20 May 2015

Dodgers select 'LGBT Pride Night' lineup

MICHAEL CRONIN
Sun times

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19 May 2015

Twitter could provide valuable details about transgender people’s health needs, UCLA-led study finds

Sean Young
Health Canal

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Joe Caslin Paints Pro-Gay Marriage Mural On Irish Castle

James Michael Nichols 

The Huffington Post


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Miami Lighthouse, Walgreens to present free LGBT ‘Happy and Healthy Living’ fair May 30

Steve Rothaus
Miami Herald

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THE GIRL SCOUTS STAND FIRM ON WELCOMING TRANSGENDER SCOUTS, DESPITE CONSERVATIVE BACKLASH

MEGAN FRIEDMAN
Elle

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18 May 2015

Woman Dies After Stabbing Inside Abandoned North Philadelphia House

 Vince Lattanzio
NBC10.com
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ezs note:  Rest in peace...


Alleged homophobic remarks from city manager prompts Riverdale employee to create activist group

Cailin O’Brien
newsdaily.com

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Kyrgyz Group Wrecks Day Against Homophobia

Press
Big News Network

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Ferrer found not guilty of murder; guilty of voluntary manslaughter

Press
Times-Standard

Juan “Joey” Joseph Ferrer
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ezs note:  Especially if you live in the Arcata, California area,  where Juan “Joey” Joseph Ferrer lives, do the sensible thing and walk away.


Timeline of the American Transgender Movement

Press
The New York Times

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17 May 2015

Mexico top court orders school to compensate student for bullying

Jacqueline Jones
Jurist

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Transgender Guatemalan Woman Granted Asylum

Fernanda Echavarri
Arizona Public Media


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Gillibrand bill would prevent anti-LGBT adoption bias

Press
pressconnects


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A safe space for transgender people (Singapore)

Hoe Pei Shan

asiaone



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8 Times Remarks About Trans People's Bodies Got Brilliantly Shut Down

Derrick Clifton
identities.mic

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16 May 2015

CT gender designation bill awaits Senate action

Press
WWLP

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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

ctpost

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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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