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Blog and news accounts of the Angie Zapata Murder Trial as of Tuesday April 14, 2009

Angie Zapata murder and trial and conviction of Allen Andrade

News and Blog reports updated of 11:54 AM CT April 24, 2009


Daily Video 04/24/09 - Family Statement After Angie Zapata's ...By ~Julie Phineas~ Family Statement from Angie Zapata's Family **Read more from the family at the GLAAD blog.Lez Get Real - http://lezgetreal.com/


Pretty Little Things: Angie Zapata's killer convictedBy Pretty Little Things Angie Zapata's killer convicted. Little bit late on this, but Allen Andrade, the killer of transgendered woman Angie Zapata was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. ...Pretty Little Things - http://jackieandbianca.blogspot.com/


Colorado Independent » Polis praises verdict in Zapata murder ...By Ernest Luning Allen Andrade was sentenced to life without possibility of parole Wednesday after a Weld County jury convicted him in the murder of Angie Zapata. Andrade awaits sentencing on the hate-crime charge and other felonies, ...Colorado Independent - http://coloradoindependent.com/


Angie's family responds - FeministingBy Jessica Liberal Prose BlogAds Network. Angie's family responds. Angie Zapata's family has made a statement on the trial of Allen Andrade. Below is Angie's brother, Gonzalo, speaking. Potentially triggering ...Feministing - http://www.feministing.com/
Fannie's Room: Breaking: Justice in Zapata CaseBy Fannie The murderer conceded that he killed the woman, Angie Zapata, but he attempted to use the "trans panic" defense to lessen the charge from first-degree to second-degree murder. Instead, the jury found Allan Andrade guilty of first-degree ..

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Justice for Angie - FeministingBy Jessica You've all heard the great news - Angie Zapata's murderer, Allen Andrade, has been found guilty and last night received a mandatory life sentence. I don't know that there can ever be real justice - because Angie isn't here - but this is ...Feministing - http://www.feministing.com/


Transgender Trial: “GAY THINGS MUST DIE!” Chisme TimeBy La Coacha Angie Zapata (5 August 1989 – 17 July 2008) was an Latino/American transgender woman beaten to death in Greeley, Colorado. Allen Andrade (the man.Chisme Time - http://chismetime.com/


It's A LGBT Thang: Colorado Man Sentenced 2 Death 4 Killing Of ...By LA A Colorado man by the name of, Allen Andrade (right-above), was convicted and sentenced 2 death 4 brutally murdering, Angie Zapata (left-above), a transgender woman he met over the Internet. This marks the 1st time a hate-crime law ...It's A LGBT Thang - http://itsalgbtthang.blogspot.com/


Colorado Independent » Zapata family after verdict: ‘Justice was ...By Ernest Luning With his sister, Ashley, left, and mother Maria, right, at his side, Gonzalo Zapata reads a family statement after the trial and conviction of Allen Andrade on Wednesday in Greeley. Andrade was found guilty on all counts including first ...Colorado Independent » Blog - http://coloradoindependent.com/


New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library - Powered By BloglinesAn eight-man, four-woman jury in a Colorado courtroom took barely two hours to convict 32 year old Allen Andrade for the murder of Angie Zapita, a transgender person. After being convicted of both first degree murder and a hate crime, ...New York Supreme Court Criminal... - http://www.bloglines.com/blog/PLL


FLESH WORLD: R.I.P. Angie ZapataBy kier In a historic decision, Allen Andrade has been convicted of first-degree murder and a hate crime for his killing of 18-year-old transgender woman Angela Zapata. sources: wikipedia, jezebel. Posted by kier at 16:57 ...FLESH WORLD - http://kier-cs.blogspot.com/


Andrade Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Zapata Killing ...By Ernest Luning Weld District Judge Marcelo Kopcow imposed the mandatory life sentence on Allen Andrade, 32, for murdering Angie Zapata, 18, last summer in Greeley. “Mr. Andrade, I hope as you're spending the remaining part of your natural life in the ...RHRealityCheck.org - http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/

Chrysalis Mission: Justice for AngieBy Donna Angie can rest now, her loving family will continue to struggle to recover. They showed the world what Love is all about. Allen Andrade showed the world what Hate is all about. Time for you to decide which represents you. ...Chrysalis Mission - http://chrysalismission.blogspot.com/


Zapata Family Remembers Angie After Verdict is Delivered ...By Adam @ GLAAD I sat directly behind the defendant, Allen Andrade, and could see his face in the TruTV “In Session” television screen in the media section of the courtroom. Andrade had no reaction as the verdict was read. After the verdict, the judge ...glaadBLOG.org - http://glaadblog.org/


Reality « ENDAblogBy translegalhistorian If Joe Solmonese had gotten his way in 2007 regarding ENDA 3685 - namely, that it had gone on past the House and been approved by the Senate as well as by Dubya - if, in July 2008, Allen Andrade and Angie Zapata had crossed paths not ...ENDAblog - http://endablog.wordpress.com/


Angie Zapata verdict announced - Atheist NexusAllen Andrade, 32, of Thornton, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of killing Angie Zapata, 18. The jury deliberated for just two hours before finding Andrade guilty. In handing down the sentence, ...Latest Activity on Atheist Nexus - http://atheistnexus.org/


Boiling Point Blog: Angie Zapata's killer found guiltyBy Mikhaela Angie Zapata's killer found guilty. Justice won't bring her back, but it's better than nothing. Thanks to reader Brenda Ann for the link. Labels: cwa, LGBT, transgender. posted by Mikhaela at 9:54 AM ...Boiling Point Blog - http://www.mikhaela.net/


Guilty verdict in Angie Zapata murder trial « I am the Lizard Queen!By The Lizard Queen Yesterday Allen Ray Andrade, the man who brutally killed Angie Zapata, was found guilty on all four of the counts with which he was charged, which included first degree murder and bias-motivated crime. The jurors rejected the “trans ...I am the Lizard Queen! - http://iamthelizardqueen.wordpress.com/

Man guilty of hate crime, first-degree murder in transgender slayingLos Angeles Times - CA,USAA Colorado judge sentences Allen Andrade to life in prison for killing Angie Zapata. Gay, lesbian and transsexual groups hail the landmark verdict. ...See all stories on this topic

Verdict in Angie Zapata Case : GuiltyVivirLatino - New York,NY,USAIs a recently murdered Angie Zapata viewed as less useful to the cause than Matthew Shepard, for instance? Does the lurid nature of the heinous crime make ...


Murder and Hate Verdict in Transgender CaseNew York Times - United StatesMr. Andrade, right, in court Wednesday with a public defender, killed Angie Zapata last summer. The defendant, Allen Andrade, 32, was convicted of murdering ...See all stories on this topic


Jailhouse calls highlight Monday's testimony in Angie Zapata ...Examiner.com - USADNA experts from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation testified that they found Andrade's DNA on various items found at Angie Zapata's apartment. ...See all stories on this topic


Breaking news: Guilty verdict in Zapata caseDallas Voice - Dallas,TX,USA... has a “breaking news” headline saying that Allen Andrade has been convicted of first degree murder in the beating death of trans teen Angie Zapata. ...See all stories on this topic


Zapata remembered at candlelight vigilGreeley Tribune - Greeley,Colorado,USAAngie Zapata's sisters Monica Zapata, left, and Ashley Zapata, fight back their tears after a vigil for their sister in Lincoln Park in Greeley on Tuesday. ...See all stories on this


Row over 'skin and bones' contest finalistScotsman - United Kingdom... before killing a transgender woman, was convicted of first-degree murder and a hate crime for savagely beating Angie Zapata with a fire extinguisher. ...See all stories on this topic

Examiner.comIDAHO battles transphobia and seeks global gay alliesExaminer.com - USAAngie Zapata's brutal murder has opened the public eye to the intolerance and violence facing GLBT individuals. It is now up to us to remain visible as real ...See all stories on this topic


Murder Suspect Said To Have Victims' ItemsWashington Post - United StatesJurors deliberated two hours before convicting Allen Andrade, 32, in the death of Angie Zapata, 18, in Greeley. Andrade was also convicted of a ...See all stories on this topic


Jury deliberates in Greeley transgender trialFort Collins Now - Fort Collins,CO,USAAngie Zapata, a transgender woman, was found beaten to death in her apartment July 17. Public defenders have said Andrade reacted to a deception, ...See all stories on this topic

Transgender murder, hate crime conviction a first - CNN.comSeated in the front row of the courtroom, the family of Angie Zapata broke out in tears as the verdicts against Allen Andrade were read Wednesday. ...


Justice For Family Of Brutally Murdered Angie ZapataBy Past Member There were tears of grief and also a sense of justice in the Greeley, Colarado court room as Maria Zapata and her family learned on Wednesday that Allen Andrade had been found guilty of the murder of Maria Zapata's transgender daughter ...Causes blog posts by Steve Williams - http://www.care2.com/causes/


GLAAD Issues Statement on Angie Zapata Murder Verdict : glaadBLOG.orgBy glaadBLOG Today, GLAAD and President Neil G. Giuliano issued a statement on the verdict in the murder case of Angie Zapata. The jury found Allen Andrade guilty on four counts including first-degree murder and hate crime charges: ...glaadBLOG.org - http://glaadblog.org/


What is Justice? Dedicated to Angie Zapata « Taking Up Too Much SpaceBy Cedar For once, it wasn't (that) hard for people to acknowledge that we deserve to live our lives–that Angie Zapata deserved to live her life–to refute the message that crime was intended to send. In that this action holds Andrade ...Taking Up Too Much Space - http://takesupspace.wordpress.com/


Shakesville: Andrade: GuiltyBy Melissa McEwan Allen Andrade, who brutally murdered Angie Zapata because she was a trans woman, and whose defense used some of the most despicable victim-blaming about which I've ever written, has been convicted of first-degree murder, marking "the ...Shakesville - http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/


Murderer Gets Life For Killing Transgender Woman [Justice For All ...In a historic decision, Allen Andrade has been convicted of first-degree murder and a hate crime for his killing of 18-year-old transgender woman Angela Zapata (at left, her family reacts to the trial). ...Celebrity Gossip Guide - http://www.celebritygossipguide.com/


Man guilty in murder of transgender female coloradoan.com The ...The jury found 32-year-old Allen Andrade guilty of both first-degree murder and a bias-motivated crime, or hate crime, in the slaying of 18-year-old Angie Zapata, a biological male. It is believed to be the first conviction in state ...coloradoan.com - Local News - http://www.coloradoan.com/


Allen Andrade Found Guilty TwirlitBy Jessica Madison Allen Andrade was convicted of killing Angie Zapata, an 18 year-old transgender women from Denver Colorado. 32 year-old Andrade was found guilty of first degree.Twirlit - http://www.twirlit.com/


Angie Zapata Trial Verdict: Allen Andrade Guilty / QueertyBy Queerty Four counts, including first-degree murder and a hate crime, is what the jury came back with for Allen Andrade, the murderer of transgender Angie Zapata. It.Queerty - http://www.queerty.com/


Allen Andrade Prison Sentencing Video GuanabeeBy Cindy Casares Spicy Coverage: Gossip, media, culture and lifestyle for Latinos.Guanabee - http://guanabee.com/


Allen Andrade Arrested, Allen Andrade Angie Zapata Photos and ...By Kim Allen Andrade is facing second-degree murder and aggravated motor vehicle theft charges. Allen Andrade supposedly killed his date Angie Zapata when he Allen found out the latter was a transgender. Allen Andrade and Angie Zapata met ...Keybol.org - http://www.keybol.org/


Colorado Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder of Transgender Woman ...By allen andrade - NEWS - HEADLINES Colorado Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder of Transgender WomanFOXNewsThe jury deliberated for just two hours before convicting Allen Andrade, 32, of Thornton. The first-degree murder conviction carries mandatory life without parole, ...NITRO RSS - http://blog.promisia.com/


Angie Zapata Verdict in: Andrade Guilty of 1st Degree Murder, Hate ...By unfinishedlives Allen Andrade and attorney hear guilty verdict for the hate crime murder of Angie Zapata (Eric Bellamy photo, Colorado Independent). Greeley, CO: Allen Ray Andrade was found guilty this afternoon on all four counts against him in the ...Unfinished Lives - http://unfinishedlives.wordpress.com/


Landmark Hate Crime Verdict Against Murderer of Transgender Teen ...By Catherine Allen Andrade met the teen on a social networking site on the interent. Adrade's defense was based on the heat of passion, claiming that once he found out that Justin “Angie” Zapata was a biological male, he lost control. ...A Time for Change - http://catherinemacivor.com/


Guilty Verdict Reached in Angie Zapata Murder « The InclinationBy J 32 year-old, Allen Andrade was found guilty today of the murder of transgender woman Angie Zapata. Predictably, Andrade's attorney, Annette Kundelius used the “gay panic defense” in an attempt to exonerate him of the hate crime. ...The Inclination - http://theinclination.com/


