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24 September 2014
‘Queering Duke History’ exhibit grand opening slated for Thursday
Laura Oleniacz
http://www.heraldsun.com
to read more, go to: http://www.heraldsun.com/news/localnews/x711471881/-Queering-Duke-History-exhibit-grand-opening-slated-for-today
http://www.heraldsun.com
to read more, go to: http://www.heraldsun.com/news/localnews/x711471881/-Queering-Duke-History-exhibit-grand-opening-slated-for-today
IOC adds anti-discrimination clause to Olympic host city contract
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com
to read more, go to: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/IOC-adds-anti-discrimination-clause-to-Olympic-host-city-contract/49104.html
to read more, go to: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/IOC-adds-anti-discrimination-clause-to-Olympic-host-city-contract/49104.html
Our transgender child
T. BISTERFELDT
http://www.salon.com
to read more, go to: http://www.salon.com/2014/09/23/our_transgender_child/?utm_source=huffpost_parents&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_article
http://www.salon.com
to read more, go to: http://www.salon.com/2014/09/23/our_transgender_child/?utm_source=huffpost_parents&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_article
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23 September 2014
Central Michigan University earns magazine's diversity award
Lindsay Knake
http://www.mlive.com
to read more, go to: http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/09/central_michigan_university_ea.html
http://www.mlive.com
to read more, go to: http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/09/central_michigan_university_ea.html
Officers making it okay to be gay (UK)
Beren Cross
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/
to read more, go to: http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/NEWs/11488593.Officers_making_it_okay_to_be_gay/
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/
to read more, go to: http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/NEWs/11488593.Officers_making_it_okay_to_be_gay/
Midtown Ponce brings back that ol’ tired complaint of violent trans prostitutes
Dyana Bagby
http://thegavoice.com
to read more, go to: http://thegavoice.com/midtown-ponce-brings-back-that-ol-tired-complaint-of-violent-trans-prostitutes/
http://thegavoice.com
to read more, go to: http://thegavoice.com/midtown-ponce-brings-back-that-ol-tired-complaint-of-violent-trans-prostitutes/
Minneapolis tweaks city code to allow gender neutral restrooms
Andy Birkey
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net
to read more, go to: http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2014/09/22/minneapolis-tweaks-city-code-allow-gender-neutral-restrooms
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net
to read more, go to: http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2014/09/22/minneapolis-tweaks-city-code-allow-gender-neutral-restrooms
State Senator Announces 'I'm Gay. Get Over It.' During Push For LGBT Hate Crimes Bill
Sara Bondioli
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/23/jim-ferlo-gay_n_5869318.html
22 September 2014
Vancouver LGBT leader Jim Deva dies, leaving a community in mourning (Canada)
CHARLIE SMITH
http://www.straight.com
to read more, go to: http://www.straight.com/life/733886/vancouver-lgbt-leader-jim-deva-dies-leaving-community-mourning
http://www.straight.com
to read more, go to: http://www.straight.com/life/733886/vancouver-lgbt-leader-jim-deva-dies-leaving-community-mourning
The moment I knew I was LGBT: Whisper users reveal their time of self-discovery
Curtis M. Young
http://sdgln.com/
to read more, go to: http://sdgln.com/health/2014/09/22/moment-i-knew-i-was-lgbt-whisper-users-reveal-their-time-self-discovery#sthash.xGlKOQnT.dpbs
http://sdgln.com/
to read more, go to: http://sdgln.com/health/2014/09/22/moment-i-knew-i-was-lgbt-whisper-users-reveal-their-time-self-discovery#sthash.xGlKOQnT.dpbs
Striking Black-And-White Portraits Shed Light On Bangladesh's Third Gender
Katherine Brooks
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/22/hijras_n_5839324.html?ir=Arts
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/22/hijras_n_5839324.html?ir=Arts
Prosecutors Nolle Assault Charge Against Transgender Girl; Stems From Fight Among Four Girls at DCF's Pueblo Unit July 12
Josh Kovner
http://www.courant.com
to read more, go to; http://www.courant.com/health/oversight/hc-prosecutors-nolle-assault-charge-against-transgender-girl-stems-from-fight-among-four-girls-at-dcfs-20140922-story.html
http://www.courant.com
to read more, go to; http://www.courant.com/health/oversight/hc-prosecutors-nolle-assault-charge-against-transgender-girl-stems-from-fight-among-four-girls-at-dcfs-20140922-story.html
Lena Dunham Is Producing a Documentary About an L.G.B.T.Q. Bespoke Tailor in Brooklyn for HBO
