18 July 2015

How Christians have learned to love through history

John Locatelli
The Seattle Times

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Transgender troops policy change raises many questions

Andrew Tilghman
Navy Times

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Rochester Pride parade: A celebration with a new theme

Ashley Zilka
rochesterhomepage.net

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Group raises money to help transgender inmate

Patt Johnson
The Des Moines Register


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Republicans Splintering On Same-Sex Marriage Fight Ahead Of 2016 Election Campaigns

Saira Mueller
International Business Times

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With new sense of self, transgender Greenwich teen looks to the future

Silvia Foster-Frau
Greenwich Time

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Austin, Texas

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17 July 2015

The Brave New World of Gender Pioneers

Mac Scotty McGregor
The Huffington Post

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My Voice: Pastor has change of heart on gay marriage

David Bacon
The Argus

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EEOC: Civil Rights Act Includes LGBT Protections

George Prentice
Boise Weekly

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ezs note:  To see the more complete document, see the complete EEOC ruling.

What are Ohio lawmakers doing to protect gays? Not much

Jessie Balmert
The Marion Star

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Speaker Boehner Should Remove Hateful Anti-LGBT Lawmaker From Leadership of Finance Committee

Press
HRC

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15 July 2015

HISTORIC TRADITIONAL ZULU MARRIAGE ENDING IN DIVORCE

Melanie Nathan
O-blog-dee-o-blog-da

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ezs note:  Please read Tshepo Modisane's letter regarding marriage.   In my view, it is quite stirring.

Inaugural transgender march slated for Kelowna Aug 8 (Canada)

Alistair Waters
Capital News

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Other Views: Pentagon and transgender ban

Press
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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"Trolls and Chasers": Doin' a great job!

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Once in a while, you see a great blog.  When trolls and idiots rear their ugly heads, seeking your money or your sex, this brave troupe shines their light, forcing the vermin to scurry away.  This isn't my work - just a grateful MTF.

trolls and chasers

Altunsoy, Timucin
Craig, Jamie
Cullinan, John Jr.
Davila, Renata
Joseph, Henry
Julio, Ken
King, Carrie
Lane, Candi
LaVeaux,
Lizin, Cedric
Lustful Wolf
Lynch, Rick
Mann, Val
Mertz, Fred
Mills, John
özdoğan, Ertan
pusy pusy
Savas, Cenk
“UN peacekeeping mission” (fraudulent)
Ustan, Cherna

Thank you!

13 July 2015

Sundance film shows "unglamorous" side of being transgender

Press
AOL

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Letter on same-sex marriage has Mormons talking, listening

Peggy Fletcher Stack
The Washington Post

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Trans male competes to be on Men's Health cover

Maria Caspani
Philly Voice

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Pentagon Expected to Lift Transgender Ban

Lolita C. Baldor
US News and World Report

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08 July 2015

New award ceremony announced to celebrate Scotland's LGBTI Community (UK)

Press
Herald Scotland

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5 Most Absurd Quotes From Louisiana Supreme Court's Marriage Temper Tantrum

Sunnivie Brydum
The Advocate

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Carolina Beach changes town policy after lifeguard flies LGBT flag off stand

Press
WECT

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LGBT Student Bullying Protections to Be Included in ESEA Reauthorization Debate

Evie Blad

Education Week

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07 July 2015

WV transgenders now have more freedom with driver’s licenses

Chelsea Spears
WOWKtv.com

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Conservative Baylor University drops 'homosexual acts' from misconduct code

Jon Herskovitz
Reuters

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Miss Global PH bet: I am a hermaphrodite (Philippines)

Robert R. Requintina
Tempo

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Transgender barbershop in Vancouver needs public's help to launch (Canada)

Lauren Sundstrom
Vancitybuzz

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ezs note:  If you have an extra fiver in your pocket, please help out Big Bro's Barber Shop.  It's a place to have your hair cut, just to chat, or find a good job.  It's a good place!

LGBT Community Prepares For Next Step In Gay Rights Battle

SHELBY LIN ERDMAN
wabe

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05 July 2015

Nadia Bolz Weber: A pastor for America's outsiders (UK)

Jane Little
BBC

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Gay marriage opponents propose 2 Colorado ballot measures

Press
ABC7

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ezs note:  Coloradans - please take a moment and tell your representative to flush these stupid bills down the toilet by voting NO!  Thanks. (Oh, and e-mail or phone your friends to do the same.)


Leonard Pitts Jr.: The Girl Scouts’ inspiring example of moral courage

Leonard Pitts Jr.
The Desert Sun

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For This Transgender Third-Grader, Life As A Boy Is Liberating

Yasmeen Kahn

KUNC


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04 July 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton slams Republican presidential rivals

Press
Sentinel Republic

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Former Nayland student honoured by Queen for community work (New Zealand)

Charles Anderson
Nelson Mail

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59-year-old transgender politician shot dead at her Ghaziabad house (India)

Express News Service
The Indian Express

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ezs note: If you travel to or live in Ghaziabad (just next to New Delhi) please contact the police immediately!  Bring this killer to justice. Rest in peace, Daya.

Transgender members in district hail special initiative to get Aadhaar cards (India)

TNN
Times of India

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Tokyo, Japan

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