Teen pleads in Oakland bus skirt-burning case

Henry K. Lee
http://www.sfgate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Teen-pleads-in-Oakland-bus-skirt-burning-case-5827456.php

Vatican backs away from 'welcoming homosexuals' stance

GRETA MCCLAIN
http://www.digitaljournal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/religion/vatican-backs-away-from-welcoming-homosexuals-stance/article/409103

Transgender woman in critical condition after beating

http://www.metro.us

to read more, go to:  http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/local/2014/10/15/transgender-woman-critical-condition-beating/

ezs note:  Police got a lucky break with one of the suspects being caught on tape. Don't let the scumbags go  free!!!

Aquino urged to cancel military accord with US (United Arab Emirates)

Manolo B. Jara
http://gulftoday.ae/

to read more, go to:  http://gulftoday.ae/portal/05b9234b-18af-47c3-a84b-fc941968dda9.aspx

Lincoln board gets earful on gender training

http://www.edweek.org/

to read more, go to:  http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/10/15/lincoln-board-gets-earful-on-gender_ap.html

US: Las Vegas launches same-sex wedding ad campaign (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/15/us-las-vegas-launches-same-sex-wedding-ad-campaign/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/15/us-las-vegas-launches-same-sex-wedding-ad-campaign/

Right Wing Fails to Stop Gender-Inclusive Training in Neb. Schools

MITCH KELLAWAY
http://www.advocate.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/education/2014/10/14/right-wing-fails-stop-gender-inclusive-training-neb-schools

Turkey’s first 'gay marriage' (Turkey)

Semih Idiz
http://www.al-monitor.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/10/turkey-lgbt-first-gay-marriage-nightmare.html#

Seoul mayor supports same-sex marriage (South Korea)

Kim Young-jin
http://www.koreatimesus.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.koreatimesus.com/seoul-mayor-supports-same-sex-marriage/

Use ‘she’ for Jennifer Laude

Patrick King Pascual
https://ph.news.yahoo.com

to read more, go to:  https://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/use-she-for-jennifer-laude-200508656.html

The Next Civil Rights Frontier: How the Transgender Movement Is Taking Over

Nico Machlitt
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more,. go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nico-machlitt/the-transgender-movement-is-taking-over_b_5974198.html

LGBT teachers to meet President Higgins today (Ireland)

http://www.gaelick.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.gaelick.com/2014/10/lgbt-teachers-to-meet-president-higgins-today/36558/

Column: Treat everyone with respect

Frederick Tran
http://www.theshorthorn.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theshorthorn.com/opinion/column-treat-everyone-with-respect/article_e04b31e6-5305-11e4-91fc-0017a43b2370.html

Dear Abby: Transgender ex a big problem

http://www.dnj.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.dnj.com/story/life/2014/10/13/dear-abby-transgender-ex-big-problem/17222559/

Scotland to host same-sex weddings (UK)

http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/news/scotland/scotland-to-host-same-sex-weddings-1.625396

Marine Held in Death of Transgender Woman in the Philippines

Luis Martinez
http://abcnews.go.com

to read more, go to:  http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/10/marine-held-in-death-of-transgender-in-the-philippines/

Call for hate crime legislation (Ireland)

http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie

to read more, go to:  http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/national/call-for-hate-crime-legislation-1-6352893

‘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.