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14 September 2014
12 September 2014
‘Straightwashed’ No More: Black LGBT Influencers Are in the Spotlight
Danielle Moodie-Mills
http://www.theroot.com
to read more, go to: http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/09/root_100_2014_celebrates_lgbt_leaders.html
http://www.theroot.com
to read more, go to: http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/09/root_100_2014_celebrates_lgbt_leaders.html
Jazz Jennings shares story of her triumphs, struggles as a transgender child in 'I Am Jazz'
Maggie Galehouse
http://www.houstonchronicle.com
to read more, go to:http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/books/article/Jazz-Jennings-shares-story-of-her-triumphs-5751968.php#/0
http://www.houstonchronicle.com
to read more, go to:http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/books/article/Jazz-Jennings-shares-story-of-her-triumphs-5751968.php#/0
Transgender artist set to perform at local church
http://www.oakridger.com
to read more, go to: http://www.oakridger.com/article/20140912/NEWS/140919935
to read more, go to: http://www.oakridger.com/article/20140912/NEWS/140919935
‘This Is the Place’ for largest gathering of gay Mormons
Peggy Fletcher Stack
http://www.sltrib.com
to read more, go to: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfaithblog/58406680-180/affirmation-conference-lgbt-mormon.html.csp
http://www.sltrib.com
to read more, go to: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfaithblog/58406680-180/affirmation-conference-lgbt-mormon.html.csp
Transgender girl's bid for Homecoming Princess at Colorado Springs high school raises concerns
Debbie Kelley
http://gazette.com/
to read more, go to: http://gazette.com/transgender-girls-bid-for-homecoming-princess-at-colorado-springs-high-school-raises-concerns/article/1537403
http://gazette.com/
to read more, go to: http://gazette.com/transgender-girls-bid-for-homecoming-princess-at-colorado-springs-high-school-raises-concerns/article/1537403
11 September 2014
LGBT Rural Summit scheduled Sept. 19 at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com
to read more, go to: http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/4df2f1435067438d96e894eba7895e81/NE--LGBT-Rural-Summit
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to read more, go to: http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/4df2f1435067438d96e894eba7895e81/NE--LGBT-Rural-Summit
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Hosts Return to Radio Months After Transgender Benefits Comments Got Them Fired
Mike Hedeen
http://buffalo.twcnews.com
to read more, go to: http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/768290/hosts-return-to-radio-months-after-transgender-benefits-comments-got-them-fired/
http://buffalo.twcnews.com
to read more, go to: http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/768290/hosts-return-to-radio-months-after-transgender-benefits-comments-got-them-fired/
Judge admits HE leaked details of Charlize Theron's adoption in series of racist and sexist anonymous comments on online forum (UK)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2575040/Arkansas-judge-admits-anonymous-online-comments-leaked-secret-information-Charlize-Therons-adoption.html
to read more, go to: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2575040/Arkansas-judge-admits-anonymous-online-comments-leaked-secret-information-Charlize-Therons-adoption.html
Betsey Johnson celebrates brides, marriage freedom
LEANNE ITALIE
http://www.chron.com
to read more, go to: http://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/Betsey-Johnson-celebrates-brides-marriage-freedom-5748505.ph
http://www.chron.com
to read more, go to: http://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/Betsey-Johnson-celebrates-brides-marriage-freedom-5748505.ph
Court upholds New Jersey’s ban on therapy to ‘cure’ kids of being gay
http://www.rawstory.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/09/11/court-upholds-new-jerseys-ban-on-therapy-to-cure-kids-of-being-gay/
to read more, go to: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/09/11/court-upholds-new-jerseys-ban-on-therapy-to-cure-kids-of-being-gay/
10 September 2014
aGLIFF Review/Interview: Kumu Hina
Dana Sayre
http://www.readthehorn.com
to read more, go to: http://www.readthehorn.com/lifestyle/movies/99340/agliff_reviewinterview_kumu_hina
http://www.readthehorn.com
to read more, go to: http://www.readthehorn.com/lifestyle/movies/99340/agliff_reviewinterview_kumu_hina
LGBT author gives talk tonight urging atheists to 'come out of the closet'
Sue Thoms
http://www.mlive.com
to read more, go to: http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/09/lgbt_author_gives_talk_tonight.html
http://www.mlive.com
to read more, go to: http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/09/lgbt_author_gives_talk_tonight.html
Alex Salmond: Tories will scrap Human Rights Act and damage Scottish equality (UK)
Scott Roberts
http://www.pinknews.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/10/alex-salmond-tories-will-scrap-human-rights-act-and-damage-scottish-equality/
http://www.pinknews.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/10/alex-salmond-tories-will-scrap-human-rights-act-and-damage-scottish-equality/
09 September 2014
That's interesting... but what do I do now?