Karrie Cornell
http://www.vanityfair.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2014/09/lena-dunham-lgbtq-tailor
http://www.vanityfair.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2014/09/lena-dunham-lgbtq-tailor
21 September 2014
A stage to call our own (Thailand)
http://www.nationmultimedia.com
to read more, go to: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/A-stage-to-call-our-own-30243724.html
to read more, go to: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/A-stage-to-call-our-own-30243724.html
Clementi family become advocates after suicide
SEAN CARLIN
http://fox11online.com
to read more, go to: http://fox11online.com/2014/09/21/clementi-family-become-advocates-after-suicide/
http://fox11online.com
to read more, go to: http://fox11online.com/2014/09/21/clementi-family-become-advocates-after-suicide/
Ireland is On Track to Finally Honor Human Rights for Trans People
Steve Williams
http://www.care2.com
to read more, go to: http://www.care2.com/causes/ireland-is-on-track-to-finally-honor-human-rights-for-trans-people.html
http://www.care2.com
to read more, go to: http://www.care2.com/causes/ireland-is-on-track-to-finally-honor-human-rights-for-trans-people.html
Brazil: Schoolboys wear skirts in protest after trans girl fined for wearing female uniform (UK)
Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/21/brazil-schoolboys-wear-skirts-in-protest-after-trans-girl-fined-for-wearing-female-uniform/
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/21/brazil-schoolboys-wear-skirts-in-protest-after-trans-girl-fined-for-wearing-female-uniform/
India gets first transgender news anchor months after third gender legally recognised (UK)
LIZZIE DEARDEN
www.independent.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/india-gets-first-transgender-news-anchor-months-after-third-gender-legally-recognised-9746804.html
www.independent.co.uk
to read more, go to: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/india-gets-first-transgender-news-anchor-months-after-third-gender-legally-recognised-9746804.html
20 September 2014
Conference goal is transgender acceptance
Jill Callison
http://www.argusleader.com
to read more, go to: http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2014/09/20/conference-goal-transgender-acceptance/15943183/
http://www.argusleader.com
to read more, go to: http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2014/09/20/conference-goal-transgender-acceptance/15943183/
City Council Chair Praises Farina On Gay-Friendly Education Initiatives
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/
to read more, go to: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/20/city-council-chair-praises-farina-on-gay-friendly-education-initiatives/
to read more, go to: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/20/city-council-chair-praises-farina-on-gay-friendly-education-initiatives/
‘I want to tell stories that matter’ (India)
Debesh Banerjee
http://indianexpress.com
to read more, go to: http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-want-to-tell-stories-that-matter/
http://indianexpress.com
to read more, go to: http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-want-to-tell-stories-that-matter/
LGBT-friendly housing will transform activist's childhood home in Washington
http://readingeagle.com
to read more, go to: http://readingeagle.com/article/20140920/AP/309209709/1010
to read more, go to: http://readingeagle.com/article/20140920/AP/309209709/1010
Barring anti-gay discrimination tenuous in Capitol
http://www.wsbt.com
to read more, go to: http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/barring-antigay-discrimination-tenuous-in-capitol/28165480
to read more, go to: http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/barring-antigay-discrimination-tenuous-in-capitol/28165480
19 September 2014
Public Awareness Campaign to Help Prevent Campus Sexual Assault Includes LGBT Youth
Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org
to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/public-awareness-campaign-to-help-prevent-campus-sexual-assault-includes-lg
ezs note: This is a travesty, nothing but. 64 PERCENT of our transgender sisters and brothers are sexually assaulted!!! The only we can heal is to talk. In the United States, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is:
1-800-656-4673
http://www.hrc.org
to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/public-awareness-campaign-to-help-prevent-campus-sexual-assault-includes-lg
ezs note: This is a travesty, nothing but. 64 PERCENT of our transgender sisters and brothers are sexually assaulted!!! The only we can heal is to talk. In the United States, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is:
1-800-656-4673
Newton Aldermen vote to protect transgender people
Jim Morrison
jmorrison@wickedlocal.com
http://newton.wickedlocal.com
