I voted today... DID YOU???

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College rowers ditch clothes for good cause

Brittany Horn
http://blog.timesunion.com

to read more, go to:  http://blog.timesunion.com/schools/college-rowers-ditch-clothes-for-good-cause/2843/

Ethicist David Gushee changes views on same-sex relationships

JONATHAN MERRITT
https://www.baptiststandard.com

to read more, go to:  https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/baptist/17119-evangelical-ethicist-david-gushee-changes-views-on-same-sex-relationships

IIT-B to lock lips with Kochi's 'Kiss of Love' movement (India)

Yogita Rao
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/IIT-B-to-lock-lips-with-Kochis-Kiss-of-Love-movement/articleshow/45009285.cms

Eight men arrested over alleged same-sex wedding video

Drew Katchen
www.msnbc.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/eight-men-arrested-over-alleged-same-sex-wedding-video

Philippines: Trans woman stabbed 33 times – a week after Jennifer Laude case (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/31/philippines-trans-woman-stabbed-33-times-a-week-after-jennifer-laude-case/

ezs note;  Why should you vote?  Do it for Mary Joy Añonuevo.

'Voting While Trans' PSA Focuses on the Group Hurt by Voter ID Laws We Rarely Talk About

Marcie Bianco
http://mic.com

to read more, go to:  http://mic.com/articles/102942/voting-while-trans-psa-focuses-on-the-group-hurt-by-voter-id-laws-we-rarely-talk-about

ezs note:  C'mon,  people - 24,000 people who don't vote is 24,000 too many!  Let's do our part to bring 24,000 down to ZERO.

School District in Texas Adds Protections for Transgender Employees and Students

Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org/

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/school-district-in-texas-adds-protections-for-transgender-employees-and-stu

Aizumi to speak for transgender awareness at Roosevelt

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Aizumi-to-speak-for-transgender-awareness-at-Roosevelt/49498.html

Community activist to run for Oklahoma City Council

William Crum
http://newsok.com/


to read more, go to:  http://newsok.com/community-activist-to-run-for-oklahoma-city-council/article/5361819

Freedom award for Sir Ian McKellen (UK)

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/freedom-award-for-sir-ian-mckellen-30705355.html

Woman's Day Magazine Features Groundbreaking Article About Transgender Family

Cavan Sieczkowski

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/womans-day-transgender-family_n_6071090.html

'Trans Girl Next Door' Documents Artist's Transition

SHELBY CLARK PETKUS
http://www.pridesource.com

to read more, go to;  http://www.pridesource.com/guidearticle.html?article=68731

LGBT Group Not Impressed With GOP Candidate's Ad Featuring Her Gay Son

Amanda Terkel
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/29/nan-hayworth-gay-son_n_6070396.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Key LGBT races to watch on Election Day

Chris Johnson
http://www.washingtonblade.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/10/29/5789212/

ezs note: Especially  if you're in one of these races, DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!! (but do it anyway!!!)

From April to Lea - Transition in the Fashion Industry

VICTORIA LIN
http://www.thecrimson.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thecrimson.com/column/catwalk-society/article/2014/10/29/catwalk-society-transitions/

Trans woman finally settles 17-year lawsuit against Irish government (UK)

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

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/28/trans-woman-finally-settles-17-year-lawsuit-against-with-irish-government/

Meet The First Openly Transgender NCAA Division I Athlete

Katy Steinmetz
http://time.com

to read more, go to:  http://time.com/3537849/meet-the-first-openly-transgender-ncaa-athlete/

Dolly Parton Chastises Christians For 'Judging' LGBT Community

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/27/dolly-parton-christian-lgbt_n_6056340.html

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-/