Transgender murder - AllDeaf.comBy Foxrac Seated in the front row of the courtroom, the family of Justin "Angie" Zapata broke out in tears as the verdicts against Allen Andrade were read. The jury deliberated for just under two hours before returning the verdict shortly after 3 ...AllDeaf.com - http://www.alldeaf.com/ Feministe » Breaking: Allen Andrade Convicted of First Degree MurderBy Cara This group blog features politics, news, and pop culture through a decidedly feminist lens. Established in 2000.Feministe - http://www.feministe.us/blog/


Breaking: Allen Andrade Convicted of First Degree Murder : The ...By Cara Breaking: Allen Andrade Convicted of First Degree Murder · Defense Attorney Argues That No Doesn't Always Mean No · British Prosecutors to Challenge Rape Myths in Court · Trans Panic Defense Underway in Trial for Angie Zapata's Murder ...The Curvature - http://thecurvature.com/


Allen Andrade Found Guilty Of First Degree Murder & Hate Crime ...By Cindy Casares Spicy Coverage: Gossip, media, culture and lifestyle for Latinos.Guanabee - http://guanabee.com/


Reporter Blog From Transgender Murder Trial Of Allen Andrade ...By livep6 7News reporter Lance Hernandez is blogging from the first-degree murder trial of Allen Andrade, accused of killing Angie Zapata, a transgender female. Posted by livep6 on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 ...Cool news - http://news.livephotonotes.com/


Colorado Independent » Breaking: Andrade guilty on 1st degree ...By Ernest Luning Allen Andrade faces a mandatory sentence of life without parole after being convicted on a first-degree murder charge. It's the first time Colorado's hate-crime law has been prosecuted against a transgender murder victim. ...Colorado Independent - http://coloradoindependent.com/


Jury reaches verdict in Colo. transgender slaying - Kansas City StarWith public defender Brad Martin, left, at his side, Allen Andrade waits for the jury to enter the courtroom in the Angie Zapata murder trial on Tuesday April 21, 2009 in Greeley, Colo. Andrade is charged in the beating death of Zapata, ...Kansas City Star: Breaking News - http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/index.xml


Wash Park Prophet: Angie Zapata Murder Case Goes To JuryBy Andrew Oh-Willeke A jury acquittal, even if not supported by the evidence and the admissions of Andrade at trial, would make Allen Andrade a free man (although the federal government, in theory, might be able to charge him with something). ...Wash Park Prophet - http://washparkprophet.blogspot.com/


NGblog: Justice For AngieBy NG This afternoon, a jury found Allen Andrade guilty of 1st Degree Murder, GUILTY on bias motivated crime., GUILTY on vehicle theft and identity theft. Sentencing TBA. Posted by NG at 4/22/2009 04:04:00 PM. Justice For Angie ...NGblog - http://nlsngrc.blogspot.com/


Instant Tea » Blog Archive » More on Andrade conviction, sentenceBy Tammye Nash Lance Hernandez, a reporter with 7 News in Denver, Colo., has been in Greeley, Colo., blogging on the trial of Allen Andrade. This is what his latest blog entry says: “2:30 p.m. Jurors tell judge verdict has been reached. ...Instant Tea - http://www.dallasvoice.com/instant-tea/


planetransgender: Andrade guilty of first-degree murderBy Kelli Anne Busey Breaking: Allen Andrade Convicted of First Degree Murder - Allen Ray Andrade, the man who murdered Angie Zapata (left), was just minutes ago convicted on the two main charges of first degree murder and bias-motivat... 1 hour ago ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/


» GUILTY! The Pursuit of HarpynessBy SarahMC Allen Andrade, who faced trial this week for the murder of trans woman Angie Zapata, has been found GUILTY on all four charges!!! Guilty of first degree murder. Guilty of bias motivated crime. Guilty of car theft. ...The Pursuit of Harpyness - http://www.harpyness.com/


Angie Zapata Case Goes to Jury as a Hate Crime VivirLatinoBy Jennifer Woodard Maderazo The killer, one Allen Andrade, claims he lost control upon learning Angie's gender but prosecutors say the killing — by blunt force trauma with a fire extinguisher — was premeditated: But prosecutor Brandi Nieto argued that Andrade ...VivirLatino - http://vivirlatino.com/


Murderer of Transgender Woman Angie Zapata Found Guilty, Gets Life ...By Bryan Boyd Allen Andrade, 32, is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison. Sentencing will occur at 4 p.m. He was also found guilty of aggravated motor vehicle theft and identity theft. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before ...Gay Rights Watch - http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/


Maybe it's just me...: Now Angie can RestBy Wonder Man Allen Andrade was convicted of first-degree murder and a bias-motivated crime and sentenced to life in prison for killing Angie Zapata. If you don't know the story, here it is. Allen and Angie met online last summer where they spent ...Maybe it's just me... - http://southern4life.blogspot.com/


Box Turtle Bulletin » Angie Zapata's Murderer Found GuiltyBy Jim Burroway It has just been announced that a Colorado jury found Allen Andrade guilty of murdering 18-year-old Angie Zapata. He was also found guilty of the additional hate crime enhancement as well as vehicle theft and identity theft. ...Box Turtle Bulletin - http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/


News and Views with Citizen B: Citizen B's Favorite News: Justice ...By Citizen B Today a jury of eight men and four women convicted Allen Andrade with first degree murder and bias crime for the murder of 18-year-old transgender woman Angie Zapata. A friend of mine had said that Zapata should have been open about her ...News and Views with Citizen B - http://citizenbnews.blogspot.com/


And Then There Were Two « ENDAblogBy translegalhistorian Allen Andrade was found guilty of first degree murder - with a hate crime enhancement - in the killing of Angie Zapata by a jury in Greeley, Colorado. I have to admit I'm stunned. Once the final arguments concluded, I really began to ...ENDAblog - http://endablog.wordpress.com/

Breaking News: Angie Zapata's Killer Found Guilty of a Hate Crime ...By Julianne Hing Allen Andrade, 32, was this afternoon found guilty of first degree, bias-motivated murder, identity theft and aggravated motor theft, for killing Angie Zapata, an 18-year-old transgender woman in Greeley, Colorado last summer. ...RaceWire - http://www.racewire.org/


Justice for Angie Zapata at last « Zero at the BoneBy Chally Angie Zapata's killer, Allen Andrade, has been found guilty of first degree murder, a bias-motivated crime, vehicle theft and identity theft. That's all four charges. Justice for Angie at last. The trial had begun on Tuesday. ...Zero at the Bone - http://zeroatthebone.wordpress.com/
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Ami Angelwings' Super Cute Rants of DOOOM XD: Angie Zapata's ...By Ami Angelwings Angie Zapata's killer guilty of FIRST DEGREE MURDER and hate crime charges. My first thought: GOOD I'm glad nobody bought his "trans panic" crap >: I wish this never happened period :( But at least they gave Angie justice. ...Ami Angelwings' Super Cute Rants... - http://ami-rants.blogspot.com/


Angie Zapata Verdict In « Like a WhisperBy prof susurro Angie Zapata Verdict In. April 22, 2009 — prof susurro. a The first time an anti-transgender hate crimes charge has been applied in the Unites States has a positive ending. Zapata's murderer, Andrade, was found guilty on all 4 counts he ...Like a Whisper - http://likeawhisper.wordpress.com/


Allen Andrade Guilty Angie Angela Zapata Murder!By lalate Allen Andrade - GUILTY! Here is a picture of Justin Zapata, transgender Angela or Angie Zapata, murdered by Allen Andrade. Andrade has just been found.lalate news - America's Fastest... - http://news.lalate.com/

The DonnaBlog » Blog Archive » Tuesday at 100 degreesBy Donna Rose In far more important news, Tuesday’s events at the Angie Zapata murder trial have come to a close. During the day the prosecution rested it’s case. And, after calling only 5 witnesses who verified that Angie seemed, appeared, ...The DonnaBlog - http://donnarose.com/MyBlog/


Pam's House Blend:: "I Can't Cry Over Spilled Milk"By Autumn Sandeen by: Autumn Sandeen. Tue Apr 21, 2009 at 16:20:00 PM EDT. I listened to a lot of statements made by Angie Zapata yesterday afternoon and this moring as audio played in court. There were five jailhouse telephone calls from Allen Ray ...Pam's House Blend - Front Page - http://www.pamshouseblend.com/

Queers Against Obama: Gay man praises the murderer of Angie ZapataBy Elián Maricón Angie Zapata Murder Trial Updates via Twitter: Latina Teen Killed for Being Trans. Loading... Fight Gender Fascism! Fight Gender Fascism! And Thank a Transgendered Person for Giving You Stonewall While You're At It. Don't Be a Dick ...Queers Against Obama - http://www.gaysagainstobama.org/

Trial hears ‘gay things must die’ tape : GenderologyBy admin ... beating to death an 18-year-old transgendered woman listened in shock Tuesday to taped telephone conversations of calls he made while in jail. Allen Ray Andrade is charged with murder as a hate crime in the killing of Angie Zapata. ...Genderology - http://blog.genderology.com/
GLBTQ: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)By Tom@2015Place.com (Tom) I listened to a lot of statements made by Angie Zapata yesterday afternoon and this moring as audio played in court. There were five jailhouse telephone calls from Allen Ray Andrade, the admitted killer of Angie Zapata: one to Angie ...GLBTQ - http://glbtq.blogspot.com/


planetransgender: Walking With Integrity: Write CongressBy Kelli Anne Busey Angie Zapata’s Murderer is About to Cook His Own Goose, and It Couldn’t Happen to a Nicer Guy - On July 17, 2008, Angie Zapata, a happy and beautiful transgender woman who was only 18 and living on her own for the first time, ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/


Reporter Blog From Transgender Murder Trial Of Allen Andrade ...Apr 21, 2009 ... GREELEY, Colo. -- 7News reporter Lance Hernandez is blogging from the first- degree murder trial of Allen Andrade, accused of killing Angie

...Big Gay News » Jurors Hear “Gay Things Need to Die” in Trans ...By Bradley Traynor Allen Andrade, 32, is charged with first-degree murder in the July murder in Greeley of Angie Zapata. Andrade joked about his celebrity status after he was arrested last year, saying he would sell his story to the media for the right ...Big Gay News - http://biggaynews.com/


Postcard Mysteries: How did Allen Andrade manage to eliminate his ...By Postcard Mysteries In the transgender murder trial of Allen Andrade, an employee of the MoCoSpace social networking site testified in court today that Andrade deactivated his account after killing victim Angie Zapata. That’s very suggestive, isn’t it? ...Postcard Mysteries -

http://blog.thejurorinvestigates.com/ 10 Years - Judy Shepard Calls for Hate Crime LawLez Get Real - Washington DC,District of Columbia,USAThey include: · Angie Zapata who on a summer night in Greeley, Colorado, was bludgeoned to death with a fire extinguisher because she was transgender.

...The Gist: On Show: Angie Zapata Murder TrialBy Signorile 4:30 ET: Transgender blogger and activist Autumn Sundeen joins us again from Greeley, Colorado where she has been covering the trial of Alan Ray Andrade, the man who bludgeoned 18-year-old transwoman Angie Zapata to death with a fire ...The Gist - http://www.signorile.com/


ACSBlog: The Blog of the American Constitution Society: NCLR's ...By blog@acslaw.org (News) Angie Zapata, 18, was savagely beaten to death with a fire extinguisher in her home in Greeley, Colo. in July, 2008. Prosecutors have charged her accused killer, Allen Ray Andrade, with murder in the first degree and under the state’s ...ACSBlog: The Blog of the American... - http://www.acsblog.org/


Da Doo-Dirty Show: Ep 546 Tasty TuesdayBy Da Doo-Dirty Show The Murder Of Angie Zapata and it's reference to Chingy and Foxxjazell... Also How To Light A Candle For Angie Zapata(CLICK ON CANDLES BELOW TO LIGHT A CANDLE FOR ANGIE). Marques Houston ft Jim Jones - I Love Her ...Da Doo-Dirty Show - http://www.dadoo-dirtyshow.com/


HRC Human Rights Campaign Releases Judy Shepard Video as ...Angie Zapata who on a summer night in Greeley, Colorado, was bludgeoned to death with a fire extinguisher because she was transgender. Billy Ray Johnson a mentally disabled man from Texas who was taken to a party, ridiculed, ...HRC Latest News - http://www.hrc.org/


Gay Rights - Change.org: New Words from Judy Shepard on Hate ...By Michael A. Jones One only has to look as far as the murder trial in Colorado this week of Angie Zapata, the 18-year-old transgender woman who was murdered simply because of her gender identity to see the drastic implications of this hole in our federal ...Change.org's Gay Rights Blog - http://gayrights.change.org/

Jurors hear defendant’s jailhouse calls - In Session: - CNN.com BlogsBy carolynpurcell A cavalier-sounding Andrade said he “can’t cry over spilt milk” regarding the brutal killing of transgender teen, Angie Zapata, last July. That call and three others, recorded in the days after his July 30th arrest, gave some insight ...In Session: - http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/

Pam's House Blend:: Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial: Pink ...By Autumn Sandeen by: Autumn Sandeen. Tue Apr 21, 2009 at 07:22:00 AM EDT. When I was a teen, I acted shamefully. I had a friend, who's name was Brett, who I ended up shunning when he came out as a gay teen. I was a closeted trans person who's church ...Pam's House Blend - Front Page - http://www.pamshouseblend.com/

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Hatred on trialColorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USALast summer, two weeks before her 19th birthday, Angie Zapata was beaten to death with a fire extinguisher. Police say 32-year-old Allen R. Andrade told ...

planetransgender: Beth Karas Of TruTV In Session Talks About the ...By Kelli Anne Busey Authored by Autumn Sandeen and cross posted from Pam's House Blend with full permission as we are working in unison to make public the Allen Ray Andrade murder trial of Angie Zapata. Here's an excerpt of the video (Thanks to Louise for ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/


U Better Recognize: More than just a pretty face...By Mz.Bria2U To the naked eye, Angie Zapata was a beautiful young woman. However, when one looks further, it was revealed 'Angie' was really Justin. Although, many have laughed at Jerry Springer episodes when a 'she' declared to her lover she's ...U Better Recognize - http://youbettarecognize.blogspot.com/

Shuck and Jive: Day of Silence, Ethan's StoryBy John Shuck Elisa had made two posters, and I made a sign in honor of Angie Zapata. We were asked to relocate later by someone who worked in the University Office, and paperwork/bureaucracy later, we moved from Borchuck to the space outside the ...

