Brownback rescinds executive order that offered protections on basis of sexual orientation

Jonathan Shorman
cjonline

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Senate Overwhelming Approves Anti-Discrimination Bill

BOB BECK
Wyoming Public Media

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LOCAL CHARITY SHOWS LOVE TO THE WOMEN OF THE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY (Canada)

SIMRAN SINGH
vancity buzz

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Arrest made in death of transgender woman after O.C. silicone party

Veronica Rocha
LA Times

Liborio De La Luz Ramos

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Publishing debut for Rai (UK)

Staff
Fleetwood Weekly News

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How police can get it right

Patrik Jonsson

Yahoo


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SAM SMITH: I DON’T HATE RUSSIA BUT WILL NEVER PERFORM THERE (India)

BHAWUK GARG
Bollywood Dhamaka

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Democrats elect new state party chair, pass trans-inclusive language

Matt Comer

qnotes

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Bruce Jenner involved in fatal car crash during paparazzi chase

SHAUN KITCHENER

Entertainment Wise


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US: Florida bill would make it illegal for transgender people to use public toilets (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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Transgender Latina Woman Killed In San Francisco

Dominic Holden

buzzfeed

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ezs note:  Please, if you have any information about the murder of Taja Gabrielle DeJesus, call the San Francisco Police Department at 415-575-4444.  Thanks.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bruce Jenner’s Courage

Nicholas Kristof

The New York Times


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LGBT group gets governor's attention

Peter Rouleau

The Sentinal

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The end is not yet in sight in gay rights fight

Adam Rhodes

Central Florida Future


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Zoey Tur makes history as America's first transgender TV reporter

Matt Bradwell
UPI

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Laverne Cox, Rainn Wilson to speak at BSU

Staff
The Star Press

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Yes, the American Family Association is Still a Hate Group

Staff
Human Rights Campaign

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Missing Teen Found

Katelyn Murphy
ABC 6

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Rent: The Plight For Equality (UK)

Elizabeth Clarke
The Journal

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Spokane council hears call for support for transgender woman who says police disrespected her

AP
Daily Reporter

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Bruce Jenner's mom supports transgender sex change transition: 'I am so proud'

Samantha Chang
examiner.com

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IOM: Attacks Against Foreign Migrants on Rise in South Africa

Staff
Big News Network

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Transgenders form entire cast of this movie (India)

Shyam Prasad S
Bangalore Mirror

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Let Leelah Rest in Peace: Ban Conversion Therapy on Minors

Tiffany Chan
The Wellesley News

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Poland: Transgender politician to run for President (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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Authorities Identify Transgender Woman Murdered In Van Nuys Apartment Fire

Staff
CBS/local

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ezs note:  It's time to put the vermin in jail.  Anyone having information about this murder, please call 818-374-0040.

Egyptian Court Sentences Trans Woman To Six Years In Prison On Prostitution Charges

Maged Atef and J. Lester Feder
BuzzFeed

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Why tolerance is the only way forward

Greg Little
Standard Journal

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3 things to know about 2nd week of Legislature

MICHELLE L. PRICE

Standard Examiner

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LTE: Thanks for LGBT support

Carlotta Grandstaff

Ravalli Republic

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Heart of It All: Coeur D'Alene wedding chapel opens its doors to all kinds of couples

DEVIN HEILMAN
The Republic

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Transgender Kids Are Not Confused Or Pretending, Study Finds

Dominic Holden
BuzzFeed

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Study Lists Many Hardships Still Faced By LGBT People Across The U.S.

Sasha Razumikhin

EDGE Media Network



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10 Common Ideas About Sex That May Be Totally Wrong

Liz Langley
Alternet

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LGBT sexual violence numbers are disturbing, but present opportunity

Justin Peligri
The GW Hatchet

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Republican congressman: ‘Homosexual rights are not human rights’ (UK)

Scott Roberts
Pink News

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Transgender Activist Profiled By Police And Convicted Of “Walking While Trans” Gets New Trial

Matthew Tharrett 
LOGOTV

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Legislators invited to attend closed-door 'religious freedom' meeting with NC Values Coalition

COLIN CAMPBELL
newsobserver.com

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Mormon Church backs some legal protections for gays; exemptions ruffle feathers

KURTIS LEE
Los Angeles Times

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Queer Life through the Cinema Lens: Top 10 Movies Any Queer Person Should Know

Connor Norton
Mace & Crown

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Obama: The Lame Duck is Soaring Like an Eagle

Wayne Besen
Falls Church News-Press

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‘Born a woman, but always been a man’ (Malaysia)

FERNANDO FONG
The Rakyat Post

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Army general says he is planning to come out: 'I'm gay, and plan to fight military homophobia' (UK)

CAHAL MILMO
The independent

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Battling infection: AIDS patients urged to register for treatment (Pakistan)

Tariq Ismaeel
The Express Tribune

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ezs note: If you haven't been tested yet -- get tested now!!

UKIP General Secretary: If you love shemales, come to the UK (UK)

Nick Duffy
The Pink News

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ezs note:  Oh, joy.  If you live in the UK, the next time voting comes around, vote AGAINST the UKIP candidate.  I don't care if it's Labour or Conservative -- it's the one area where both parties find the UKIP equally reprehensible.

Transgender man has private audience with Pope Francis

Michael K. Lavers
The Blade

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Transgender teen’s death stirs action in US and beyond

Dan Sewell
The Boston Globe

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ezs note:   Despite what you may think at times, you do have a friend!  Please contact these people:

The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org

Trans LifeLine: www.translifeline.org

Family Acceptance Project: http://familyproject.sfsu.edu

Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/resources/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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