03 December 2014

Ohio: Toledo adds transgender protections to law after vicious attack

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ezs note:  Ohioans - take just a minute to urge the state legislature to pass HB 300.  Candice asks you - and I ask you!

Gay Americana Returns

ARMOND WHITE

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What's it like to play an aging Jewish transgender woman? (Israel)

Mich. House committee doesn’t vote on LGBT legislation

Chad Livengood
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Dept. of Labor Announces Final Rule Banning LGBT Discrimination in Federal Contracting and Employment

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02 December 2014

ACLU: Army to recognize legal names of transgender veterans

Bruce Shipkowski
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Drag queens raise HIV awareness (Israel)

Social Media: A Lifeline for Many Transgender Youth

Skylar Kergil
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PH clergy urged: Welcome ‘outcasts' (Philippines)


Rima Granali
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Transgender girl awarded $75,000 in lawsuit over school bathroom access

Scott Dolan
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01 December 2014

Border Security program accused of contributing to alleged unfair treatment of US transgender activist (Australia)

U.S. Firm Eyes Lawsuit Over Russian TV's 'Hateful' Antigay Report

Carl Schreck
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A Straight Woman’s Transgender Story Retold

"Fanny Arnstein"

Poland has elected its first openly gay city mayor

Hanna Kozlowska
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LGBT baby boomers face tough retirement hurdles

30 November 2014

Tacoma, Washington

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The Economic Case for Supporting LGBT Rights

Pastor ‘driven to diversify’ in ministry to Midlands LGBT community

JAMIE SELF
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Canadian MP: Government ‘trying to kill’ transgender rights bill (UK)

Nick Duffy

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Nigerian Writer: Country's Anti-gay Law Driving Gays Into Shadows

WORLD AIDS DAY: Many living with HIV deprived‚ says study (Nepal)

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ezs note:  Be sure!  Be confident! GET TESTED!!

25 November 2014

Gay community concerned social terrorism occurring in area

LGBT Group Calls For Immediate Dismissal Of Atlanta Fire Chief

Hollywood Chick-Fil-A Holds Fundraiser For LGBT Youth

James Nichols
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ezs note:  Wow... that's a shocker!  Or, as Gomer Pyle of the ancient The Andy Griffith Show would say, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!"

Rolling Stone: Michigan One Of 5 Worst States For LBGT People

Liberal Party faces dilemma as same-sex marriage bill arrives in Senate (Australia)

Lisa Cox and Judith Ireland

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23 November 2014

No silence of the trans: Bigoted shouts losing ground in march toward equality

3 arrested as gay-rights protesters, supporters meet outside fundraiser marking same-sex gains

At LGBTQ event, queers get bold, unmask themselves (India)

US: Dedicated transgender suicide hotline launched (UK)


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ezs note:  Yeah, life's crappy... but there is help!  
  • Trans Lifeline (US/Canada) -  877-565-8860
  • Samaritans (UK) - 08457 90 90 90

21 November 2014

Gay Evangelicals Argue That Bible Does Not Condemn Homosexuality

Jerome Socolovsky
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Key Outcomes from the Annual Conference to Advance the Human Rights of and Promote Inclusive Development for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Persons

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Gay rights speaker banned from Detroit parish

Op-ed: Obama’s Order Ices Out Some LGBTQ Immigrants

ISA NOYOLA AND VALERIA DE LA LUZ



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Texas: Austin police has first transgender officer

Angie Beavin
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