News and Views with Citizen B: Citizen B's Sad News: The Murder of ...By Citizen B The investigation indicated that she had been killed by a man named Allen Andrade, whom the 18-year-old Angela had met over the internet. The two met on a dating website, and exchanged some 700 text messages before Andrade spent 36 ...News and Views with Citizen B - http://citizenbnews.blogspot.com/

30Threads.com: Highlighting the Triangle OnlineBy Ginny Skalski Beth Karas Of TruTV In Session Talks About the Angie Zapata Case, Other Cases, And Great Coffee. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700. I sat down with Beth Karas of TruTV In Session this past Sunday, about the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder ...30Threads.com: Highlighting the... - http://www.30threads.com/


Feministe » Trans Panic Defense Underway in Trial for Angie Zapata ...By Cara This group blog features politics, news, and pop culture through a decidedly feminist lens. Established in 2000.Feministe - http://www.feministe.us/blog/


Trans Panic Defense Underway in Trial for Angie Zapata’s Murder ...By Cara Close to the time that Angie Zapata was murdered last July, I wrote a post about the clear signs that the defense was going to use the wildly bigoted “trans panic” defense — in which someone is supposedly and “understandably” so enraged ...The Curvature - http://thecurvature.com/


Gay News Blog: KATHY GRIFFIN, BISHOP GENE ROBINSON, MILK ...By Tom Jackson Finally, Univision news program Aquí y Ahora received the award for Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine for its story about the murder of transgender teenager Angie Zapata. Monica Zapata, Angie's sister, accepted the award with ...Gay News Blog - http://gay_blog.blogspot.com/


Education & Law Blog » Blog Archive » Hate Crimes & Murder in Los ...Allen Andrade, 32, is currently facing life in prison after bludgeoning to deaththe transgendered Angie Zapata. Zapata was born a male and still legally named Justin when she met Andrade online in 2008. After several days of online ...Education & Law Blog - http://www.casaperferie.com/


Of Many Worlds: RageBy LeTania Kirkland Last July Angie Zapata, who was born Justin Zapata, was found battered to death in her apartment. Allen ray Andrade has been charged with Angie's slaying; allegedly having beaten her to death after discovering that Angie was a man. ...Of Many Worlds - http://ofmanyworlds.blogspot.com/


A Liberal's Hit List: Colorado Transgender Woman's Slaying Tried ...By bretcarbone Allen Ray Andrade listens during opening arguments at his trial in Greeley, Colo., for the slaying of Angie Zapata. He could face life in prison for murder; the hate-crime charge carries just three years, but activists say it sends an ...A Liberal's Hit List - http://aliberals-hitlist.blogspot.com/


Speaking out through silence - NewsIt's also showing respect and remembrance for the people who've lost their lives, like Matthew Shepard and Angie Zapata." To commemorate this year's National Day of Silence, the GLBTA office posted display boards in the University ...UNC Mirror - http://www.uncmirror.com/home/


the time of my life: Angie Zapata, GLAAD Gets Hopeful, Bishop ...By Brian A follow up to an earlier post from Sunday: family and friends have created a web page in honor of Angie Zapata, the murdered transsexual woman from Greeley, Colorado, available at AngieZapta.com. The site has a biography of Angie, ...the time of my life - http://aguynamedbrian.blogspot.com/


Stars honored at the GLAAD awards! Accidental SexinessBy Rosy ... TV Journalism – Newsmagazine: “A juzgar por las apariencias” y “En otro cuerpo” Aquí y Ahora (Univision) [Accepted by: Univision producer Belissa Morillo and Monica Zapata, sister of murdered transgender teenager Angie Zapata] ...Accidental Sexiness - http://www.accidentalsexiness.com/

Recipients of 20th Annual GLAAD Media AwardsBy AceShowbiz.com Other winners including the Spanish TV documentary about Angie Zapata, who was beaten to death in July after her sexual partner learned she was transgender, are listed below: Stephen F. Kolzak Award: The Rt. Rev. ...Aceshowbiz.com - Entertainment News - http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/


TFS Magnum: Is Deception is Grounds for Murder?By Zendo Deb Did Angie Zapata make some bad decisions? Maybe. Who hasn't. Is that a capital offense now? Everyone who is saying "she asked for it," by lying - and those people are out there - sound like generations of idiots who blamed women for ...TFS Magnum - http://wheelgun.blogspot.com/


Stars honored at the GLAAD awards! GossipMooBy Sebastin ... miss of murdered transgender teenager Angie Zapata] Amongst the stars in attending were Ellen Degeneres, Portia DeRossi, Greg Grunberg, Andrea Bowen, Dana Delany, Brenda Strong, Jane Lynch, king Furnish, Rex Lee, Dustin Lance Black, ...GossipMoo - http://www.gossipmoo.com/

Pam's House Blend:: As Expected, Personal Comments About My ...By Autumn Sandeen Autumn Sandeen's Lighting A Candle For Angie Zapata Facebook Image You say you out yourself often, which isn't that hard i'm sure since you do not really look like a woman, you still look very much like a man trying to be a woman. ...Pam's House Blend - Front Page - http://www.pamshouseblend.com/

TransGriot: What Tami Said Podcast Appearance TodayBy Monica Roberts ... Ann Gray from the LGBT Center of Colorado about the ongoing trial of Allen Andrade, the accused killer of Angie Zapata. You can call us at (347) 326-9452 or join our chat room this weekend to ask questions of our guests or comment. ...TransGriot - http://transgriot.blogspot.com/

HRC Equally SpeakingThe trial of Allen Andrade, who was arrested for the murder of a transgender woman in Colorado, began this week. The process of jury selection was completed yesterday, and the lawyers have presented their opening statements. ...HRC Latest News - http://www.hrc.org/


Tr u t h o u t Colorado Transgender Woman's Slaying Tried as ...Saying the Angie Zapata case underscores the dangers that transgender people face, activists recently launched a statewide ad campaign featuring the crime and promoting a federal hate-crimes law. "We wanted to start a conversation," ...Truthout - All Articles - http://www.truthout.org/articles/feed

Photos explore the different beliefs of Triangle residents ...By contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners... Are Trans People Like Angie And Me Deceptive? Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:22:30 -0700. Sharon Dunn of the Greeley Tribune began her Saturday piece Angie Zapata's friends, family take the stand this way: The first . ...30Threads.com: Highlighting the... - http://www.30threads.com/


planetransgender: GoodBy to Hate : Angie's Zapata's LegacyBy Kelli Anne Busey "The accused, six-time convicted felon Allen Andrade, isn’t denying he’s the killer. He says that it wasn’t a premeditated murder as charged by the state; rather that Zapata’s deceit threw him into an uncontrollable rage. ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/

Who’s your queer Quaker daddy? « Peterson Toscano’s A MusingBy p2son ... Vermont where the last snow in the driveway is sure to leave finally today! Love, John. Autumn Sandeen is in Colorado covering the Angie Zapata murder trial and has begun to write about the trial and some thoughts it raises for her. ...Peterson Toscano's A Musing - http://petersontoscano.wordpress.com/

Feminist ReaderFeministing - New York,NY,USABird of Paradox has coverage of the Angie Zapata murder trial. (As well as a catalog of previous posts on Zapata.) Listen to the What Tami Said podcast, ...


GLBTQ: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)By Tom@2015Place.com (Tom) But then, those watching the murder trial of Allen Andrade started muttering under their breaths. Witnesses on the stand continued to correct the attorneys questioning them. Family members and friends echoed repeatedly, "my sister," ...GLBTQ - http://glbtq.blogspot.com/


planetransgender: What Does "Justice For Angie" Mean?By Kelli Anne Busey Cross posted from Pam's House Blend in our effort to make public the trial of Allen Ray Andrade for the Murder of Angie Zapata. Posted by Kelli Anne Busey at 4:43 AM Labels: Allen Andrade murder trial, Angie Zapata ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/

FOXNews.com - Defense Claims Transgender Murder Was a Result of ...Apr 17, 2009 ... Defense Claims Transgender Murder Was a Result of Deception, A man accused of killing an 18-year-old transgender woman knew she was ...

Sites on the Web » Pam's House Blend:: What Does "Justice ...By Autumn Sandeen Filed under: 1 —— Autumn Sandeen @ 3:08 am. And, my source for the possible sentences is Beth Karas (Facebook fan page is here) of TruTV In Session, formerly known as CourtTV. Beth and I had coffee this morning at Café Woody's. ...Social Sites on the Web - http://social.webambrosia.com/

planetransgender: Are Trans People Like Angie And Me Deceptive?By Kelli Anne Busey planetransgender. A place for everyone. No exclusions. Sunday, April 19, 2009. Are Trans People Like Angie And Me Deceptive? Are Trans People Like Angie And Me Deceptive? by: Autumn Sandeen Sun Apr 19, 2009 at 04:22:30 AM EDT Reposted ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/

Pam's House Blend:: Are Trans People Like Angie And Me Deceptive?By Autumn Sandeen Autumn Sandeen :: Are Trans People Like Angie And Me Deceptive? Frankly though, I'm a lot like Angie. While I have changed my male name legally to Autumn back in 2003, I, like Angie, am a pre-operative transsexual. ...Pam's House Blend - Front Page - http://www.pamshouseblend.com/

Lez Wrap It Up: Dr. Laura, Cambodia, Oprah, and GLAAD Lez Get RealBy ~Julie Phineas~ Trial begins in slaying of transgender woman. Opening statements began Thursday in the trial of Allen Andrade, accused of murdering Justin “Angie” Zapata. Andrade also has been charged with a bias-motivated crime. ...Lez Get Real - http://lezgetreal.com/

TransGriot: Andrade Trial-Opening ImpressionsBy Monica Roberts Autumn Sandeen of Pam's House Blend is in Greeley for the trial and will be covering it from a transgender perspective that is sorely needed. I was watching Banfield & Ford: Courtside coverage of the trial Friday. ...TransGriot - http://transgriot.blogspot.com/

Divatology » Blog Archive » Angie Zapata.By Diva Ostensibly, this was to defend her accused killer, Allen Andrade, but it is actually the best way to demean the victim and make it sound like her death was her own fault. The crime itself has made me sick, but the behavior of these ...Divatology - http://www.divatology.com/deeper/

HEADLINES: Obama Picks Los Angeles Lesbian for Dept. of Housing ...By David Hauslaib MURDER Opening statements in the murder trial of 18-year-old Angie Zapata, killed last summer. Prosecution: "This was not a snap decision. The defendant knew for 36 hours that Angie was biologically male." [CBS Denver] ...Queerty - http://www.queerty.com/


planetransgender: Queer Subversion An Emotional Outburst Live court blog: Transgender murder trial - Court reporter Sharon Dunn blogs live from the courtroom for the second day of Allen Andrade's murder trial. 3 hours ago. TransGriot · Real Texans Aren't Nekulturny - As you longtime ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/


Angie Zapata's friends, family take the stand Greeley TribuneBy Sharon Dunn The first few times, it almost seemed like the public defenders were misspeaking.But then, those watching the murder trial of Allen Andrade started (read more)greeleytribune.com All Categories - http://www.greeleytribune.com/

Andrade Exposed as Coward, Driven to Kill Out of Fear (Michael ...By Michael Andrade is charged with killing Angie Zapata, a transgender Greeley woman, upon learning he had had received oral sex from someone born male. Andrade obviously felt victimized, humiliated and had to get even, had to save face. ...Neighbors blogs » Mountains - http://neighbors.denverpost.com/blog.php

Emerging Christian - My story of evolving faith - Peter J. Walker ...By Peter And may we remember the brutal death of Angie Zapata, and of Matthew Shephard, and of all sorts of folks looking to love and be loved, whose very existence brings out the very worst in an angry, fearful mob that speckles our world. ...Emerging Christian - My story... - http://www.emergingchristian.com/

