The Right to Write: How the Disciplinary System Comes down on Incarcerated Writers

Christopher Zoukis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christopher-zoukis/the-right-to-write-how-th_b_6035796.html

Best of Gay D.C. XIII: Lifetime Achievement Award

Lou Chibbaro Jr.
http://www.washingtonblade.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/10/23/best-gay-d-c-xiii-lifetime-achievement-award/

ezs note:  People wonder why I have such a love for politics.  Mayor Vincent Gray is just one reason.  Keep it up, mayor!

Four deputies placed on paid leave in jail probe

SHEA JOHNSON
http://www.vvdailypress.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20141023/NEWS/141029908

Transgender federal employee wins historic discrimination case

Emily Wax-Thibodeaux
http://www.washingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2014/10/23/transgender-federal-employee-wins-historic-discrimination-case/


ezs note: Let freedom and EQUALITY ring!!!

Linking violence against women with HIV and AIDS (Pakistan)

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/opinion/23-Oct-2014/linking-violence-against-women-with-hiv-and-aids

Judge resigns so he won't have to marry gay couples

http://www.13wmaz.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.13wmaz.com/story/news/nation/2014/10/22/judge-resigns-to-avoid-marrying-gay-couples/17718733/

ezs note:  Bye, judge!  (what a jackass...)

Push for trans military service recalls efforts against ‘Don’t Ask’

Chris Johnson
http://www.washingtonblade.com

to read more, go to: http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/10/22/trans-military-forum/

Annie Lennox: I am so happy transgender people can come out the shadows (UK)

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

to read  more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/22/annie-lennox-i-am-so-happy-transgender-people-can-come-out-the-shadows/

When will Jeffrey Tambor peak? (Canada)

Richard Ouzounian
http://www.ourwindsor.ca

to read more, go to:  http://www.ourwindsor.ca/opinion-story/4926430-when-will-jeffrey-tambor-peak-/

Rights group: LGBT Jamaicans are targets of unchecked violence, discrimination

DAVID McFADDEN
http://www.dailyjournal.net

to read more, go to:  http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/bb81ceb460da462f91e271d0d2d142a5/CB--Jamaica-Gay-Rights/

ezs note:  This is an outrage!  Please, wherever you live, e-mail the ambassador of Jamaica a polite but FIRM  letter demanding the human rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders - and put some real teeth in it! 

Lawsuit: Detained transgender teen treated as boy

http://www.monroenews.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.monroenews.com/news/2014/oct/21/lawsuit-detained-transgender-teen-treated-boy/

ezs note:  How Connecticut of us... sorry, world... sigh...

Transgender troops seek to end taboo (India)

http://www.asianage.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.asianage.com/international/transgender-troops-seek-end-taboo-859

Support for statewide nondiscrimination law growing in Utah, poll shows

Dennis Romboy
http://www.deseretnews.com

to read more, go to:   http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865613621/Support-for-statewide-nondiscrimination-law-growing-in-Utah-poll-shows.html

Argentina gives asylum to gay Russian who claimed he was persecuted (India)

http://zeenews.india.com

to read more, go to:  http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/argentina-gives-asylum-to-gay-russian-who-claimed-he-was-persecuted_1487769.html

Don’t hide your pride (Australia)

http://www.inmycommunity.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/news-and-views/local-news/Dont-hide-your-pride/7666257/

Same-Sex couples can begin marrying tomorrow

http://www.torringtontelegram.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.torringtontelegram.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=15647&page=34

Nancy Pelosi: Trans people shouldn’t be banned from serving in military (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/20/nancy-pelosi-trans-people-shouldnt-be-banned-from-serving-in-military/

Philadelphia's first director of city's Office of LGBT Affairs, Gloria Casarez, dead at 42

John F. Morrison and Alex Wigglesworth
http://www.philly.com

to read more, go to;  http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/Philadelphias_first_director_of_citys_Office_of_LGBT_Affairs_Gloria_Casarez_dead_at_42.html

ezs note:  Rest in peace, Ms Casarez. You helped thousands of Philadelphians live happier lives.

Getting Personal on Transgender Rights

DOROTHY J. SAMUELS
http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/17/getting-personal-on-transgender-rights/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

News Briefs, Oct. 16 (top news)

Amy Cooper
http://www.easternecho.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.easternecho.com/article/2014/10/news-briefs-oct-16

Facebook and Apple deserve praise for their perks (UK)

Brooke Masters
http://www.ft.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3b74d0fa-5530-11e4-89e8-00144feab7de.html#axzz3GcsHWfnf

Group awarded domestic violence prevention grant

http://www.kulr8.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kulr8.com/story/26824204/group-awarded-domestic-violence-prevention-grant

Hillsboro, Illinois

Credit:  http://upload.wikimedia.org

Knitting Backward

Jennifer Finney Boylan
http://www.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/opinion/sunday/jennifer-finney-boylan-knitting-backward.html?_r=0

US to hand over Marine who is suspect in murder of transgender Filipino sex worker (Australia)

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-19/us-to-produce-marine-sought-over-murder-of-transgender-filipino/5824608

to read more, go to:  http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-19/us-to-produce-marine-sought-over-murder-of-transgender-filipino/5824608

Julie Mack: Election season reflects GOP's shifting stances on gay rights, legalized marijuana

Julie Mack
http://www.mlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/10/julie_mack_election_season_ref.html

HRC Endorses PrEP & Calls for Bold Action to Expand Access to Anti-HIV Drug

http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/hrc-endorses-prep-calls-for-bold-action-to-expand-access

ezs note:  Become one of the happy, healthy, RESPONSIBLE adults!  If you are one of the sexually active adults - or even just thinking about it - take your Truvada DAILY.

Akkai to speak on sexual minorities at Japan meet (India)

Rohith B R
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

to read more, go to:  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toireporter/author-Rohith-B-R.cm

Now it's YOUR turn!!!

Credit:  http://acluhawaii.files.wordpress.com

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You know, there are transgenders  and allies who don't see the point in voting.  They might be right.

Except for being kicked out of their apartment, they might be right.

Except for housing shelters (and these are the REALLY lucky ones), they might be right. 

Except for town or city councils who have no clue, they might be right.

Except for Boards of Education who are total airheads, they might be right.

Except  for members of Congress who call YOU "deviant" for the clothing you wear, they might be right

BULLSHIT!!!

REGISTER AND VOTE!!!

True Trans (review)

http://www.punknews.org/

to read more, go to:  http://www.punknews.org/review/12945/laura-jane-grace-true-trans-episode-1

Transgenders and Theology

Judy Valente
http://www.pbs.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2014/10/17/october-17-2014-transgenders-theology/24400/ 

EXCLUSIVE Crime Minister: Police haven’t paid enough attention to homophobia and transphobia (UK)

Joseph Patrick McCormick
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/17/exclusive-crime-minister-police-havent-paid-enough-attention-to-homophobia-and-transphobia/

U.S. to recognize same-sex marriages in 7 new states

http://www.news10.net

to read more, go to:  http://www.news10.net/story/news/nation/2014/10/17/same-sex-marriages-recognized-in-7-new-states/17438597/

Baton Rouge man remains jailed in Metairie murder of transgender woman and her lover

Paul Purpura
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2014/10/baton_rouge_man_to_remain_jail.html

to read more, go to:  http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2014/10/baton_rouge_man_to_remain_jail.html

LGBT Youth Homelessness Is Not an Us/Them Issue

Jama Shelton
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jama-shelton/lgbt-youth-homelessness-i_b_5991742.html

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