Referral Methods

Justin Caba
http://www.medicaldaily.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.medicaldaily.com/hiv-testing-rates-climb-real-world-social-networking-more-other-referral-methods-306758

It's YOUR right to vote!

Credit:  http://transequality.org

So, some of you are saying, "Eh, voting -- I'll get around to it sooner or later."

Well, guess what, pal?  In one state, you're already too late to vote!  

Crazy? I completely agree with you.  But that's one state's method  of limiting your voice.

If you live in the other 49 states, it's not too late.

But it will be -- very, very soon.

REGISTER AND VOTE.

New play offers local residents and their stories for National Coming Out Day

CANDACE CHANEY
http://www.kentucky.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kentucky.com/2014/10/09/3471700/new-play-offers-local-residents.html?sp=/99/684/

SOUTH PARK PARODIES LORDE FOR AN ENTIRE 'TRANSGENDER' EPISODE

http://www.gigwise.com/
 
to read more, go to:   http://www.gigwise.com/news/95023/south-park-parodies-lorde-for-an-entire-transgender-episode

Arrest made in slaying of O.C. transgender activist

Adolfo Flores
http://www.latimes.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-transgender-activist-slaying-20141008-story.html

Emma Watson’s UN gender equality campaign is an invitation to men, too

Emma Herman and Mama Cash
http://womennewsnetwork.net/

to read more, go to:  http://womennewsnetwork.net/2014/10/08/un-gender-equality-campaign/

Op-ed: Why This Major Organization Is Changing Its Name

REA CAREY
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2014/10/08/op-ed-why-major-organization-changing-its-name#.VDUhQMxwZ48.twitter

Gay rights vote postponed by Jackson City Council.... (unrelated)

Will Forgrave
http://www.mlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/10/what_you_might_have_missed_fro_4.html

Courier Mail slurs slain trans woman with 'she male' headline (Australia)

Matt Akersten
http://www.samesame.com.au/

to read more, go to:  http://www.samesame.com.au/news/11446/Courier-Mail-slurs-slain-trans-woman-with-she-male-headline

ezs note:  This, *ahem*, "newspaper", is so utterly below disgust, I can scarcely know what to say.  Please  go to to change.org in the article and click on there.  Thanks. 

Trans inmates abused

Devon Strayer
http://www.pointparkglobe.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/850699/Trans-inmates-abused

Supreme Court Passively Clears the Way for Same-Sex Marriage

Nonnie Shivers
http://www.jdsupra.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-passively-clears-the-way-f-79591/

New York City Could Ease Requirements for Changing Birth Certificate Gender

JORGE RODRIGUEZ-JIMENEZ
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/new-york-city/2014/10/07/new-york-city-could-ease-requirements-changing-birth-certificate-gender

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

Robert Espinoza
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-espinoza/new-national-study-five-t_b_5939730.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices

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/

Labour LGBT envoy Michael Cashman: Morocco ‘must face consequences’ for jailing gay British man (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/05/labour-lgbt-envoy-michael-cashman-morocco-must-face-consequences-for-jailing-gay-british-man/

TEP is hiring a SAFE Tennessee Coordinator for East Tennessee

http://www.outandaboutnashville.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.outandaboutnashville.com/story/tep-hiring-safe-tennessee-coordinator-east#.VDGv2GddUl9

First Gay Catholic Congress To Press Pope For Change

http://thestreetjournal.org

to read more, go to:  http://thestreetjournal.org/2014/10/first-gay-catholic-congress-to-press-pope-for-change/

Lagos, Nigeria

Credit:  http://img.slate.com

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

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

Young trans people still struggling for social acceptance

Hashem Said
http://america.aljazeera.com/

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans-gender-discrimination.html

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

Aaron Day
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/03/canada-8-year-old-transgender-girl-says-she-is-repeatedly-bullied-by-school-parent/

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/

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

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/