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Docudharma:: Friday Philosophy: They are murdering her yet againBy Robyn The defense is claiming that Allen Andrade, a Colorado Sureno gang member (which the jury will not be told about), was so frightened by Angie still having a penis, which he never saw, that he first spent 36 hours with her and then ...Docudharma - Front Page - http://www.docudharma.com/


ToTheCenter - News: Hate Crimes Statue for Transgender Coloradans ...Transgender rights activists are closely paying attention to the Colorado murder trial of Allen Andrade this week as the state’s hate crimes statute for transgender Coloradans is tested. Andrade stands accused of bludgeoning Angie ...ToTheCenter - News - http://www.tothecenter.com/


Live court blog: Transgender murder trial Greeley TribuneBy Staff reports Court reporter Sharon Dunn blogs live from the courtroom for the second day of Allen Andrade's murder trial. The jury was selected Thursday, the tri (read more)greeleytribune.com All Categories - http://www.greeleytribune.com/

Media contains too Many Opinions vs Facts! Pirates! Man Your Women!By Tina The murder of transgender woman Justin “Angie” Zapata, 18, was startling for its violence and hate-crime bias. Trial begins today; the jury has been seated and opening arguments are expected this afternoon. ...Pirates! Man Your Women! - http://pirate-king.com/


Why We Need A Strong, Gender Identity Inclusive Federal Hate ...By Ian Thompson, ACLU While necessitated by horrible events like the murder of Angie Zapata, having the federal government add gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability to the existing hate crimes statute would send a very powerful message ...LibertyVoice - http://www.libertyvoice.net/

Ludo and The Lion: But What It Hate?By The Lion Allen Andrade killed Angie Zapata. Of that, he does not disagree. But when prosecutors charged him with first degree murder, their opinions differed. Andrade claims he murdered Angie Zapata in a fit of rage, while prosecutors claim he ...Ludo and The Lion - http://www.ludoandthelion.com/


Transgender murder trial: Hate crime charge may be a first - In ...By carolynpurcell GREELEY, Colorado–The murder trial of Allen Andrade, underway in Greeley, Colorado, is being watched closely across the country. Andrade is accused of bludgeoning to death Angie Zapata, a transgender female, last July. art.zapata.jpg ...In Session: - http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/

The Angie Zapata Murder Trial Begins : glaadBLOG.orgBy Adam @ GLAAD In Session was streaming opening statements on CNN.com - and joining Autumn Sandeen of Pam’s House Blend Tweeting from the courtroom was Sharon Dunn of The Greeley Tribune. The Denver Channel (ABC 7) and Westword live-blogged the ...glaadBLOG.org - http://glaadblog.org/


For Angie Zapata « punkpink is a bandits tipBy emmafurbird He alleged killer, Allen Andrade’s trial began on April 14, 2009. This trial marks the first time that Colorado’s gender identity-inclusive hate crimes statue has been applied in the investigation and prosecution of an anti-transgender ...punkpink is a bandits tip - http://emmafurbird.wordpress.com/

Officer testifies Zapata's head crushed The Denver Post Investigator Clay Buckingham described the blood splatter around thevictim's head and said Zapata's forehead appeared to be concaved andbashed in.Prosecutors also showed a 20-minute video of the crime scene andproduced autopsy photos of Zapata, but Judge Marcelo Kopcow ruled theywould only be seen by the jury. http://www.denverpost.com/commented/ci_12165910?source=commented-


Fannie's Room: A Day of Silence, Headlines, and "Truth"By Fannie But prosecutors say when Allen Andrade found out, he beat her to death with a fire extinguisher....Andrade allegedly told his girlfriend that he 'snapped' and that 'gay things need to die'" ...Fannie's Room - http://fanniesroom.blogspot.com/


Tragedy. -Z- « Pinky LinksBy -Z- Colorado is prosecuting Allen Andrade under a hate-crime statute for the murder of Angie Zapata (pictured above). Ms. Zapata, a transgendered individual, was brutally murdered with a fire hose by Andrade when he found out that she was ...Pinky Links - http://thepinkylinks.wordpress.com/


CECRIPOL: Crime & Justice News: Justice Review Would Rival LBJ PanelBy CECRIPOL Allen Andrade, told Greeley, Co., police he attacked Angie Zapata on discovering that she was biologically a man, after the two met on the Internet and had a sexual encounter, the New York Times reports. In a chilling arrest affidavit, ...CECRIPOL - http://cecripol.blogspot.com/


qPDX » Blog Archive » Trial set to begin in the murder or ...By alleyhector The striking transwoman, Angela Zapata, was only 18 years old when Allen Andrade bludgeoned her to death with a fire extinguisher. The bias-motivated nature of this horrific crime could add 3 years to Andrade’s sentance when his trial ...qPDX - http://qpdx.com/


DeMediacratic Nation: Hate Murder vs Good Old MurderBy aka Blandly Urbane Labels: Allen Andrade, Angie Zapata, Transgender Murder. Hate Murder vs Good Old Murder. 2009-04-17T10:42:00-07:00. a.k.a. Blandly Urbane. Allen AndradeAngie ZapataTransgender Murder. Older Post Home. Subscribe to: Comment Feed (RSS) ...DeMediacratic Nation - http://demediacraticnation.blogspot.com/


Denver - The Latest Word - Live blog: The Angie Zapata trial, April 17By Michael Roberts Editor's note: Melanie Asmar is live blogging the Greeley trial of Allen Andrade, the man charged with murdering Angie Zapata, a transgender teen. Look for updates here -- and click this link to catch up on Asmar's coverage of the ...The Latest Word - http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/


Pamela's Blog: Angie ZapataBy Pamela Jones The trial for the accused murderer of Angie Zapata began Tuesday April 14th. Court TV is covering the proceedings. Family and supporters have begun a personal website. Visit it here. They have played the audio of phone calls the accused ...Pamela's Blog - http://pamela1nc.blogspot.com/


planetransgender: The Bombshell Dropped In Prosecutor's Opening ...By Kelli Anne Busey Today, 8:00AM to 5:00PM-ish MDT, I was in the Weld County, Colorado courtroom where the Angie Zapata Murder. The prosecution dropped a bombshell in the afternoon's opening statements: The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/


That Minority Thing » Blog Archive » Trial begins in slaying of ...By Sylvia She was an 18-year-old transgender woman. He was a 32-year-old rough-and-tumble gang member. It ended in homicide. Opening statments behgan Thursday in the trial of Allen Andrade, accused of murdering Justin "Angie" Zapata, . ...That Minority Thing - http://www.thatminoritything.com/
Defense: Colo. slaying because of deception - Democratic UndergroundBut a prosecutor contended Allen Andrade knew Angie Zapata’s secret for at least 36 hours before the slaying - and killed her not in a sudden rage but because he disliked gays and transgenders. Andrade, 32, would face a mandatory life ...Democratic Underground Latest... - http://www.democraticunderground.com/


Pam's House Blend:: Q of the day: Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder ...By Autumn Sandeen by: Autumn Sandeen. Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 09:06:16 AM EDT. When selection for the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial jury and alternatives was finally whittled down, there were 14 jurors selected. As Colorado chooses their juries, ...Pam's House Blend - Front Page - http://www.pamshouseblend.com/


planetransgender: NCTE'S Mara Keisling Interviewed by Autumn SandeenBy Kelli Anne Busey New media reporter and commentator Autumn Sandeen, (for National Center for Transgender Equality. The interview took place at the 4th Annual California Transgender more...Leadership Summit, held at the University of California, ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/

Homophobia is Killing Our YouthHuffington Post - New York,NY,USALast summer a transgendered teenager, Angie Zapata, was brutally murdered in Greeley, Colorado. Last February Eric Mohat, a 17-year old student from Ohio, ...

The Cracked Crystal Ball II: Blame The Victim: Angie Zapata EditionBy MgS But an attorney for Allen Andrade said the case is about the woman's deception and Andrade's reaction to that deception, not whether Angie Zapata's lifestyle was right or wrong. "This girl that he had just spent the last day with, ...The Cracked Crystal Ball II - http://crystalgaze2.blogspot.com/

Obama Releases Bush Torture Memos, Assures No Prosecutions for CIA ...Democracy Now - New York,NY,USAAllen Andrade is accused of murdering eighteen-year old Justin “Angie” Zapata after arranging a meeting online. The case has boosted calls for the inclusion ...

Pam's House Blend:: The Bombshell Dropped In Prosecutor's Opening ...By Autumn Sandeen by: Autumn Sandeen. Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 02:06:49 AM EDT. Today, 8:00AM to 5:00PM-ish MDT,

Getting to the Roots of Hate CrimeHuffington Post - New York,NY,USAI read this heart-breaking story right after listening to the latest update on the trial of the alleged killer of Angie Zapata, a young Colorado woman ...I was in the Weld County, Colorado courtroom where the Angie Zapata Murder. The prosecution dropped a bombshell in the afternoon's opening ...Pam's House Blend - Front Page - http://www.pamshouseblend.com/

planetransgender: Abigail from Arizona 'Andrade's Goose is Cooked ...By Kelli Anne Busey What I found most profound about our meeting is that we may have never met if it were not the for this horrendous act of hatred and our shared passion for justice and wonderment of the beauty of Angie Zapata's life. ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/


planetransgender: Allen Andrade Murder Trial BeginsBy Kelli Anne Busey Alex Hannum Reports: After two days of jury selection, the prosecution and defense finally got the chance to present their opening statements in the murder trial of Allen Andrade. Andrade is accused killing transgender female Angie ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/


Trial begins in slaying of transgender woman 4VF News - Daily ...By admin Jury selection was completed Thursday in the trial of Allen Andrade for the murder of Justin “Angie” Zapata, and opening statements were scheduled later in the day. Andrade has been charged with murder plus a bias-motivated crime. ...4VF News - Daily News Channel - http://www.4vf.net/


OneRiot.com - Trial for Transgender Murder StartsA murder trial began today, one day before the LGBT memorial Day of Silence, for the brutal murder of Justin "Angie" Zapata. The accused is Allen Andrade who is said to have murdered Angie after di...OneRiot Hot Topics - http://www.oneriot.com/


Defense Colo. transgender slaying about deception 247dailypress.comBy admin p pBut a prosecutor contended Allen Andrade knew Angie Zapata’s secret for at least 36 hours before the slaying — and killed her not in a sudden rage but because he disliked gays and transgenders./p pAndrade, 32, would face a mandatory ...247dailypress.com - http://www.247dailypress.com/


Justin Angie Zapata transgenderBy Taylor Justin aka transgendered, Angie Zapata, murder's trial begins today. Angie was murdered by 32-year-old Allen Andrade. Angie and Allen first met on a social networking site. According to the Examiner, Angie and Allen had intercourse many ...Celeb News - http://www.videobloggingtips.com/


Up channels: Justin (Angie) Zapata - Allen Andrade is accused of ...By bob Find, watch video, and make friends. Guided search for informed chats.Up channels - http://u.tearn.com/


» Trial begins in slaying of transgender woman Greenwich Diva ...By Claudette Rothman Opening statements began Thursday in the trial of Allen Andrade, accused of murdering Justin “Angie” Zapata, . Andrade also has been charged with a bias-motivated crime. Zapata was 18 years old in the summer of 2008 when prosecutors say ...Greenwich Diva - http://theoriginalgreenwichdiva.com/


Daily Deb: Big GAY blog...By Deb See, Angie Zapata and Allen Andrade had gone out before. Angie performed oral sex on Allen. Allen liked Angie and was attracted to Angie, the person, Angie the soul. All of that happened independent of any outside body parts. ...Daily Deb - http://debracote.blogspot.com/ Blog and News accounts, updated often daily, of Angie Zapata

Nothing is Certain but Death and Taxes...Around the Web 4/16/09National Sexuality Resource Center - San Francisco,CA,USAOf course, in speaking about violence this week we must remember Angie Zapata. Racewire and Pam’s Houseblend are doing an excellent job covering the trial ...

