16 May 2015

Statement by the President on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Barack Obama
The White House

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China Hosts First LGBT Job Fair In Shanghai; An Effort To Break Away From Conservative Culture

Vinay Patel 
China Topix


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Gov. Sam Brownback’s order to rescind ban on LGBT bias adds to Kansas’ image problem

Steve Rose
The Kansas City Star


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Legacy of a suspected serial killer

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ezs note:  Damn... this one is far too near.  Enjoy yourself, but be on your guard!

Tacoma, Washington

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15 May 2015

Some LGBT residents critical of Utah anti-discrimination law

Press
San Antonio Express-News

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'T&T judges must uphold human rights' (Trinidad and Tobago)

Rickie Ramdass
Daily Express

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Phoenix Boutique Offers Free Clothing To Transgender Youth

Annika Cline
KJZZ


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NY AG Takes On Transgender Discrimination In Health Care

 

WAMC


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‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Shocker: Rick Struggles With Maya’s Transgender Revelation (Video)

  


The Wrap

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14 May 2015

Bigots aren’t happy with Girl Scouts accepting transgender youth

Rhuaridh Marr

MetroWeekly

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Transgender inmate transported to lower security prison

Paula Rotondo

WMAZ



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Homeless Shelter for LGBT Youth Opens in Washington

Caty Weaver

VOA

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Nevada Assembly Passes LGBT Inclusive Anti-Bullying Protections

Stephen Peters
HRC

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Laramie, Wyo. passes LGBT protections 17 years after Matthew Shepard's death in gay hate crime

NICOLE HENSLEY

Daily News


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13 May 2015

Happy Healthy YOU (Canada)

Kelly Spencer
Tillonsburg News

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Man charged with hate crime in transgender assault

Robert Garrison

9news


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ezs note:  If you are the victim of an assault, don't  be afraid - send the scuzzbag to jail!

Walt Disney World to host seminar on how to make workplaces more LGBT friendly

David Hudson
Gay Star News

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LGBT veterans to get their first federally approved monument

 
theguardian

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What Conchita Did Next (Australia)

Genevieve Dwyer

SBS


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12 May 2015

‘Love Always’ – A first collection of writings from partners of trans people

Press
LGBT Weekly

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Geek out with Melbourne's LGBT Comic Book Group (Australia)

Dean Arcuri
same same

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Eureka Springs voting on anti-discrimination ordinance

Elicia Dover
KATV

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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (Canada)

GERARD VELDHOVEN
The News

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Transgender at the C.I.A.

Press
The New York Times

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10 May 2015

Meeting to bring together all against homophobia and transphobia (Turkey)

Emrah Güler
Hurriyet Daily News

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Hundreds join Harvey Milk Foundation, Pride Center for Diversity Honors awards

Steve Rothaus
Miami Herald

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Scotland tops LGBTI equality index (UK)

Press
The Extra


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Equality push puts media pair in news (Hong Kong)

Press
The Standard

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With video, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen congratulates transgender son for award

Steve Rothaus
Sunshine State News

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09 May 2015

Transgender detainee's complaints of ill treatment remain in limbo

Jennifer Ngo
South China Morning Post

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LGBTI Rights Secured (Sri Lanka)

Camelia Nathaniel
The Sunday Leader

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Anti-LGBT Texas lawmakers set to vote in an attempt to stop marriage equality in the state

Press
LGBT Weekly


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Gay rights activists seek to ride marriage momentum

Lydia Wheeler
The Hill

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07 May 2015

TEDxGR 2015: 4 talks challenge perceptions of racism, gender, disability

Garret Ellison
mlive

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Bogus “Bathroom Issue” Needs to be Flushed (a guest post by Juli Grey-Owens)

Byrgen Finkelman
timesunion.com


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Maria Bello developing film on Marsha P. Johnson, who she mentions in her new book (Canada)

Victoria Ahearn

570News



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Bill Requiring Diversity Training for Law Enforcement Advanced by Assembly Panel

Tom Hester Jr.
PolitickerNJ


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US Rep. Kennedy: Time to strengthen transgender protections

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Houston Chronicle


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