to read more, go to: http://newton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140918/NEWS/140916172
jmorrison@wickedlocal.com
http://newton.wickedlocal.com
to read more, go to: http://newton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140918/NEWS/140916172
Transgender teen crowned Homecoming King at Texas high school
http://www.lgbtqnation.com
to read more, go to: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/09/transgender-teen-crowned-homecoming-king-at-texas-high-school/
to read more, go to: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/09/transgender-teen-crowned-homecoming-king-at-texas-high-school/
Turkey: Trans journalist fired from television station (UK)
John DeLamar
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/19/turkey-trans-journalist-fired-from-television-station/
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/
to read more, go to: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/19/turkey-trans-journalist-fired-from-television-station/
Transgender teen 'disgusted' after being laughed at by Woolworths employee (Australia)
Josh Butler
http://www.smh.com.au
to read more, go to: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/transgender-teen-disgusted-after-being-laughed-at-by-woolworths-employee-20140919-10j33e.html
http://www.smh.com.au
to read more, go to: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/transgender-teen-disgusted-after-being-laughed-at-by-woolworths-employee-20140919-10j33e.html
18 September 2014
StageQ Tackles the Transgender Experience in 'Standards of Care'
AARON R. CONKLIN
http://www.madisonmagazine.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.madisonmagazine.com/Blogs/Stage-Write/September-2014/StageQ-Tackles-the-Transgender-Experience-in-Standards-of-Care/
http://www.madisonmagazine.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.madisonmagazine.com/Blogs/Stage-Write/September-2014/StageQ-Tackles-the-Transgender-Experience-in-Standards-of-Care/
Film explores lives of transgender youth (Canada)
http://thechronicleherald.ca
to read more, go to: http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1237405-film-explores-lives-of-transgender-youth
to read more, go to: http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1237405-film-explores-lives-of-transgender-youth
YOU can do your part!
Credit: http://www.chrismadden.co.uk
TODAY is the day, ladies and gentlemen. THE day. Scotland will take one of two paths: They will either form a completely independent state, or stay unified with Great Britain. It would be roughly akin to New England deciding to separate from the rest of the Union. Yeah -- it's that big.
Now, with me not having any Scottish blood in me veins, (that I know of) logically, I shouldn't be that interested. But, shoot, I am! But what interests me the most is not whether the vote will be yes or no, rather it is the huge mass of people who are determined to vote. It's estimated that it will be 100 percent!
Now, it might not be exactly 100 percent - a smattering of Scots will intend to vote, but somehow will get waylaid . But the figure of 99.9 is certainly not a dreamy wish.
Now let us consider the United States of America. The votes we give are certainly shameful. Hell, if we show a vote of 90 percent, we'd throw a huge party.
But what can you do? Plenty. Whether you nudge a candidate over the top, or lose by a fraction, you still did your part. But this ain't no horse race. This is a grueling triathlon, and you've got to hang in there. The more people - lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and allies - hang in for the LONG haul, the happier we will be.
17 September 2014
Queer homeless youth in ‘desperate’ need of housing (Canada)
Jane Deacon
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca
to read more, go to: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2014/09/17/queer-homeless-youth-in-desperate-need-of-housing
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca
to read more, go to: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2014/09/17/queer-homeless-youth-in-desperate-need-of-housing
Wisconsin Schools Bans Bullying Based on Gender Identity
Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org
to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/wisconsin-schools-bans-bullying-based-on-gender-identity
http://www.hrc.org
to read more, go to: http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/wisconsin-schools-bans-bullying-based-on-gender-identity
A Massachusetts man claims he was mistreated and humiliated by... (UK)
http://www.mynextfone.co.uk/
to read more, go to: http://www.mynextfone.co.uk/metro/a-massachusetts-man-claims-he-was-mistreated-and-humiliated-by-h28928.html
to read more, go to: http://www.mynextfone.co.uk/metro/a-massachusetts-man-claims-he-was-mistreated-and-humiliated-by-h28928.html
Cardinal Dolan Explains His Decision to Serve as Grand Marshal, Affirms Gay Identity
