Victory in court for Botswana LGBTI rights group

Colin Stewart

please press:  http://76crimes.com/

Oakland, California

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The challenges of a sex change at 72 (New Zealand)

SCOTT HANNAFORD
please press:  http://www.stuff.co.nz

Kansas City, Missouri Is A Model For Progressive LGBT Policy, Group Says

 LAURA ZIEGLER
please press:  http://kcur.org

Queer refugees in lockdown on Manus Island (Australia)

 Farida Iqbal

please press:  https://www.greenleft.org.

Teen given 7-year sentence for skirt-burning on Oakland bus

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

Arizona Transgender Woman Performs 'Self Surgery' In Sex Change Operation Gone Wrong

Khier Casino
please press:  http://www.opposingviews.com

ezs note  Please, please, please don't do it this way!!! There are other options to be considered!  I respect you! 

Canada: Vancouver School Board taken to court for gender-neutral pronoun policy (UK)

Aaron Day
to read more, press:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk

Vigils to be held across the world next week for transgender murder victims (UK)

Nick Duffy
to read more, press:   http://www.pinknews.co.uk

Police to release new transgender policy

to read more, press:  http://www.katv.com

Survey: LGBT youth in Illinois often hear anti-LGBT remarks

go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

Ashamed of being straight (Georgia (country))

INGA POPOVAITE
http://dfwatch.net

to read more, go to:  Ashamed...

Arkansas cities rank below average for gay rights

http://www.katv.com

to read more, go to:  Arkansas pitiful...

Inclusive Elliott Larsen Delayed Because of Federal EEOC Rulings

TODD HEYWOOD
http://www.pridesource.com

to read more, go to:  Inclusive state law...

Jacksonville comes in at bottom of list of municipal LGBT equality

Timothy Gibbons
http://www.bizjournals.com

to read more, go to:  Jacksonville at bottom...

Federal judge strikes down South Carolina marriage ban

http://www.moultrienews.com

to read more, go to:  Federal judge...

Kentucky Baptists sever ties with gay-friendly church

http://www.bayoubuzz.com

to read more, go to:  Kentucky Baptists...

Elton John slams homophobia at Russian concert (New Zealand)

http://www.3news.co.nz

to read more, go to:  http://www.3news.co.nz/entertainment/elton-john-slams-homophobia-at-russian-concert-2014111211

Rollins: As gays gear up, where are Springfield leaders?

Jess Rollins
http://www.news-leader.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2014/11/11/rollins-gays-gear-springfield-leaders/18867737/

ezs note:  Wherever official meetings are being held, don't be absent and don't be silent! Your knees may shake a little, but not as much as the "officials"!

Bill introduced in Argentine Congress would compensate jailed transsexuals (Argentina)

http://www.laprensasa.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.laprensasa.com/309_america-in-english/2791321_bill-introduced-in-argentine-congress-would-compensate-jailed-transsexuals.html

Lupita Nyong'o, Laverne Cox, Chelsea Clinton honored by Glamour magazine

Shelley Acoca
http://www.denverpost.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_26915434/lupita-nyongo-laverne-cox-chelsea-clinton-honored-by?source=infinite

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!!!

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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???

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