Credit: http://cdn.madamenoire.com/
On occasion, you happen to find a really good blog. I happened to find one last night. http://getequal.org/organizers-toolkit/ is a veritable treasure trove of ideas about how to find and organize disparate people into a strong, cohesive unit. Whether you live in New York City or Podunk, Iowa, this blog's for you.
Toronto School Board Member Is Finally Called Out For Anti-Gay Rants, Is Left Speechless
ZACK FORD
http://thinkprogress.org
to read more, go to: http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2014/09/09/3565154/watch-a-toronto-school-board-member-squirm-when-his-anti-lgbt-views-are-called-out/
http://thinkprogress.org
to read more, go to: http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2014/09/09/3565154/watch-a-toronto-school-board-member-squirm-when-his-anti-lgbt-views-are-called-out/
Supreme Court asked to hear Indiana, Wisconsin same-sex marriage cases
Justin Snow
http://www.metroweekly.com
to read more, go to: http://www.metroweekly.com/2014/09/supreme-court-asked-to-hear-indiana-wisconsin-same-sex-marriage-cases/
http://www.metroweekly.com
to read more, go to: http://www.metroweekly.com/2014/09/supreme-court-asked-to-hear-indiana-wisconsin-same-sex-marriage-cases/
Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Beating, Robbing Transgender Prostitute
http://newyork.cbslocal.com
to read more, go to: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/09/man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-beating-robbing-transgender-prostitute/
to read more, go to: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/09/man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-beating-robbing-transgender-prostitute/
26 percent of transgender voters in Alabama could be shut out by photo ID law, study shows
Leada Gore
http://www.al.com
to read more, go to; http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/26_percent_of_transgender_vote.html
ezs note: So ya think that voting doesn't matter? THINK AGAIN. If you live in Alabama, have friends who live there, or know allies who live there, make sure they read the article above. That's why voting is important!
http://www.al.com
to read more, go to; http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/26_percent_of_transgender_vote.html
ezs note: So ya think that voting doesn't matter? THINK AGAIN. If you live in Alabama, have friends who live there, or know allies who live there, make sure they read the article above. That's why voting is important!
Govt accords minority status to Jain community (India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
to read more, go to:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Patna/Govt-accords-minority-status-to-Jain-community/articleshow/42119591.cms
to read more, go to:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Patna/Govt-accords-minority-status-to-Jain-community/articleshow/42119591.cms
08 September 2014
Major transgender conference headed to South Florida
Arlene Satchell
http://www.sun-sentinel.com
to read more, go to: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-broward-transgender-conference-20140908,0,2323835.story
http://www.sun-sentinel.com
to read more, go to: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-broward-transgender-conference-20140908,0,2323835.story
Finding Common Ground
Wayne Maines
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wayne-maines/finding-common-ground_1_b_5777786.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wayne-maines/finding-common-ground_1_b_5777786.html
Man Arrested for Murder of Tenn. Trans Woman
Jason St. Amand
http://www.edgeboston.com
to read more, go to: http://www.edgeboston.com/news/crime/News/165307/man_arrested_for_murder_of_tenn_trans_woman
http://www.edgeboston.com
to read more, go to: http://www.edgeboston.com/news/crime/News/165307/man_arrested_for_murder_of_tenn_trans_woman
Embracing Faith and LGBT Equality in Mississippi
Denise Donnell
www.hrc.org/
to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/embracing-faith-and-lgbt-equality-in-mississippi
www.hrc.org/
to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/embracing-faith-and-lgbt-equality-in-mississippi
07 September 2014
"COMPLACENCY" WARNING OVER SEXUAL HEALTH IN BARROW (UK)
http://www.nwemail.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/complacency-warning-over-sexual-health-in-barrow-1.1160444
to read more, go to: http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/complacency-warning-over-sexual-health-in-barrow-1.1160444
US: Transgender woman murdered in Memphis (UK)
Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/07/us-transgender-woman-murdered-in-memphis/
ezs note: Unfortunately, this good transgender woman, Alejandra Leos, was murdered today. If you have any information, please call the Memphis Police Department. DON'T LET THIS TROLL GET AWAY!!!
