'Milk' at 8pm on TNT

The movie 'Milk' will be shown at 8pm (Eastern) on the cable channel TNT.  I haven't seen it yet, but I do plan on seeing it.  The show is about Harvey Milk, the first (announced) gay man who was mayor of a major metropolitan city (San Francisco).  The lead role is played by Sean Penn.  Please, if you have any thoughts, share them with us.  Thanks.

Main opposition urges protection of LGBT's, ruling party calls it 'immoral'

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/

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Will the press really change on trans reporting?

Helen Belcher

http://www.gaystarnews.com/

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She-Zow, The Transgender Superhero Cartoon For Kids

 Rich Johnston

http://www.bleedingcool.com/

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First transgender veteran has military documents changed

 Michael Chen

http://www.10news.com/

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Beacon's Closet Helps Transgender Employee's Fundraiser

 Nicola Fumo

http://ny.racked.com/

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Fifty Shades of White

Elaine

http://www.autostraddle.com/

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‘Shame on the media,’ coroner says at inquest into death of transgender woman

Jillian Page

http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/

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Coroner: ‘It seems nothing has been learned from Leveson...’: Inquiry into sex change teacher’s suicide critical of ‘Daily Mail’ and Richard Littlejohn

CHARLOTTE PHILBY

http://www.independent.co.uk/

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Making life easier for transgender teens in school

Jim Roope

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Increasing Transgender Acceptance One Family at a Time

Crystal Cheatham

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Tell Legislators To Support Gender Non-Discrimination

Helen Walther 

http://post-journal.com/

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ezs note:  If you live in New York, particularly in Jamestown or the surrounding area, please tell them you are for GENDA (Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act).  And to Helen, thank you!  I appreciate it!

Chennai rainbow festival from June 8

http://www.business-standard.com/

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Ecuador's Rafael Correa Opposes Transgender Bill As It Could Lead To Gay Marriage

CARLOS SANTOSCOY

http://www.ontopmag.com/

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'Boy or girl?' As even younger kids challenge gender identity, schools try to adjust

 MARTHA IRVINE 

http://www.newser.com/

ezs note:  It's about halfway down, so you might miss it.  One study showed 1 to 1.6 percent of middle to high schoolers were either gender variant or transgender - a sharp increase from the average of the paleolithic times where 1 in 10,000 was considered "normal".

So much for principals calling us "freaks".

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Fighting for acceptance for transgender youth

Steven Feder

http://bangordailynews.com/

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                                   Memorial day...

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Hello!

I can't believe it's so cold out today!  Here's what's happening... Toronto, Ontario, Canada... Naperville, Illinois... Bradley Beach, New Jersey... Torrance, California... West Hartford, Connecticut.... Olsztyn, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland... Bebington, Wirral, England, UK... 

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Minneapolis City Council declares June LGBT Pride Month

Branden Largent

http://www.mndaily.com/

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LGBT community reflects as Pride rises

 Lindor Reynolds

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/

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Sunshine and smiles at Gay Pride

http://www.itv.com/

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Young monks struggle with gender issues

http://www.bangkokpost.com/

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UFC MALE-TO-FEMALE TRANSGENDER FIGHTER DESERVES MORE PRAISE, NOT SCORN

http://www.utsandiego.com/

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Advocates Rally For State Law To Grant Equal Rights To Transgender NYers

http://manhattan.ny1.com/

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Transgender Fox attracts extra attention ahead of fight

Loretta Young

sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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Sunderland teenager in line for diversity award after work in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/

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First non-medical transgender journal launches

 ANNA LEACH

http://www.gaystarnews.com/

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Smith’s Student Group Submits Petition to Officials to Revise Transgender Policies

 Stephen Adkins 

http://www.universityherald.com/

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In conversation: The shadow minister and Europe's only transgender MP

Jane Fae

http://www.politics.co.uk/

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Transgender High School Senior Skips Graduation Over School's Transphobic Policy

SUNNIVIE BRYDUM

http://www.advocate.com/

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Cook County Jail works on transgender policies 

Kate Sosin

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/

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Nevada’s hate crimes protections now include transgender community

http://www.foxreno.com/


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Watch This Video Of Transgender Malaysians Refuting Government “Witch Hunt"
J. Lester Feder
http://www.buzzfeed.com/


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Cindy McCain to Be Honored by The Trevor Project at TrevorLIVE in New York on 6/17

http://www.virtual-strategy.com/


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Transgender woman files human rights complaint
http://www.cbc.ca



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PHOTOS: New Yorkers Join Christine Quinn And Edith Windsor In A March Against Hate Violence
http://www.queerty.com/


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Shy start for bombshell model-singer Amanda Lepore
Eddino Abdul Hadi
http://www.straitstimes.com/


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White House honor for Hawaii civil rights leader

http://www.kpua.net/

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Slams His Former Catholic School for Forcing Trans Teen to Wear Women's Graduation Garb
DAVID ARTAVIA
http://www.advocate.com/


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Bernal Gets Support/Backlash On Anti-Discrimination Expansion
RYAN LOYD
http://tpr.org/

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School Officials Refuse to Read Transgendered Boy's Name at High School Graduation (VIDEO)
Kiri Blakeley
http://thestir.cafemom.com/

Cayuga County Office of Tourism offering LGBT outreach training
http://auburnpub.com/


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Fallon Fox Making The Best Of Her Situation
Joseph Lisnow
http://www.fightline.com/


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Supporters of transgender teen hold rally
Erica Zucco
http://www.kob.com/

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Cherryville, North Carolina

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Hello!


Cloudy out... but nice!  Here's what's happening... Cherryville, North Carolina... Ridgewood, New Jersey... Woodland Hills, California... Bagumbayan, Albay, Philippines... Stony Brook, New York... Harrisville, Rhode Island... Gresham, Oregon... Landvetter, Vastra Gota, Sweden...
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Spanning the globe... with your help!

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Of Course Conservatives Think LGBT Discrimination Survey is “Bogus"

 Ashley Lauren Samsa

http://www.care2.com/


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As the world's only transgender MP, I want to ensure our voices are heard
Anna Grodzka
http://www.guardian.co.uk/

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ezs note:  Please read MP Anna Grodzka's article in The Guardian.  It's very important and very seminal. 

The UN takes the lead

Just askin' - what country or state do you live in?  If you live in any of the six New England states, New York, Delaware, or one of the particularly liberal countries (France in particular) then you can relax.  Life's pretty darn good there.  Y'all can relax.

But what if you lived in Mali?

Or Russia?

Or Iran?

Or Mississippi?

Fortunately for all of us (and I do mean all of us - worldwide) the UN is taking a bold stand.  Not the kind where you snap your fingers and have everything all better, but the UN is a powerful force for good.  I know, sometimes it seems you are pushing a very heavy rock up a very steep hill, but be assured that things will be better.  Recently in Guatemala, a former president was put on trial for genocide.  Guatemalans were understandably skeptical.

But he was convicted!

We can reform our laws.  We can live in a civil society.  The UN, despite its occasional foibles, in many cases is the only force for freedom in an uncivil society.  Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders need to be supportive of the UN.