Quick Hit: Angie Zapata's Family and Friends Finally Getting ...By Courtney Ann wrote about Angie Zapata, who was brutally murdered in Greeley, Colorado last July, as part of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, so I wanted to make sure the community knew that her alleged murderer, 32-year-old, Allen Andrade is ...Feministing - http://www.feministing.com/


Denver - The Latest Word - Live blog: The Angie Zapata trial, April 16By Melanie Asmar 2:05 p.m.: The trial of Allen Andrade, who is accused of killing transgender Greeley teen Angie Zapata, has begun. The fourteen jurors are seated. Most are white and several appear older. Judge Marcelo Kopcow is explaining to the jurors ...The Latest Word - http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/

Polis writes on Angie Zapata case : PinkNews.co.ukBy admin Recent Posts. Polis writes on Angie Zapata case · Washington state passes DP rights · Right wing group has financial woes · Marriage bill in NH may be trapped · VIDEO: Bloomberg on marriage equality ...PinkNews.co.uk - http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/


Justice For Angie Zapata is Sought in Court : American Dream NewsBy admin A murder trial is set to begin today over the brutal killing of transgender woman Justin “Angie” Zapata who aged just 18 years. The shocking murder rustled and rattled many including family and friends as well as fellow Americans. ...American Dream News - http://www.fulfillyouramericandream.com/


Angie Zapata’s Murderer is About to Cook His Own Goose, and It ...By Abby On July 17, 2008, Angie Zapata, a happy and beautiful transgender woman who was only 18 and living on her own for the first time, was brutally murdered in Greeley, Colorado by Allen Andrade because she was trans. Her murderer, of course ...Living My Life - http://arizonaabby.wordpress.com/


» Defense Claims Rage Was the Motivation in the Murder of Angie ...Allen Andrade will testify that he was so angered when he discovered that Angie Zapata was physically a man that he flew into an uncontrollable rage, killing Zapata, according to The Greeley Tribune, which reports that the question in ...5280 Magazine - http://www.5280.com/blog/


2015Place.com: GayTalk - DOMA, Angie Zapata, Matt McCoy and moreBy Tom@2015Place.com (Tom) GayTalk - DOMA, Angie Zapata, Matt McCoy and more. 4/15/2009 - 9:00 AM PST DAILY - GayTalk at 9 AM (PST) every day. Live text chat, talk radio, photos and video; all with a LGBTQIA slant! Attend our live multimedia show at 9 AM PST ...2015Place.com - http://www.2015place.com/


.collection of things *not to forget*: Trial Begins In Slaying Of ...By krystle Jury selection was completed Thursday in the trial of Allen Andrade for the murder of Justin "Angie" Zapata, and opening statements were scheduled later in the day. Andrade has been charged with murder plus a bias-motivated crime. ....collection of things *not to forget* - http://krystle-ann.blogspot.com/


The Progressive Puppy: Sugar's Rainbow - The Good, the GLAAD, and ...By Max P. Jury selection has begun in the Colorado murder trial of Allen Andrade, 32, who confessed to the killing of 17-year-old Angie Zapata, a transgender woman. Court officials admit that seating a jury could prove difficult because of local ...The Progressive Puppy - http://www.progressivepuppy.com/the_progressive_puppy/


Making Changes: Categories : The CurvatureBy Cara A conversation with Voz, which occurred after she commented about my failure to use the “violence against women and girls” tag on my most recent post about Angie Zapata, spurned the action. She noted to me that failing to have a trans ...The Curvature - http://thecurvature.com/


Arguments To Begin In Transgender Slaying Trial / Colorado Springs ...Thirty-two-year-old Allen Andrade is charged with first-degree murder and a bias-motivated crime in the death of 18-year-old Angie Zapata. Weld County District attorney's spokeswoman Jennifer Finch says opening arguments could begin as ...KKTV - HomePage - Headlines - http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines

Justin Angie Angela Zapata Trial LA LATE - Los Angeles,CA,USAHere is a picture of Justin Zapata, transgender Angela or Angie Zapata. Mocospace’s Allen Ray Andrade trial for murder begins today charged with the killing ...

The Latin Americanist: Daily Headlines: April 16, 2009By Erwin C. Image- ABC News (“Allen Ray Andrade, 32, is accused of killing Angie Zapata, who was born Justin Zapata but lived as a young woman.”) Online Sources- The Latin Americanist, 9NEWS.com, UPI, Reuters, LAHT. Posted by Erwin C. at 8:30 AM ...The Latin Americanist - http://ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com/


End Hate: Light a Candle for Angie Zapata « Women’s Health NewsBy Rachel The website above has sections of information about Angie Zapata, what it means to be transgender, Colorado’s hate crimes law, and the Matthew Shepard Act. The murder trial began yesterday, and the site notes that “The trial marks the ...Women's Health News - http://womenshealthnews.wordpress.com/


Voices from the Angie Zapata Family Vigil Ms Chor Lor.comBy Ms Chor Lor People interviewed on why they attended. read more HERE.Ms Chor Lor.com - http://mschorlor.com/


Wash Park Prophet: Heat of Passion Case In Zapata TrialBy Andrew Oh-Willeke The defendant in the Angie Zapata murder trial appears likely to argue (based on comments during jury selection) that he did kill Zapata but only did so in the heat of passion, rather than intentionally and deliberately. ...Wash Park Prophet - http://washparkprophet.blogspot.com/

As of Wensday April 15, 2009


Angie Zapata honored with stories, smiles, tears Greeley TribuneBy Jakob Rodgers The wind rustled Tuesday night as Steve Brown, former pastor of Family of Christ Presbyterian Church, spoke in front of the roughly 60 people gather (read more)greeleytribune.com Ag & Business - http://www.greeleytribune.com/


Support The Matthew Shepard Act: Sign The Care2 PetitionBy Past Member Beaten to death for simply being a transgender woman, a reality Colorado is coming to sobering terms with as the murder trial of 18 year old Angie Zapata got underway in Denver yesterday, highlighting the need for the Matthew Shepard ...Causes blog posts by Steve Williams - http://www.care2.com/causes/


flip flopping joy » Blog Archive » Support Justice for Angie ZapataBy bfp If you recall, I blogged about Angie Zapata back on my old blog when her murder happened. She was a trans woman of color living in Colorado who was brutally murdered by a man claiming the “panic defense” (i.e. I thought she was a woman ...flip flopping joy - http://flipfloppingjoy.com/


Light a Candle for Angie Zapata RaceWireBy Julianne Hing The murder trial for Angie Zapata began today. Zapata was just 17 when she was brutally murdered in her Greeley, Colorado apartment last summer after her suspected killer, Allen Andrade, spent the night and found out she was transgender ...RaceWire - http://www.racewire.org/


ProgressNow Colorado Jen Caltrider's Blog: Angie Zapata murder ...By Jen Caltrider Allen Andrade goes on trial in Greeley today for the murder of Angie Zapata. Angie, an 18-year old transgender, was brutally murdered last year because of anti-transgender bias. Here are some resources to keep up with the trial and all ...All Network Posts - http://www.progressnowcolorado.org/page/community/members


Action Tool Kit for an Inclusive ENDA « Some notes on LivingBy proudprogressive (esp. if one knows the full details of what happened to Angie Zapata) Justice for Angie , Justice for every victim of Hate Crimes. The murderer referred to her as “it” , went back to bash her in the head with a fire extinguisher TWICE ...Some notes on Living - http://somenotesonliving.wordpress.com/


True Blue Texan: Trans TuesdayBy True Blue Texan One is the beginning of the Angie Zapata murder trial in Colorado and the other is the story of Sarah Vestal and her treatment by a national Car Rental employee in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both stories highlight the dangers faced by the ...True Blue Texan - http://truebluetexan.blogspot.com/


Fourth Wave: Hate and Murder on TrialBy noreply@blogger.com (AD Miller) According to the prosecuting attorney, when Andrade discovered that Angie Zapata was "biologically male," he responded with a hate-filled attack on the transgender woman. According to the defense attorneys, when Andrade discovered that ...Fourth Wave - http://www.fourthwavefeminism.com/


Angela Zapata Murder Trial Begins Today GuanabeeBy Cindy Casares Blabbeando · Blogamole · Buzzfeed · Dlisted · Drunken Stepfather · Feministing · Gawker · KB Hates Mexicans · Latin Gossip · Latina Mag · Made in Brazil · Papel Pop · Crime, Allen Ray Andrade, Angela Zapata, Angie Zapata, Transgenders ...Guanabee - http://guanabee.com/


HRC Equally SpeakingThe trial of a man accused of the brutal slaying of Angie Zapata, an 18-year-old transgender woman from Greeley, Colorado, begins today. Allen Andrade allegedly beat Angie with a fire extinguisher after finding out she was biologically ...HRC Latest News - http://www.hrc.org/


http://www.towleroad.com/2009/04/hundreds-turn-out-for-funeral-of-massachusetts-student-carl-walker-hoover-who-last-week-we-reported-committed-suicide-after.htmlBy Andy Trial in Angie Zapata killing set to begin in Colorado. road Washington state House passes transgender hate crimes bill. road Hundreds turn out for funeral of Massachusetts student Carl Walker-Hoover, who last week we reported committed ...-Towleroad News- [#gay] - http://www.towleroad.com/


The DonnaBlog » Blog Archive » Tuesday Truckin’By Donna Rose The Angie Zapata murder trial starts today and is expected to last two weeks. As I’ve mentioned here before I joined Facebook several months ago and visit it a couple of times a day. I refuse to allow it to take up more time than that. ...The DonnaBlog - http://donnarose.com/MyBlog/

Contextual Criticism: Italian Prime Minister emulates G. W. BushBy Jacob Some White House "Controversies" (Read: "Fluff") - We're coming into some pretty serious stuff over the next few weeks, starting with our own Autumn Sandeen's coverage of the Angie Zapata hate crime murde... ParisDailyPhoto ...Contextual Criticism - http://mythandhope.blogspot.com/


Feministe » On Cis Supremacy, Feminism and FeministeBy Cara More or less what The Opoponax @33 said re: not commenting on trans posts; somewhere in the post here Cara said something about the birth control derailing having more comments than the post about Angie Zapata. I did not comment on ...Feministe - http://www.feministe.us/blog/


Queers United: Justice for Angie ZapataBy noreply@blogger.com (Queers United) The LGBT activist hub with action alerts for the Queer community.Queers United - http://queersunited.blogspot.com/


Light a Candle for Angie Campaign « Like a WhisperBy prof susurro For those who do not know, 18 year old Angie Zapata was murdered in a transphobic hate crime in Colorado this past summer. Her suspected murderer, Allen Andrade, went on trial today in the first case in the nation to apply hate crimes ...Like a Whisper - http://likeawhisper.wordpress.com/


Blue Hampshire: Politics ::: San Francisco Agenda! ROFL!!1 ...By Dean Barker Angie Zapata was raised in Fort Lupton, Colorado, the second youngest of six children. Early in life, Angie's family knew that she was transgender, but it wasn't until around age 16 that she began living her life full-time as Angie. ...Blue Hampshire - http://www.bluehampshire.com/


Trial set to begin in slaying of transgender woman (AP)AP - Angie Zapata was a tall woman with striking black hair and eyes who would attract the attention of men, even those who.News - http://newshourly.net/us/


The Lady Finger: Colorado transgender murder on trialBy The Lady Finger Today is the first day in the high-profile murder trial of Allen Andrade, the Thorton, Colorado man who bludgeoned and killed an 18-year-old transgender woman named Angie Zapata (shown above) in her Greeley apartment last year. ...The Lady Finger - http://www.theladyfinger.com/


Jezebel - Is Popeye's Ad Racist? • Banned Books Week Founder ...By Intern Katy Currently Baghdad offers no protection to victims of trafficking. • Allen Andrade, 32, is scheduled to go on trail today for the murder of Angie Zapata, a transgender woman. Andrade is believed to be the first person tried for a hate ...Jezebel Comments - http://jezebel.com/


Jurors descend on downtown for 2 murder trials Greeley TribuneBy Sharon Dunn The first trial is that of Allen Andrade, 32, of Thornton, who is accused of killing 18-year-old Angie Zapata last summer after finding out she was a transgender. Zapata was born with male parts but lived life as a woman. ...greeleytribune.com All Categories - http://www.greeleytribune.com/


Gay Rights - Change.org: The Murder of Angie ZapataBy Michael A. Jones There's a historic trial underway in Colorado right now, for the murder of Angie Zapata, an 18-year-old transgender woman living in Greeley. In July 2008, Angie was found dead in her apartment, b...Change.org's Gay Rights Blog - http://gayrights.change.org/


Man goes on trial over murder of trans woman - from Pink News ...By Jessica Geen Prosecutors say Allen Andrade, 32, beat 18-year-old Angie Zapata to death last July with a fire extinguisher when he found out about her past. The pair had met on a dating website and spent the night together. ...PinkNews.co.uk - http://www.pinknews.co.uk/


UNC protest ends in pepper spray and shattered window - 30Threads ...By contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners... Voices From The Angie Zapata Family Vigil. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:15:00 -0700. I went to the Angie Zapata Family Vigil on Monday Night, and asked people why they chose to attend the . ...30Threads.com: Highlighting the... - http://www.30threads.com/


Dateline: Greeley « The Fire Cat ClubBy the fire cat A nice, quiet article in the Greeley Tribune about Angie Zapata. Please note that after their initial confusion about the pronouns, the newspaper has apparently caught up with the official journalistic standards. ...The Fire Cat Club - http://firecatclub.wordpress.com/

planetransgender: Justicia racial para Zapata : Racial Justice For ...By Kelli Anne Busey planetransgender. A place for everyone. No exclusions. Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Justicia racial para Zapata : Racial Justice For Zapata. Inglés para el traductor de Google español miniaplicación a la derecha ...planetransgender - http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/

500 Potential Jurors For Transgender Slaying Trialcbs4denver.com - Denver,CO,USAWhen Autumn Sandeen heard about Zapata's murder, she said it was frightening for her personally. Sandeen is a transgender woman who works as a blogger. ...See all stories on this topic

