Rhode Island drops surgery requirement for transgender birth certificate changes

http://www.lgbtqnation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/10/rhode-island-drops-surgery-requirement-for-transgender-birth-certificate-changes/

Gender-Neutral Restrooms Open at UNT

Emily Mathis
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com

to read more, go to:  http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2014/10/gender-neutral_restrooms_unt.php

Apple CEO: Alabama must do better on LBGT

Brian Lyman
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/27/nick-saban-tim-cook-inducted-into-al-academy-of-honor/18011989/

Sexual assault reported at UNI dorm

Michelle Corless
http://www.kwwl.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kwwl.com/story/27023773/2014/10/27/sexual-assault-reported-at-uni-dorm

ezs note:  If you are sexually assaulted, please, please, don't put it off - report it to the police immediately!!!

Mountainside Care Center awarded for LGBT healthcare equality for second straight year

http://www.dailyfreeman.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20141026/mountainside-care-center-awarded-for-lgbt-healthcare-equality-for-second-straight-year

Same-sex marriages official in six more states: Federal Announcement

Shaun Marsh
http://www.capitalotc.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.capitalotc.com/same-sex-marriages-official-in-six-more-states-federal-announcement/24848/

Eric Holder Calls Increasing Support For Gay Rights 'Exhilarating, Gratifying'

http://www.ontopmag.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=19743&MediaType=1&Category=26

Prisoner has the right to a name change

http://www.delawareonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/10/26/prisoner-right-name-change/17959741/

Philippine Transgender Murder Becomes a Rallying Point for LGBT Rights

Per Liljas
http://time.com

to read more, go to:  http://time.com/3536215/philippines-transgender-murder-jennifer-laude-lgbt-rights/

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Credit:  http://www.marlborough-ma.gov

Pamittan to receive an award from AFP (Philippines)

http://www.angmalaya.net/

to read more, go to:  http://www.angmalaya.net/nation/2014/10/26/5227-pamittan-to-receive-an-award-from-afp

Can Video Games Survive?

CHRIS SUELLENTROP
http://www.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/opinion/sunday/the-disheartening-gamergate-campaign.html?_r=0

Julia Roberts Opens Heart For Bullied Gay Teens In Accepting Humanitarian Award

http://www.ontopmag.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=19739&MediaType=1&Category=22

Janesville schools offer gender-neutral accommodations to transgender students

Nick Crow
http://www.gazettextra.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.gazettextra.com/20141025/janesville_schools_offer_gender_neutral_accommodations_to_transgender_students

YOU make the difference!!!

Credit:  https://register.rockthevote.com

In my neck of the woods, it's getting cooler.  And I'm making one more plea for you to vote.  Maybe you're still reticent. Maybe you're right.

Do it for Brenting Dolliole.

Do it for Githe Goines.

Do it for Deoni Jones, 

Do it for ALL the transgender women and men, girls and boys whose lives were cut short.

Dammit, do it..

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4!!!

Surrey group's anti-gay stance 'sickens' trustee candidate (Canada)

Sheila Reynolds
http://www.surreyleader.com/news/280366842.html

to read more, go to:  http://www.surreyleader.com/news/280366842.html

ezs note:  Surrey voters - election day is November 15. Help Nicole Joliet make her case!

Smith students staging rally Saturday in support of including transgender students

Diane Lederman
http://www.masslive.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/10/smith_students_staging_rally_s.html

Kyrgyzstan: UN urges country to scrap draft law violating rights of LGBT people (UN)

http://www.un.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=49160#.VErFSWddUl8

‘Groundbreaking’ ruling for transgender Army employee released

Marisa Taylor
http://america.aljazeera.com

to read more, go to:  http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/10/23/transgender-federalemployeewinslawsuit.html

Brutally Attacked Native Transgender Woman Can Finally Speak Again

Simon Moya-Smith
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com

to read more, go to:  http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/10/23/brutally-attacked-native-transgender-woman-can-finally-speak-again-157486

ezs note:  She was so brutally attacked, she has no memory of the assault at this point.  Be her voice!!  Call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), text tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and then enter TIPS 577, or report them at NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.  Please, let's get these vermin!

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I really like Emily's Virtual Rocket.  From my cozy little nest, I can let you know what's happening around the transgender world.  Literally! When I can tell you about the transgender woman who won a tremendous victory, (courtesy of Emily Wax-Thibodeaux  and The Washington Post) I cheer along with you.

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Transgender inmate's lawsuit accuses state of not protecting her from attacks

Allan Turner
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Transgender-inmate-s-lawsuit-accuses-state-o

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

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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