US names first global envoy for gay rights (Australia)

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Santa Rosa transgender man struggles to get surgeries covered

ANGELA HART

The Press Democrat

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Councillor issues apology after name-calling

MARIA SLADE

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Shelters urged to respect gender identities of trans residents

Marisa Taylor

Aljazeera America

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More U.S. firms eyeing LGBT consumers (Japan)

Kunihiko Yasue
The Japan Times

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Among the Navajos, a Renewed Debate About Gay Marriage

JULIE TURKEWITZ

The New York Times

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GAY ORGANIZATIONS ISSUE LAST MINUTE CALL FOR ARKANSAS GOVERNOR TO VETO BILL BANNING LGBT NON-DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCES

Kyler Geoffroy
Towlerod

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Jury may see butt-injecting defendant's self-enhancements

Maryclaire Dale
Santa Cruz Sentinel

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He is not just the Prime Minister of straight people’

Shreya Ila Anasuya

scroll.in

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Macungie, Pennsylvania

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Date set for Ireland’s same-sex marriage referendum (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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Pope Francis compared the arguments for transgender rights to nuclear weapons

German Lopez
Vox

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ezs note:  Oh, Frank, Frank... and here I was thinking you were ready to enter the 11th century...

Vigil Planned Amid Homicide Investigation Of Transgender Woman

Peter D'Oench
CBS Miami

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ezs note:  Please, if you any information regarding Kristina's murder, call the Miami Police at 305-471-TIPS.  Don't let these vermin get away!

Pediatrician won’t treat baby with two moms

staff
SportAct

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ezs note:  IMHO,  the only that this "pediatrician" should be serving is fries with the burger.  Enough said.

Transgender grandchild makes Rep. Mike Honda proud -- and a little worried

Julia Prodis Sulek
San Jose Mercury News

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Transgender attack suspects plead not guilty in Spokane

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KREM

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SFU students push for gender-inclusive washrooms in 'sh*t-in' (Canada)

Press
The Canadian Press

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Why you should always use "transgender" instead of "transgendered"

German Lopez
vox

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Peter Tatchell: We must not de-gay Canal Street (UK)

Charlotte Dobson
Manchester Evening News

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'Transgender is beautiful:' Actress Laverne Cox of 'Orange is the New Black' visits SVSU

Jessica Shepherd
mlive.com

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Can Cis Lesbians and Trans Women Learn to Get Along?

Vanessa Vitiello Urquhart and Parker Marie Molloy

Slate

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Army considers easing policy on transgender soldiers

Tom Vanden Brook
USA Today

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Glee brings together 200-member transgender choir

 Alexandra Lauren
fansided

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‘Academically dishonest’ Shariah Index survey draws civil society ire with bias on minorities (Malaysia)

ZURAIRI AR
Malay Mail Online

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Massage workers sometimes victims of human trafficking

Mark Lungariello
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Wesley Chapel, Florida

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11 Things Christians Need to Stop Saying to LGBT People (VIDEO)

Eliel Cruz
The Huffington Post

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Response From Gay Community On Kate Brown’s Promotion

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Kate Brown

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The Times and Transgender Issues (Part 2 of 2): On Bruce Jenner

Margaret Sullivan
The New York Times

Bruce Jenner (1976)

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A Mormon Leader Signals New Openness on Transgender Issues. This Could Be Huge.

Taylor G. Petrey
Outward

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Texas College football player arrested in murder of transgender woman

Staff
KTBS

Ty Underwood

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Laverne Cox Cast in CBS Legal Drama Pilot DOUBT

Staff
BWW

Laverne Cox

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LGBT Community to Hold "Die In" For SF Transgender Woman Killed in Stabbing

 Terry McSweeney

NBC Bay Area

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Urban Outfitters markets tapestry with Nazi-era anti-gay imagery

Staff
Windy City Media Group

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Arkansas lawmakers seek to bar anti-discrimination expansion

Andrew Demillo
paradisepost.com

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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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