Pam's House Blend:: Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial Yesterday ...By Autumn Sandeen by: Autumn Sandeen. Wed Apr 15, 2009 at 11:45:00 AM EDT. During the day, I'm microblogging/tweeting fact based statements about what's going on with the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder trial, and then also pointing people to what I'm ...Pam's House Blend - Front Page - http://www.pamshouseblend.com/

GLAAD Reports from the Angie Zapata Murder Trial : glaadBLOG.orgBy Adam @ GLAAD Denver Post and Greeley Tribune reporters were also at the court house, while Pam’s House Blend contributor Autumn Sandeen will be live blogging and using Twitter throughout the trial. The first day of the trial consisted of jury ...glaadBLOG.org - http://glaadblog.org/ Blogs Alert for: "Angie Zapata"


Denver - The Latest Word - Jury selection underway in Angie Zapata ...By Melanie Asmar Jury selection is underway in the trial of the man accused of killing Angie Zapata, a transgender teenager. Allen Andrade, 32, is accused of beating Zapata to death in her Greeley apartment after finding out that she was biologically ...The Latest Word - http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/


Angie Zapata’s killer on trial in Greeley, Colorado : Not In Our TownBy Kelly Whalen As the case of Angie Zapata, the transgender murder victim of Greeley, Colorado, goes to trial this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the story of Gwen Araujo we featured in “Not In Our Town Northern California: When Hate Happens ...Not In Our Town - http://www.niot.org/


Towleroad Guide to the Tube #465 - Towleroad, More than gay news ...By Andy ANGIE ZAPATA: Autumn Sandeen of Pam's House Blend at the recent vigil for slain trans woman Angie Zapata. Jury selection in her killer's trial began this week. WOLFMAN: Need work and you're good at yelling at trains? ...-Towleroad News- [#gay] - http://www.towleroad.com/


Did you get a speeding ticket? You’re not alone - 30Threads.com ...By Ginny Skalski Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial Yesterday, Today... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:45:00 -0700. During the day, I'm microblogging/tweeting fact based statements about what's going on with the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder trial, . ...30Threads.com: Highlighting the... - http://www.30threads.com/


MatSu LGBT Community: Mourning, The Day of Silence, and Hate ...By Brianne. ("Your Highness" is optional) Most of you have heard about Angie Zapata's murder, or read about the trial here. The man whose hatred fueled the deed "struck Zapata twice in the head with the extinguisher and thought he had "killed it" before hitting her again as she ...MatSu LGBT Community - http://matsulgbt.blogspot.com/


PFLAG National Blog: A Message from Kim Pearson, TNET PresidentBy PFLAG The Angie Zapata trial is underway in Colorado, and may be more important than most people are thinking. This is the first time in recent history that the murder of a transgender person (a youth, no less) is being tried as a hate crime, ...PFLAG National Blog - http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/


we wear red every day cripchick's weblogBy cripchick angie zapata, duanna johnson, teish cannon are only a few this year sheer numbers make it impossible for me to have poems for everyone. but everyone deserves respect, life, and their name spoken so i try slain 5 miles from my house, ...cripchick's weblog - http://blog.cripchick.com/

Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial Yesterday, Today...

Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial Yesterday, Today... (+)
by: Autumn Sandeen
Wed Apr 15, 2009 at 11:45:00 AM EDT
During the day, I'm microblogging/tweeting fact based statements about what's going on with the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder trial, and then also pointing people to what I'm writing at Pam's House Blend. Jen from ProgressNow Colorado has been adding helpful announcements (such as the one for the Angie Zapata Family Vigil) and links to other mainstream media articles on the subject.
So yesterday, it was all out-of-the-public view jury selection process. At least half of the day today will be the same.
This afternoon (at earliest), it's expected that mini opening statements will be given to potential jurors, and I should be able to be in the courtroom when the roughly 3-minute long synopsizes by both prosecutor and defense team.
At earliest, we expect opening statements to be given to the selected jurors Thursday morning.
So, this may also be a light day of news from the trial.
As the trial goes on, daytime will be for microblogging, and my evenings will be editing videos (if any), and doing that "new media reporting" -- which is reporting with a visible agenda.
My visible agendas will be 1.) reminding you, the reading public here at The Blend, that Angie Zapata was a young girl who went on a date -- no matter what happened during the date, she did not deserve to die a brutal, violent death. Angie, above all else, was a human being who didn't deserve this. And, 2.) Angie was a young, transgender woman, and the reason the admitted murderer gave in his affidavit for murdering her so brutally was because she was a transgender woman. This trial will have implications on national hate crime legislation coming up in Congress this year, so I'll be discussing why I believe hate federal crime legislation needs to be fully inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression in relationship to this case.
So, I'm off to breakfast, and then off to court.
Autumn Sandeen :: Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial Yesterday, Today...

Torture Is A Moral Issue-Call The White House Today


The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that the Obama White House might continue the Bush Administration policy of concealing key details about the CIA's use of torture. Please call President Obama immediately to tell him that he should not act to conceal our country's use of torture!

On Thursday, the Obama White House is expected to release a series of three 2005 legal memos that authorized the use of torture as an interrogation technique. These memos are crucial in order to understand exactly what torture techniques were used and how they were approved. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that these memos may be released in a redacted form - that parts of the memos may not be made public. This is unacceptable! Our nation's use of torture cannot remain hidden. The American people need to know exactly what was done, how it was approved, and how it can be prevented in the future. Please call President Obama TODAY at 202-456-1111, and tell his staff that you think that the legal memos authorizing the use of torture should be released in their full, unredacted form. Tell President Obama that you expect him to put an end to Bush Administration secrecy.

Thank you for your help,Sincerely,

Rev. Richard Killmer

Executive Director

Voices From The Angie Zapata Family Vigil

Cross posted with full permision from Pams 'House Blend'

by: Autumn Sandeen
Wed Apr 15, 2009 at 09:15:00 AM EDT

I went to the Angie Zapata Family Vigil on Monday Night, and asked people why they chose to attend the event. Below is the video where about a half a dozen folk answer the question.
The video begins with me worrying aloud about whether very many trans people and their allies were going to attend -- I worried for nothing, as at least fifty trans people, allies, and members of Angie Zapata's trial family (sorry, typo) attended. Then, in sort of a "second" intro to the video (shot in my hotel room) I introduce the concept of the video, explaing that I asked people at the vigil "What motivated you personally to attend this vigil?" The video is about seven-and-a-half minutes long.


Autumn Sandeen :: Voices From The Angie Zapata Family Vigil

Justicia racial para Zapata : Racial Justice For Zapata


Inglés para el traductor de Google español miniaplicación a la derecha

Violence is extreme against our gender and racially diverse community.

The disproportionate number of under reported, incorrectly or unreported crimes against transgender people of color is sickening. This sad fact is being brought to the forefront of national attention by Angie Zapata's violent death. This horrific event has unified the transgender community and allies in awareness and action.

I am a white Anglo Saxon transgender woman who until I transitioned was among the largest ethnic majority in America. I have a innate view of people that does not note ethenticity automatically. I was born with this blindness and can not attribute this blessing to an endeavour of my own. But as a result, until Monica Roberts and Ethan St. Pierre brought this to my attention I was blissfully oblivious to this incredible disparity. AS HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS WE MUST FOCUS our activism on the most vulnerable.

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Transgender News [Blog/News] [CO, USA] Light a Candle for Angie Zapata

Colorado Independent Coalition unfurls ‘End Hate’ campaign ahead of Angie Zapata murder trial


planetransgender planetransgender: Human Rights First : 2008 US Violent Hate Crimes against LGBT Increasing

Remember Our Dead

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Monica Roberts TransGriotBust A Cap In 'Em?

Ethan St. Pierre International Transgender Day Of Remembrance

4/14/09

Jury selection starts to for Zapata Murder Trial

Source Colorado Independent Jury selection starts Tuesday in trial of man charged with Zapata slaying

"The 300 Weld County residents who report for jury duty Tuesday won’t know at first whether they might wind up deciding the fate of a man accused of beating to death Angie Zapata, a 17-year-old transgender woman — first with his fists and then with a fire extinguisher — last summer in Greeley."


"Some of the prospective jurors will be sent to another courtroom — randomly, using a constantly changing process to ensure no one knows which crime they could judge, according to a court official — where a second murder trial is scheduled at the Weld County Courthouse. But most will be directed to the benches of District Court Judge Marcelo A. Kopcow, where a dozen will eventually sit for nine days to hear evidence and decide whether Allen Andrade committed first-degree murder and a hate crime."

Original full article Jury selection starts Tuesday in trial of man charged with Zapata slaying

4/13/09

TCU delays housing program for LGBT students



BREAKING NEWS: TCU delays housing program for LGBT students
Source 'Instant Tea' blog by Dallas Voice News Editor John Wright;

"Officials at Texas Christian University have postponed plans for a living-learning community geared toward LGBT students and their supporters."

"The two TCU students who proposed DiversityCity Q — Shelly Newkirk and Su Harz — said Monday they were disappointed with the decision. Harz said she thinks the administration caved to outside pressure, and she noted that DiversityCity Q was the only living-learning community that had generated any media attention."

"Newkirk said a demonstration is planned Friday at TCU to push for an LGBT resource center on campus. But she said the demonstration was planned prior to Monday’s decision, and she doesn’t want it to turn into a protest. The demonstration will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beginning at the Bass Building and ending at the Sadler Lawn."

Full story at Dallas Voice Blog INSTANT TEA

Tell Amazon to Stop Discriminating Against LGBT Books

Tell Amazon to Stop Discriminating Against LGBT Books

Targeting: Amazon Customer Service and Jeff Bezos (CEO, Amazon.com)
Started by: Ben Rattray
It was recently revealed that Amazon has been stripping the sales rank of gay and lesbian books, labeling them as "adult" content and removing them from search rankings. At the same time, books about heterosexual porn stars, Playboy centerfolds, and techniques on how to "cure" homosexuality remain ranked.Please tell Amazon this discrimination is unacceptable and must be stopped immediately, and that as a public company they should release a transparent set of guidelines on how books are classified on the site.
Petition Link


First Transgender Hate Crime Trial Opens in Zapata Murder Case

Source: Public News Service, CO, USA

Greeley - A landmark trial begins this week in Weld County, Colo. It is believed to be the first murder prosecution under hate-crime laws that involves a transgender victim. The case is last year's brutal killing of Angie Zapata, an 18-year-old transgender woman who was attacked in her Greeley apartment. The suspect in the case is charged with a number of crimes, including first-degree murder and a "bias-motivated" or hate crime. "

"Colorado was the first state in the nation to pass a hate-crime law, in 1988. Mindy Barton, legal director at the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, says it was amended in 2005 to include sexual orientation and gender identity."

"To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that these charges have been filed in an anti-transgender-specific case."

Public News Service - CO
April 2009
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Vigil for Angie Zapata April 14 2009


Vigil for Angie Zapata

Support Angie's family during this difficult time and raise awareness of hate crimes against transgender people

Tuesday, April 14 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
North side of Lincoln Park (Greeley, CO)
10th Ave. & 8th St.Greeley, CO 80631

RSVP @ Progressive Colorado

http://www.progressnowcolorado.org/page/event/detail/4jvjz

One Iowa's 'Virtual Rally for Common Concern!'


Virtual Rally for Common Concern!
Opponents of equality are at it again! Once again on Monday, extremists will protest the unanimous Iowa Supreme Court decision and push additional measures to undermine the Court’s historic decision! Monday’s protest follows a similar protest last Thursday that saw
opponents of equality disrupt the House Chambers with chants and political gamesmanship.
In response, One Iowa is calling on Iowans across the state to participate in a virtual rally asking our elected officials to continue work on issues of common concern to all Iowans. In the midst of a budget shortfall, job losses, and last year’s devastating floods, our elected officials should put aside divisive politics and continue to work for all Iowans!
Participate NOW in the Rally for Common Concern:
CALL AND EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATORS
Even if you’ve already done so, our legislators need to hear from you again! Call legislators today after 8 AM, by contacting the Iowa House switchboard at 515-281-3221 and the Iowa Senate switchboard at 515-281-3371. You can find your legislators here. Also email your legislators and tell them to put aside divisive politics and work on issues of common concern!
TAKE ACTION ONLINE!
Signatures will be delivered to House leadership later in the day.
Second, change your facebook, myspace, and twitter picture to One Iowa’s ‘blue dot’. Follow the link, save the photo and upload it as your profile picture for the day.Lastly, change your status to

“One Iowa Rally for Common Concern:

Avoid divisive politics and focus on what really matters! http://eqfed.org/ct/M12XkwM1MEzw/“ For twitter users please follow OneIowa and add the hashtag #OIRCC to your message.
DONATE TO THE FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOOD BANKSupporters are encouraged to donate canned food items to their local food pantry before or after work. In Des Moines, canned food items can be dropped off at Ritual Cafe on 1301 Locust St.
While many Iowans are struggling just to put food on the table, it’s time for our elected officials to drop divisive politics and focus on what really matters!