http://www.pinknews.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/07/us-transgender-woman-murdered-in-memphis/
ezs note: Unfortunately, this good transgender woman, Alejandra Leos, was murdered today. If you have any information, please call the Memphis Police Department. DON'T LET THIS TROLL GET AWAY!!!
06 September 2014
Poll shows gay police officers still fear for their careers (UK)
Jonathan Owen
http://www.independent.co.uk/
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to read more, go to: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/poll-shows-gay-police-officers-still-fear-for-their-careers-9716585.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/
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to read more, go to: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/poll-shows-gay-police-officers-still-fear-for-their-careers-9716585.html
Transgender nightmare in Hong Kong
Eliana Rubashkyn
http://www.wptz.com
to read more, go to: http://www.wptz.com/national/transgender-nightmare-in-hong-kong/27892550#!bQEUb0
http://www.wptz.com
to read more, go to: http://www.wptz.com/national/transgender-nightmare-in-hong-kong/27892550#!bQEUb0
New Clinic to Help LGBT Community
Nicole Snyder
http://www.wjbf.com
to read more, go to: http://www.wjbf.com/story/26465879/new-clinic-to-help-lgbt-community
http://www.wjbf.com
to read more, go to: http://www.wjbf.com/story/26465879/new-clinic-to-help-lgbt-community
Parade proves Timmins' pride (Canada)
Jeff Labine
http://www.timminspress.com
to read more, go to:http://www.timminspress.com/2014/09/06/parade-proves-timmins-pride
http://www.timminspress.com
to read more, go to:http://www.timminspress.com/2014/09/06/parade-proves-timmins-pride
05 September 2014
Gay Teen Kicked Out Of Home Diverts Outpouring Of Donations To Homeless Shelter
Cavan Sieczkowski
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/05/gay-teen-kicked-out-donations-homeless_n_5774916.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/05/gay-teen-kicked-out-donations-homeless_n_5774916.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices
School letter to parents: Boy pupil is now a girl
Amanda Sloane
http://www.hlntv.com
to read more, go to: http://www.hlntv.com/article/2014/09/05/transgender-student-letter-school-parents-maine
http://www.hlntv.com
to read more, go to: http://www.hlntv.com/article/2014/09/05/transgender-student-letter-school-parents-maine
The Arc of a Transgender Life
David Allen
http://www.nytimes.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/06/arts/music/as-one-has-its-premiere-in-brooklyn.html?_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/06/arts/music/as-one-has-its-premiere-in-brooklyn.html?_r=0
Human Rights Campaign President "Formally Apologizes" To Transgender Community
Tony Merevick
http://www.buzzfeed.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.buzzfeed.com/tonymerevick/hrc-president-apologizes-for-doing-wrong-on-the-transgender#1re6n4p
http://www.buzzfeed.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.buzzfeed.com/tonymerevick/hrc-president-apologizes-for-doing-wrong-on-the-transgender#1re6n4p
LGBT Council Members Lash Out at Cabrera Over Uganda Comments
Jillian Jorgensen
http://observer.com
to read more, go to: http://observer.com/2014/09/lgbt-council-members-lash-out-at-cabrera-over-uganda-comments/
http://observer.com
to read more, go to: http://observer.com/2014/09/lgbt-council-members-lash-out-at-cabrera-over-uganda-comments/
04 September 2014
How doctors treat transgender children
Sarah Delage
http://www.wcsh6.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/2014/09/04/how-doctors-treat-transgender-children/15086467/
http://www.wcsh6.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/2014/09/04/how-doctors-treat-transgender-children/15086467/
Court: Same-sex marriage bans in Indiana, Wisconsin unconstitutional
