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3 hrs ago | The Guardian

Australia can lead the way for intersex people | Morgan Carpenter

Our lives are medicalised, and our voices rarely heard. If the sex discrimination amendment bill passes, this will be a huge win for all of us These are heady times for Australian intersex people.

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7 hrs ago | Queerty

Neil Patrick Harris To Play Transgender Rocker In "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" On Broadway

It's time for Neil Patrick Harris to hang up his production credits in exchange for a pair of 8-inch heels, as Playbill reports he'll star in the Broadway premiere of Hedwig and the Angry Inch next year.

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Related Topix: Neil Patrick Harris, John Cameron Mitchell

12 hrs ago | This is Local London

Man awarded an MBE for work with gay and lesbian choirs

Martin Brophy was awarded MBE as part of Queen's birthday honours list for his working promoting singing in the LGBT community A man has sung his way into the Queen's birthday honours list for his work with lesbian and gay choirs.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Essex County, England, World News, United Kingdom, Greater London County, England

16 hrs ago | PhysOrg Weblog

Medical intervention in transgender adolescents appears to be safe and effective

Hormone treatment to halt puberty in adolescents with gender identity disorder does not cause lasting harm to their bones, a new study finds.

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Related Topix: Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Netherlands, World News

20 hrs ago | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Gay pride parade doubts arise in Wausau

One member of Wausau's gay community is planning a "march for equality" this weekend as questions have arisen about the city's upcoming gay pride parade and its organizer.

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Related Topix: Wausau, WI, Gay/Lesbian

Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Daily Caller

Which bathroom should transgendered students use?

Last week the state supreme court heard oral arguments about whether a school district violated her civil rights when it forbid her from using the girl's restroom.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Gay/Lesbian, Conservative Political News, US News

WSOCTV

Transgender woman faces challenge with Democratic Women's Association

"I realize all eyes are on me. What I do, it paves the way and sets the example," said Janice Covington.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Mecklenburg County, NC

KTVB Boise

GOP urges lawmakers to erase LGBT protections

Republican Party leaders are urging the Idaho Legislature to put a stop to local communities' efforts to provide discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, McCall, ID, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Sandpoint, ID, Boise, ID

Daily Kos

If Your House Was on Fire, Would You Whisper, "Fire"

First Lady Michelle Obama made headlines after being interrupted as she was giving a talk at a D.C. fundraiser.

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Related Topix: Michelle Obama, Gay/Lesbian, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Law, Employment / Labor Law

Xtra!

Holy Tranity exposes the sex- and drug-fueled neon excesses of Montreal's gay '80s

Xtra.ca only asks for your email address to tell the recipient who sent them a story.

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Bangkok Post

Russian attacked by Pattaya bikers

The Russian owner of a resort on Phangan Island was attacked by a group of bikers, including apparent transsexuals, in Pattaya because he "refused to let them park their motorcycles".

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

EDGE

National Tally on 2012 Anti-LGBTQ Violence Released

In an audio press conference held June 4, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs released Hate Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Communities in the U.S. in 2012 , the latest statistics of violence aimed at the LGBTQ/HIV community in the United States.

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EDGE

Trans Women: Both Bias Crimes and ART-Adherence Rates Up

Despite very high rates of anti-gay discrimination and violence, new research indicates that HIV-positive transgender people are just as likely to stay in care, take their meds and have similar outcomes as other PLWHAs.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University

Xtra!

'Religion must uphold the dignity of gay, lesbian and transgendered people,' Ingham tells grads

Xtra.ca only asks for your email address to tell the recipient who sent them a story.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Religion, Anglican, Canada,

EDGE

'M' Or 'F'? Outdated IDs Worry Transgender People

Lauren Grey didn't think much about the gender recorded on her Illinois driver's license until she went to test-drive a new car.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Graphic Design, Arts

Northern Michigan News

'M' or 'F'? Outdated IDs worry transgender people

Most people don't think twice about the gender printed on their driver's license.

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WOI-TV West Des Moines

'M' or 'F'? Outdated IDs worry transgender people

Most people don't think twice about the gender printed on their driver's license.

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New Hampshire Public Radio -

'I'm Not The Only One': Transgender Youth Battle The Odds

Kimberly McKenzie works for Lamp Community, a nonprofit that helps the homeless.

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Daily Kos

Surprise, surprise, surprise! NY Times endorses transgender equality

There are surprises in life. One happened wednesday. At least I never expected to see the Editorial Board of the New York Times endorse Civil Rights for Transgender People .

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, New Times, New York, New York Government, US News, Andrew Cuomo, US Governors

Fri Jun 14, 2013

EDGE

Council Committee Passes Two Pro-LGBT Bills

The D.C. Council's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety passed two bills intended to benefit members of the LGBTI community Thursday, allowing District residents to amend the gender on their birth certificates to align with their gender identity, and expanding the ability for people to be authorized as a marriage officiant for specific ... (more)

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