4/11/09

Dallas Catholic Leader To Lead Prayer Vigil for Soulforce Action

Press Release
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For immediate Distribution

Prayer and Vigil Supporting Soulforce Catholic Action 2009
Date/Time
Location

Dignity/Dallas
dignitydallas.org/
Jon Garinn, Co-Pastor
214-621-9530
garinns@sbcglobal.net
PO Box 190133
Dallas, Texas 75219


Soulforce
Katie Higgins
Director of Operations: Soulforce Q
Soulforce Q (Young Adult Activism):
2000 Grand Avenue, Unit 2, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Tel: 469-867-5725 Fax: 612-236-4696 Q@soulforce.org

Soulforce
kelli Busey
Dallas Soulforce email


Dignity/Dallas Catholic Ministers to Lead a prayer vigil and rosary in support of Soulforce's request for conversation with United Nations Vatican observer, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, in New York regarding the Vatican's opposition to a proposed U.N. declaration calling for an end to discrimination against homosexuals.

The Vigil and Rosary Prayer is a call for all Catholics to call on the Church to support fundamental human rights and opposes every form of “unjust discrimination” which includes “not just the death penalty, but all violent or discriminatory criminal laws against homosexuals,” as is the doctrine according to the Rev. Federico Lombardi, S.J., Vatican spokesman.

“This proposal is long overdue,” says the Rev. Jon Garinn, Dignity/Dallas co-pastor. “It calls for an end to the practice of criminalizing and punishing people for their sexual orientation, which is something the Vatican has long favored.”

Location
Date
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Dignity/Dallas is a community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Roman Catholics, their family and friends. We are members of DignityUSA, a national organization that speaks on behalf of GLBT Catholics everywhere.
dignitydallas.org/

"The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance."
http://www.soulforce.org/index.php














4/10/09

TCU LGBT & Allied Students Rally in Support of DiversCityQ & NEED YOU !

Texas Christian University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender !QStudents Rally!

"Due to the recent news media coverage regarding the DiversCityQ Living Learning Community, opening in the Fall at TCU, there is a need to show support for LGBT students, not just at TCU but nationwide. As expected, there has been a lot of negative comments regarding LGBT support at TCU from Christian individuals, in addition to some LGBT students, seeing this move as segregation. I know during lunch on a Friday, but if you can, please come out & show your support to the community so those that may not be out, can know that there is a support system. ".

Event: Demonstration of Support
"'Come out' as an ally and supporter!"
What: Rally
Host: Iris Reaction
Start Time: Friday, April 17 at 11:45am
End Time: Friday, April 17 at 12:30pm
Where: Bass Building-Sadler-BLUU Commons
Google maps TCU Bass Building

To see more details and RSVP, follow the facebook link below:
Rally Iris Reaction

Join us for a march across campus in an effort to publicly show support for the LGBTQ community and the efforts to establish a resource center.

The march will be silent, and we'll walk from the Bass Building to Sadler, where we'll place irises on the steps to symbolize the TCU administration working with us eye-to-eye on this issue. Then we'll make our way to the University Commons where we'll place rainbow flags in the ground to 'claim our stake.'

So bring your rainbow flags and your pride and join us in an effort to promote awareness, inclusiveness, and support.

Some of the recent news media coverage regarding the DiversCityQ Living Learning Community;

planetransgender "Texas Christian Universities New "DiversCityQ" to offer inclusiveity for GLBT Community!"


Dallas Morning News "TCU to provide special housing for gay, lesbian students"

4/9/09

Texas Christian Universities New "DiversCity Q" to offer inclusiveity for GLBT Community!



BREAKING NEWS: TCU delays housing program for LGBT students
Source 'Instant' by Dallas Voice News Editor John Wright;

"Officials at Texas Christian University have postponed plans for a living-learning community geared toward LGBT students and their supporters."

"The two TCU students who proposed DiversityCity Q — Shelly Newkirk and Su Harz — said Monday they were disappointed with the decision. Harz said she thinks the administration caved to outside pressure, and she noted that DiversityCity Q was the only living-learning community that had generated any media attention."

"Newkirk said a demonstration is planned Friday at TCU to push for an LGBT resource center on campus. But she said the demonstration was planned prior to Monday’s decision, and she doesn’t want it to turn into a protest. The demonstration will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beginning at the Bass Building and ending at the Sadler Lawn."

Full story at Dallas Voice Blog INSTANT TEA

Texas Christian University (TCU) is moving forward with plan's to provide a safe learning environment to Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Questioning students fall of 2009.

Source Dallas Morning News;

"TCU is apparently the first campus in the state to reserve housing for gay students and straight students who support them. And that's earning kudos from advocates for gay students."

"It just basically says that TCU wants their campus to be safe for all students and wants everyone to feel welcomed," said Shane Windmeyer, executive director and founder of Campus Pride. The nonprofit group supports gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender college students."

Full Original story at the Dallas Morning News TCU to provide special housing for gay, lesbian students


EQUALITY MARYLAND CALLS FOR A VOTE ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION

Contact Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Chairman Brian Frosh and Vice Chairwoman Lisa Gladden and urge them to vote, once and for all, on SB 566, gender identity anti-discrimination legislation. Call today.
Sen. Frosh: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3124 (toll free)
Sen. Gladden: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3697 (toll free)
With four days remaining until the end of the 2009 legislative session, the prospects of passing gender identity discrimination legislation are fading. During hearings in February and March, House and Senate committees were urged by transgender Marylanders who have been fired from their jobs or harassed by employers, discriminated against in rental housing, and denied access to safe social services for the homeless to clarify in law that such discrimination is illegal.
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, in response to urges for movement on the legislation, has placed the bill on its voting agenda four times. Each time, the Committee has chosen a path of inaction, opting to hold off on a vote. In the latest move, the committee on Wednesday, April 8 again voted to hold off on considering a vote on the bill until Friday, April 10. Committee Chairman Brian Frosh (D-16) holds the power to bring the measure for a vote.
Despite good faith efforts led by the bill sponsors, Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-21), Senator Rich Madaleno (D-18), and equality Maryland to address lawmakers’ concerns about public facilities and to appease religious organizations by exempting them from the hiring protections in the bill, the Judicial Proceedings Committee continues to stall a vote on this important bill.
“To date, no issue or concern with the legislation has been identified to which we have not responded with a reasonable solution,” said Delegate Peña-Melnyk. “At this late date, the strategy of Senate leaders is clear: hold the legislation and run out the clock on the 2009 session, which ends Monday, April 13, at midnight.”
Equality Maryland’s response is simple: No matter the outcome, Senator Frosh, take this vote. Outlawing blatant discrimination, rather than condoning it through inaction, is a moral imperative for our state. Responding to discrimination is not an issue that is too hot to handle, especially when those affected may be incapable of putting supper on the table, a roof over their head or supporting their children – especially in these difficult economic times.
It is worth noting that members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee have been actively communicated with by broad constituencies, including advocates for the homeless, civil rights groups, the state’s human relations commission, religious organizations, and unions. Together, these groups have spoken with one voice, imploring legislators to address a documented public policy issue: transgender persons are statistically at much greater risk for underemployment and unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and resultant health disparities because of housing and employment discrimination.
We know and recognize that many people are deeply uncomfortable with how a transgender person may identify or appear, but that discomfort cannot be used as an excuse to deny an already vulnerable group of their ability to find employment or a place to live. The anti-discrimination legislation before the Maryland General Assembly does not address social mores, or force religious organizations to hire transgender people, or create hardships for businesses. It simply states that transgender people should be able to earn a living being judged on their qualifications and abilities alone, and able to access housing and needed services without prejudice barring the way.
Discrimination is a sad reality that deserves to be addressed by legislators.
Contact Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Chairman Brian Frosh and Vice Chairwoman Lisa Gladden and urge them to vote, once and for all, on SB 566, gender identity anti-discrimination legislation. Call today.
Sen. Frosh: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3124 (toll free)
Sen. Gladden: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3697 (toll free)

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IOWA It's NOT over! Please Call Legislators NOW!


URGENT!!! It's NOT OVER, call your Legislators NOW!!!
Right-wing extremists are resorting to underhanded tactics in an attempt to undermine legislative leadership and take away the freedom to marry! While legislative leadership stood firm this morning, extremists are attempting to overthrow the House chair and push an anti-marriage amendment to the floor!
We NEED you to call your Representative in the next hour to firm up our support! Find your Representative here, then place a call immediately.
House Switchboard: 515-281-3221
Tell them to stand firm with legislative leadership and oppose this distracting and divisive move. With all the challenges Iowa is facing, it's time for our elected officials to get back to work for Iowa families!
PS - If you don't have time to call, please email your legislator now!

GLSEN at SMU :DFW Breaking The Silence Rally

2nd Annual DFW Breaking the Silence Rally. 2nd Annual DFW Breaking the Silence Rally


GLSEN National Day of SilenceThe National Day of Silence brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Each year the event has grown, now with hundreds of thousands of students coming together to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior.Why do we need a Day of Silence?GLSEN's 2007 National School Climate Survey found that 9 out of 10 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. The Day of Silence helps bring us closer to making anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and name-calling unacceptable in America's schools.Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. From the first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996, to the organizing efforts in over 8,000 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities across the country in 2008, its textured history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach.
FOR PLANNING RESOURCES AND MATERIALS, PLEASE VISIT THE DAY OF SILENCE RESOURCE PAGE
Breaking the SilenceRally and ConcertIn an effort to educate the community about school violence and the need for safe school policies that protect all youth, the Dallas chapter of GLSEN, in partnership with Southern Methodist University's SPECTRUM, will be calling for community organizations to join with the Day of Silence student participants for the 2nd Annual DFW Breaking the Silence Rally.The event, designed to show support for schools that are free from violence and harassment, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 17 at the Doak Walker Plaza at Southern Methodist University . During the rally, Day of Silence participants from throughout the DFW Metroplex will have an opportunity to share their experience, strength and hope with the larger community. This year's event will also feature the music of Eric Himan, as seen and heard on MTV's LOGO and Sirus Radio's OUTQ Channel. Eric's music draws comparisons to male artists such as Maroon 5 and John Mayer but also female singer-songwriters, Ani DiFranco and Tracy Chapman.Hundreds of thousands of students from over 5,000 middle schools, high schools and colleges will ban together in silence on April 17 in the largest student-led action in the country calling for an end to the bullying, harassment and name-calling endured by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.

Partner Organizations for BREAKING THE SILENCE:SMU's SPECTRUMCathedral of Hope UCCDFW Bi NetGender Education, Advocacy & Resources (GEAR)League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 4871 - The Dallas Rainbow CouncilOut Takes DallasP-FLAG Dallas Chapter Promise House QueerliberactionResource Center of Dallas SMU's Women's Center for Gender and Pride Initiatives The Women's Chorus of Dallas

4/8/09

Three Equality Riders Face Waxahachie Judge Today



This past fall many of you supported the third annual Soulforce Q Equality Ride as it visited fifteen schools throughout the South. And much like previous years, some places were receptive and hospitable while others shut their doors. Sadly, Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas falls into the latter category.
In addition to policing gender expression, Southwestern explicitly states that "homosexuality and lesbianism may incur a fine from $50 up to $250 and could result in an appearance before the Student Conduct Committee and possible termination from the university." (These regulations can be found under the Residential Life section of their website.) The school is also home to Cutting Edge, a student organization that declares itself "a ministry to the homosexuals." Even still, leaders at Southwestern decided that there was no room for us or for dialogue about their beliefs and practices. In fact, they chose to preclude our voices altogether. We were directed to an empty parking lot where a small group of representatives greeted us briefly and explained that they were the extent of our welcome.
Three Equality Riders, however, decided to push the boundaries set by administrators. Zak Rittenhouse, Manny Lampón, and Nicholas Rocco DeFinis began to walk towards the student center in hopes of attending morning chapel and engaging their peers. Consequently, they were arrested and had to spend twelve hours in jail. A court date was then set for April 8, 2009.
This Wednesday, Zak, Manny and Nicholas are due before a Waxahachie judge in connection to the stand they took that day. As they prepare for trial, we ask that you keep them in your thoughts. Messages of solidarity can be sent to Q@soulforce.org. You can also visit their Rider pages to make a donation to help cover legal costs. More information about our visit to SAGU can be found on our blog dated October 29. And to read about the 2008 Equality Ride in greater detail and browse photo albums, please visit the official website, EqualityRide.com.
Thank you,


Jarrett Lucas
Equality Ride Co-Director

NH House passes transgender rights protections


By ONE vote Baby ONE VOTE!!!!!

Glad Tweeted : NH House passes trans rights protections on reconsideration. Source Associated Press Wednesday, April 8, 2009, Via bostonherald.com

"CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire House has reversed itself and passed a bill extending anti-discrimination protections to transgender individuals by a single vote."

"The House voted 181-149 to kill the bill last month, but reconsidered that vote Wednesday after a passionate appeal from House Speaker Terie Norelli to include transgender individuals in the state’s anti-discrimination law. The House debated more than three hours before voting 188-187 to send it to the Senate."