Jason Meisner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-gay-marriage-bans-indiana-wisconsin-20140904-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-gay-marriage-bans-indiana-wisconsin-20140904-story.html
Democrats Slam Tom Foley for Family Institute Endorsement
DANIELA ALTIMARI
http://www.courant.com
to read more, go to: http://www.courant.com/politics/capitol-watch/hc-gay-activists-clergy-democratic-lawmakers-slam-tom-foley-for-family-institute-endorsement-20140904,0,6957976.story
http://www.courant.com
to read more, go to: http://www.courant.com/politics/capitol-watch/hc-gay-activists-clergy-democratic-lawmakers-slam-tom-foley-for-family-institute-endorsement-20140904,0,6957976.story
Queen of the Summer
Danielle Santola
http://thealternativepress.com
to read more, go to: http://thealternativepress.com/articles/queen-of-the-summer
http://thealternativepress.com
to read more, go to: http://thealternativepress.com/articles/queen-of-the-summer
Irene Monroe: Campuses not welcoming to all LGBTQ students
Irene Monroe
http://sdgln.com/
to read more, go to: http://sdgln.com/commentary/2014/09/03/irene-monroe-campuses-not-welcoming-all-lgbt-students#sthash.8unWjGvh.dpbs
http://sdgln.com/
to read more, go to: http://sdgln.com/commentary/2014/09/03/irene-monroe-campuses-not-welcoming-all-lgbt-students#sthash.8unWjGvh.dpbs
03 September 2014
Arizona cities respect human dignity: Can lawmakers?
http://www.azcentral.com
to read more, go to: http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2014/09/03/tempe-lgbt-vote/15040211/
to read more, go to: http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2014/09/03/tempe-lgbt-vote/15040211/
Louisiana’s Gay Marriage Ban Upheld by Federal Judge
Ariane de Vogue
http://abcnews.go.com
to read more, go to: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/09/louisianas-gay-marriage-ban-upheld-by-federal-judge/
http://abcnews.go.com
to read more, go to: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/09/louisianas-gay-marriage-ban-upheld-by-federal-judge/
WATCH: Trans Refugee Finally Finds Safety in New Zealand
MITCH KELLAWAY
http://www.advocate.com
to read more, go to: http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/03/watch-trans-refugee-finally-finds-safety-new-zealand
http://www.advocate.com
to read more, go to: http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/03/watch-trans-refugee-finally-finds-safety-new-zealand
02 September 2014
Transgender ex-Navy SEAL: Here's a question for you
Kristin Beck
http://www.cnn.com
to read more, go to: http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/02/opinion/lady-valor-kristin-beck-transgender-navy-seal/
http://www.cnn.com
to read more, go to: http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/02/opinion/lady-valor-kristin-beck-transgender-navy-seal/
Deadly Butt Injection Lands Mississippi Woman Life Sentence
Denver Nicks
http://time.com
to read more, go to: http://time.com/3259787/deadly-butt-injection-lands-mississippi-woman-life-sentence/
ezs note: For those transgenders who are contemplating "low cost" methods, ask yourself this question first: IS YOUR LIFE WORTH IT??? Leave these frauds and call the police!!!
http://time.com
to read more, go to: http://time.com/3259787/deadly-butt-injection-lands-mississippi-woman-life-sentence/
ezs note: For those transgenders who are contemplating "low cost" methods, ask yourself this question first: IS YOUR LIFE WORTH IT??? Leave these frauds and call the police!!!
Only New Albany gay bar has sense of ‘Pride’
Baylee Pulliam
http://www.courier-journal.com
to read more, go to: http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/indiana/2014/09/02/new-albany-gay-bar-sense-pride/14975751/
http://www.courier-journal.com
to read more, go to: http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/indiana/2014/09/02/new-albany-gay-bar-sense-pride/14975751/
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