Kyle Cupp
http://www.patheos.com
to read more,. go to: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/kylecupp/2014/09/cardinal-dolan-explains-his-decision-to-serve-as-grand-marshal/
http://www.patheos.com
to read more,. go to: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/kylecupp/2014/09/cardinal-dolan-explains-his-decision-to-serve-as-grand-marshal/
16 September 2014
We Should All Be Free and Equal
Erin Wilson
http://www.curvemag.com
to read more, go to: http://www.curvemag.com/News/We-Should-All-Be-Free-and-Equal-144/
http://www.curvemag.com
to read more, go to: http://www.curvemag.com/News/We-Should-All-Be-Free-and-Equal-144/
Miami-Dade County Takes First Step Toward Transgender Protections
NADEGE GREEN
http://wlrn.org
to read more, go to: http://wlrn.org/post/miami-dade-county-takes-first-step-toward-transgender-protections
http://wlrn.org
to read more, go to: http://wlrn.org/post/miami-dade-county-takes-first-step-toward-transgender-protections
Chicago Gay and Lesbian hall of fame selects next inductees
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/
to read more, go to: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Chicago-Gay-and-Lesbian-hall-of-fame-selects-next-inductees-/48982.html
to read more, go to: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Chicago-Gay-and-Lesbian-hall-of-fame-selects-next-inductees-/48982.html
Growing inequality in society a corrosive thing: TD chief (Canada)
Madhavi Acharya-Tom Yew
http://www.thestar.com
to read more, go to: http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/09/16/growing_inequality_in_society_a_corrosive_thing_td_chief.html
http://www.thestar.com
to read more, go to: http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/09/16/growing_inequality_in_society_a_corrosive_thing_td_chief.html
Connecticut transgender teen 'Jane Doe' in confinement case escapes
http://www.norwichbulletin.com
to read more, go to: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20140916/NEWS/140919637
to read more, go to: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20140916/NEWS/140919637
Aqua Foundation scholarships help young lesbian, bisexual, transgender women succeed
Steve Rothaus
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/
to read more, go to: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2014/09/aqua-foundation-scholarships-help-young-lesbian-bisexual-transgender-women-succeed.html
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/
to read more, go to: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2014/09/aqua-foundation-scholarships-help-young-lesbian-bisexual-transgender-women-succeed.html
15 September 2014
Republican Appeals Court Throws Election into Chaos
Lisa Kaiser
http://expressmilwaukee.com
to read more, go to: http://expressmilwaukee.com/blog-10679-republican-appeals-court-throws-election-into-chaos.html
http://expressmilwaukee.com
to read more, go to: http://expressmilwaukee.com/blog-10679-republican-appeals-court-throws-election-into-chaos.html
Gay rights group announces expanded operation in Nebraska
RILEY JOHNSON
http://journalstar.com
to read more, go to: http://journalstar.com/news/local/gay-rights-group-announces-expanded-operation-in-nebraska/article_fea919e9-40ad-5deb-bf2f-62def6fabb12.html
http://journalstar.com
to read more, go to: http://journalstar.com/news/local/gay-rights-group-announces-expanded-operation-in-nebraska/article_fea919e9-40ad-5deb-bf2f-62def6fabb12.html
14 September 2014
First local queer film fest set for launch (Taiwan)
Chi-hao James Lo
http://www.chinapost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/arts-&-leisure/2014/09/15/417249/First-local.htm
http://www.chinapost.com
to read more, go to: http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/arts-&-leisure/2014/09/15/417249/First-local.htm
India: Government objects to Supreme Court ruling creating legal third gender (UK)
Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk
to read more, go to: /2014/09/14/india-government-objects-to-supreme-court-ruling-creating-legal-third-gender/
http://www.pinknews.co.uk
to read more, go to: /2014/09/14/india-government-objects-to-supreme-court-ruling-creating-legal-third-gender/
Center On Halsted To Host LGBTQ Youth Job Fair Oct. 22
Jon Graef
http://chicagoist.com
to read more, go to: http://chicagoist.com/2014/09/14/center_on_halsted_to_host_lgbtq_you.php
http://chicagoist.com
to read more, go to: http://chicagoist.com/2014/09/14/center_on_halsted_to_host_lgbtq_you.php
Transgender Girl Crowned Homecoming Princess
http://abcnews.go.com/
to read more, go to: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/transgender-girl-crowned-homecoming-princess-25481568
to read more, go to: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/transgender-girl-crowned-homecoming-princess-25481568
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