Interdisciplinary ‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups

EVIE HEMPHILL

please press:  http://blogs.umsl.edu

Transgender Day of Remembrance - Remembering Our Trans Dead

please press:  http://www.gayapolis.com

Ambassador Gene Cretz’s Thoughts On Intl. Day for Tolerance (Ghana)

Ambassador Gene Cretz

please press:  http://www.spyghana.com

Michigan Legislature should seek equality for all

please press:  http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com

ezs note:  Michiganders, you are going to have an historic vote on the Elliot-Larsen bill - but only if it includes your transgender sisters and brothers!  Please call or e-mail your representatives serving YOU in Lansing and tell them to remember the "T"!

Victory in court for Botswana LGBTI rights group

Colin Stewart

please press:  http://76crimes.com/

Oakland, California

Credit:  http://endlesscanvas.com

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!!!

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