Transgender persecution only began with Shariah laws, says activist (Malaysia)

ELIZABETH ZACHARIAH
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/transgender-persecution-only-began-with-shariah-laws-says-activist

Gay vets to march in Boston Veterans Day parade

PHILIP MARCELO
http://www.westport-news.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Gay-vets-to-march-in-Boston-Veterans-Day-parade-5883881.php

Wait for Me Until I Welcome: Further Reflections From an Orthodox Rabbi to His Gay Children

Avi Orlow
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/avi-orlow/wait-for-me-until-i-welco_b_6121762.html

ezs note:  To help out, make a donation to National Coalition for the Homeless. Every donation makes a home a happier place!

Westboro, other protesters picket outside Joel Osteen church

Marcelino Benito and Jacqueline Crea
http://www.kens5.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kens5.com/story/news/local/texas/2014/11/10/protesters-picket-several-houston-churches-sunday/18810751/

Labour peer Michael Cashman, known for first gay kiss on British television, tops Rainbow List (UK)

KATIE GRANT
http://www.independent.co.uk/

to read more, go to: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/labour-peer-michael-cashman-known-for-first-gay-kiss-on-british-television-tops-rainbow-list-9850164.html

City hears request for possible nondiscrimination ordinance

Mori Kessler
http://www.stgeorgeutah.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2014/11/07/mgk-city-hears-request-possible-nondiscrimination-ordinance/#.VF_o6mddUl9


ezs note:  As an aside, you gotta check out the town's anti-dancing ordinance!  (no, this is not a misprint)  This town is off its noodle in so many ways!

Lesbian couple registers ‘first gay marriage’ in Russia

http://www.washingtontimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/9/lesbian-couple-registers-first-gay-marriage-in-rus/

LGBT group steps out, marches for pride and acceptance in Pune

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/LGBT-group-steps-out-marches-for-pride-and-acceptance-in-Pune/articleshow/45092339.cms

Did votes on gay rights cost Savick?

Ted Hinnenkamp
http://www.albertleatrbune.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.albertleatribune.com/2014/11/did-votes-on-gay-rights-cost-savick/

Private Manning’s Missing Medical Care

http://www.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/09/opinion/sunday/private-mannings-missing-medical-care.html?_r=0

London, England

Credit:  http://www.ciee.org

Recent Case In Michigan Highlights Increased Focus On Transgender Discrimination

http://www.natlawreview.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.natlawreview.com/article/recent-case-michigan-highlights-increased-focus-transgender-discrimination

Malaysian court scraps cross-dressing ban in landmark decision (Pakistan)

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk

Same-sex marriage petition effort continues after appeals court rules courts shouldn't decide issue

Jackie Borchardt
http://www.cleveland.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2014/11/same-sex_marriage_petition_eff.html

Latvia's foreign minister tweets that he's gay

http://www.timesleaderonline.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/731434/Latvia-s-foreign-minister-tweets-that-he-s-gay.html?isap=1&nav=5022

Transgender woman suffered brutal attack in downtown Toledo

TAYLOR DUNGJEN
http://www.toledoblade.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2014/11/07/Transgender-woman-in-hospital-after-brutal-attack.html 

ezs note:  Don't let the trolls get away!  Call Crimestoppers at 419-255-1111.

Exercise your rights... FULLY!!!

Credit:  http://www.crazywebsite.com/

Okay. It's over.  The road to Election Day is finally over. Whether your candidate  won or lost, the die has been cast.  Time to relax, sip a wine, beer, or soda in a cozy chair.

Go ahead.  Relax. Especially if you voted, you deserve a break.

But after that, go to work, again.

The thing is, the numbskulls of NOM - among many, many others - aren't gonna give you a rest.  This, unfortunately, is a LONG  fight. 

But I have faith in you, if you're willing.

Read the newspaper. Write.  E-write.  Talk at a gathering. Petition,  Gather with a crowd and scream your lungs out.

They may pooh-pooh you in public, but privately they'll  hear you.  I promise.

Sexual Minorities Archives receives eviction notice

Fred Contrada
http://www.masslive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/11/sexual_minorities_archives_rec.html

ezs note:  If you live in Massachusetts, and you have a way that this could be saved, please contact Bet Power.  This is a national treasure - it deserves to be saved!

A Korean Christian university says homosexuality is 'not allowed' for English teacher applicants

http://www.allkpop.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.allkpop.com/buzz/2014/11/a-korean-christian-university-says-homosexuality-is-not-allowed-for-english-teacher-applicants

Harlem Preacher Declares Starbucks Flavored With “Sodomite Semen”: Today In Gay

http://www.newnownext.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.newnownext.com/today-in-gay-33/11/2014/

ezs note::  Mmmmmmmmm... sodomite semen....

Queer of Swords: The Black Heart of Indifference

Sarah Thompson
http://www.patheos.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2014/11/queer-of-swords-the-black-heart-of-indifference/

Meet The Gay Demon-Hunting Homophobe Who Wants To Spank The Queerness Out Of You

http://www.queerty.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.queerty.com/meet-the-gay-demon-hunting-homophobe-who-wants-to-spank-the-queerness-out-of-you-20141106

Transgender Day of Remembrance to Be Celebrated in Harvey Milk Park

BRIAN ADDISON
http://lbpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://lbpost.com/lgbt/2000004806-transgender-day-of-remembrance-to-be-celebrated-in-harvey-milk-park

Report: Gay Iranians pressured into gender reassignment by doctors (UK)

Scott Roberts
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/11/05/report-gay-iranians-pressured-into-gender-reassignment-by-doctors/

LGBT Community Has ‘Serious Concerns’ About Lt. Gov.-Elect Karyn Polito

Eric Levenson
http://www.boston.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/11/05/lgbt-community-has-serious-concerns-about-gov-elect-karyn-polito/MzuRqktQhvD7Wkz6TJnctN/story.html

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2014: A Reporter's List

Courtney O'Donnell
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/courtney-odonnell/transgender-day-of-rememb_b_6088794.html

Cleveland Heights to vote on recognizing LGBTQ rights

http://www.wkyc.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cuyahoga-county/2014/11/03/cleveland-heights-to-vote-on-recognizing-lgbqt-rights/18430217/

ezs note:  If you live in Cleveland Heights, or know someone who does, urge them to attend the meeting and tell them to vote YES on the proposition.

Sarasota transgender amendment passes first reading

SAMANTHA ROSENTHAL
http://www.watermarkonline.com

to read more, go to:  
http://www.watermarkonline.com/2014/11/04/sarasota-transgender-amendment-passes-first-reading/

I voted today... DID YOU???

Credit:  http://cloudfront-assets.reason.com

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/