Full Article at Boston Herald NH House passes transgender rights protections

Media Resoures for Angie Zapata Murder Tial


Media Resources for the Angie Zapata Murder Trial

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'planetransgender' Covers Angie Zapata Murder Trial

Angie Zapata, companion and gentle soul met her violent death alone and without hope at the hands of confessed killer and gang member Allen Andrade on July 16, 2008.



Planetransgender has been given permission to re-post word for word the news as written and published by Autumn Sandeen, who will be in Colorado to cover the trial.

Autumn Sandeen transgender activist, is a distinguished and respected writer, contributing author at Pams House Blend, the only LGBT blog to be credentialed for the 2008 DNC, Transgender News and Transadvocate. Autumn honors us to be a friend and member of the Dallas Transgender Advocates and Allies(DTAA)..

Beyond the emotional envelopment of this tragedy lie's deeper truths. Miss Angie's murder trial which begins Tuesday, April 14th, will mark the first time ever, an anti-transgender murder will be prosecuted as a hate crime in the United States.

We are murdered at an estimated rate of 1 in 12 obstinately because of our gender expression.

Law enforcement presently does not have the tools to identify and report hate crimes committed against transgender people and lawyers and judges do not have the laws that will allow prosecution for hate crimes without risking a conviction.

Tell your Legislators to support HR1913 Hate Crime Prevention Act" which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week. HR1913 is expected to be introduced in the Senate within the next couple of weeks, this trial is a timely reminder of the need for federal hate crimes legislation.

By kelli Busey
planetransgender
April 8, 2009

on the web

PageOneQ; Angie Zapata's killer confessed to first-degree murder as a hate crime

Angie Zapata's accused killer to be tried for for 1st degree murder

Angie Zapata's Life and Death : changed how we are treated

Angie Zapata Trial : Andrade's Murder Confession Thrown Out

Trial dates have been set for the murder of Angie Zapata.

Senator Renfroe : Respect Justice During Angie Zapata's Murder Trial



4/7/09

Tell Your Senator and Representative to Pass "HR1913 Hate Crime Prevention Act"



Let Your Representatives Know You Care about Hate Crimes Legislation!

Take Action!


Representative John Conyers (D-MI) along with 42 original co-sponsors re-introduced the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act - H.R. 1913. It is a transgender inclusive bill identical to the hate crimes legislation passed by the House of Representatives in 2007.

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act would add sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability to existing federal hate crimes laws. It would also strengthen enforcement of these laws by allowing the US Department of Justice to assist local authorities in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes cases.

When introducing the bill, Representative Conyers stated that the legislation "provides a constructive and measured response to a problem that continues to plague our nation. These are crimes that shock and shame our national conscience. They should be subject to comprehensive federal law enforcement assistance and prosecution."

Email Your Representative Today!
We urge you to write your Representatives and encourage them to support this critical piece of legislation. Those who oppose this legislation are taking advantage of this time to reach out to their representatives - it is important that we are equally active, sharing our stories with our Congress members. Please email your Representative, and take this important step to help address the violence our LGBT loved ones face

District of Columbia Recognizes Gay Marriage


Big Gay News BIG NEWS!!! via Tweeter The District of Columbia Recognizes Gay Marriage
"The D.C. Council Tuesday overwhelmingly voted in favor of legislation recognizing same-sex marriages from other states as marriage in the District — a move lauded by lawmakers as a step toward legalizing gay marriage in the city. “This is the march towards human rights and equality,” said Council member David A. Catania, at-large independent. “It is not the march toward special rights…and that march is coming here.” …

Read the full story from the Washington Times

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Senator Burr stalls Duckworth's nomination


Source AP Senator stalls Duckworth's nomination courtesy of Reverend Allyson Robinson via twitter who wishes to express her disappointment that Senator Richard Burr stalled Tammy Duckworth's nomination.

The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee didn't vote on the nomination Thursday because North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr asked that the panel hold off. Burr, the top Republican on the committee, wants Duckworth and the White House to answer some of his questions. Burr's spokesman, David Ward, would not say on Friday what the questions concerned.

"The committee chairman, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, called it a "disappointing setback."

"Tammy Duckworth is a talented and qualified nominee who has already given so much for her country and the veterans she serves," Akaka said."

"Duckworth, a major in the Illinois National Guard, lost both her legs and partial use of one arm in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2004. She ran for Congress in 2006, but lost."

Senator stalls Duckworth's nomination


Vermont Overrides Same-Sex Marriage Bill Veto



Breaking News: Vermont Overrides Same-Sex Marriage Bill Veto

April 7, 2009 - Vermont's legislature has voted to override Gov. Douglas' veto of the state's marriage equality bill. Vermont will become the fourth state to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.

AP Vermont legalizes gay marriage with veto override

Burlington Free Press Vermont legalizes gay marriage

Chicago Tribune Vermont becomes 4th state to legalize gay marriage after lawmakers override governor's veto

4/6/09

ACLU of TEXAS : stop voter suppression

Source ACLU TEXAS

You can act this week to stop voter suppression - a move by the Texas Legislature to turn away voters from the polls with a bill they call Voter ID.To hear our legislators talk, truckloads of people are showing up at the voting booths impersonating real voters.

Oh how I wish it were true that the urge to vote had really swept over our state with such enthusiasm.The House will take up this ridiculous legislation Tuesday. House backers are trying to portray their bill as kinder and gentler than the one the Senate passed in March but however you look at it, Voter ID is a stunt to intimidate would-be, legitimate voters. Voter ID would require photo identification when casting a ballot. Under current law, your voter registration card is enough.The Texas House Elections Committee will meet Tuesday - the second of two days of hearings - to hear public testimony on this divisive Voter ID bill.


I am asking you to be at that hearing to express your opposition with your presence. If you have a story to tell about voter ID, please email me.Supporters of Voter ID say the bill would prevent voter fraud. But as I have often said, show me proof that voter fraud is a problem in Texas. The Texas Attorney General's own lengthy, and costly investigation in recent years has yielded only about a dozen possible instances of voter fraud - all associated with absentee ballots - and no convictions.For these reasons, I ask you to stand with us on Tuesday and oppose the bill that seeks to silence the loudest voice we have, our vote.

Stand with uson Voter ID
What: House Elections Committee public hearing

When: Tuesday, April 7 at 1 p.m.

Where: John H. Reagan Building, Room 120105 W. 15th Street in Austin

Terri Burke


Executive Director


ACLU of Texas


EQMD : Last Chance to Speak for Transgender Protections


Urge Your Senator to Support Transgender Anti-Discrimination Legislation

URGENT ACTION *MARYLAND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS* URGENT ACTION

Legislators on the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee continue to stall a vote on SB 566. Twice legislators have found excuses to hold the bill over. Tuesday the bill will come up again in committee. Tell your state Senator to do everything in his or her power to support a full Senate floor vote on this basic human rights legislation. Click here to take action.

4/4/09

Demand HATE CRIMES Legislation NOW!

We've just gotten word from our legislative action team that a comprehensive hate crimes bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. This very same bill has been before Congress many times before, but here's what's different: this time, we have a chance of seeing it become law. Your representatives need to hear from you right now.
This is our chance to secure federal protections for the LGBT community from vicious attacks and hate. But there's no guarantee we'll win without your action today.
Our opponents also know that we have the votes to get this bill passed and with the Obama administration poised to see it through, they'll be fighting with everything they've got to make sure we lose.
We cannot let that happen. By taking action today, you can help make sure the LGBT community is protected and has the resources to seek justice when victimized by hate crimes. Please, take action now, then urge everyone you know to get in touch with their representatives. Now is our moment and we need your voice.

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The President is Honored by the flagship of cathoholism by being invited to speak as the fetured speaker at Notre Dames Commencement Ceremony.

The Catholic Church reacts with outrage!

Unheard of? Unhearlded? Yes and Yes.

This is the first time that the Catholic Church has objected to the President of the United States being on one of it's Campuses.

This is the first time the presidents skin is black. This is the first time that a president's agenda was contray to the offical Vatican's theocracy.

This is the first time that the Vatican in modren times has so ademently and unialaterly opposed human rights, human life, and human diginity in order to justify its unbending theology. My oppinon and not those of any group I attend or represent, as a writer I have the freedom to express them.

I am publishing views that are diametrly opposed to mine for fairness and freedom of thought.

The thoughts of Michael J. Bayly author of 'Wild Reed' http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-notre-dame-controversy-is-really.html

4/3/09

Set the record straight, defend transgender people


On April 7thWe just learned that our opponents at the Family Institute will be holding a rally on the steps of the capitol the same day as the Transgender Equality Lobby Day!


We need a strong turnout to counter opponents' lies. Can you join us? Please RSVP to Matt today and have your voice heard. We need you!


Come to the capitol and speak out at Lobby Day:Tuesday, April 7th10 AM - 1 PM Legislative Office Building Room 1D Contact Matt to RSVP, matt@lmfct.org or 860-525-7777x304


Legislators are hearing outrageous bigoted claims that transgender people should not be allowed in classrooms and that somehow basic protections for our community will increase the number of sexual predators. These are the SAME OLD TRICKS that our opponents tried to use when the gay rights bill was passed in 1991. Once again we have to set the record straight!


Come to the capitol, talk to your legislators, and show our elected officials that these slanders toward transgender people have no place in Connecticut. Thanks for being a part of our campaign. Let's make Connecticut the state where ALL people have equal rights. We hope to see you Tuesday! Please RSVP to Matt at matt@lmfct.org or 860-525-7777x304 so we have a headcount of attendees.


Sincerely, LMF Field Team

Take Action for Vermont Marriage Equality

Vermont House Passes Marriage Equality Same-sex marriage bill advances

Forwarded from New Hampshire Freedom To Marry (NHFTM)

MONTPELIER — Vermont ’s House of Representatives gave preliminary approval tonight to a historic same-sex marriage bill, setting up a showdown with Gov. Jim Douglas.After nearly four hours of passionate debate from supporters and opponents of the measure, the House approved the bill by a vote of 95-52 shortly after 9 p.m. The legislation, S.115, gives same-sex couples the right to marry in Vermont .The bill will be brought up again Friday for final approval, then return to the Senate, where changes to language must be approved. Should the Senate OK those changes, the bill will head to Douglas ’ desk and a promised veto.That veto — which Douglas declared last week he would deliver — would not kill the legislation. Instead members of the House and Senate will try to override the veto by securing a two-thirds majority of support in each chamber. The Senate would need 20 votes; the House would need 100 with all members in attendance.

Send a letter to the following decision maker(s): Governor John Lynch (if you live in New Hampshire)Your State Senator (if you live in New Hampshire)

Below is the sample letter:

Subject: The time is now, support HB436

Dear [decision maker name automatically inserted here],

I am writing to you today regarding House Bills 436. I am writing to you to request your support for this bill and to ask how you intend to vote on this bill. Regarding HB436, I believe in granting marriage equality to gays and lesbians. I want to end discrimination and the segregation of gay/lesbian families by urging you to pass HB 436 and marriage equality. Excluding gay/lesbian couples from marriage or segregating them with separate institutions, like civil unions -- marks them and their children as less worthy than other citizens.Children of gay/lesbian couples are harmed when their families are treated as less worthy. HB436 upholds freedom of religion. This bill is about civil marriage, and leaves decisions about religious ceremonies to faith leaders.NH's motto is "Live Free or Die." I believe that most people, when called upon, will do the right thing. In this case, please do the right thing and support marriage equality. Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
[your name automatically inserted]

Click Here to take action!


VICTORY IN IOWA : court says gay marriage ban unconstitutional


The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Constitutional ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional. Polk County Attorney John Sarcone said that this ruling was not going to be contested meaning the ruling could go into effect in three weeks providing no other parties contest the decision.

The Iowa ruling could potentially have enormous effect on the pending California Supreme Court decision regarding same sex marriage. This finding took into consideration that human rights are afforded all people equally under constitutional guarantee and may not be removed by a popular vote or because a majority of the populations religious views demands it.

Iowa will become the third State to offer Gay Marriage following Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Lambda Legal has scheduled a news conference for Friday morning.

AP News release Iowa court says gay marriage ban unconstitutional

by Kelli Busey
April 03, 2009
planetransgender

4/2/09



Notre Dame Hosts Obama Despite Catholic Hierarchy Protests

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Dallas Transgender Activists and Allies

April 02 2009
Contact
kellibusey@yahoo.com

The Dallas Transgender Advocates and Allies applauds Notre Dame University for exhibiting determination of free will by initiating dialogue about stem cell research and birth control.

Presently the official policy of Catholicism is not to honor or even to hold discourse with those who disagree with Church theology. The invitation to President Obama as the commencement speaker has been confirmed by Notre Dame despite loud choreographed disapproval. The Obama administration favors a mix of technology and faith when approaching birth control and the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Entire populations in Africa are being forced to adhere to abstinence only programs by government and religion and are suffering on a scale previously unknown. The Dallas Advocates and Allies condemns this practice as genocide as gay men in some African countries are refused treatment or even preventive education. President Obama's policy is not acceptable by most of Notre Dame alumni yet favored by nearly all of the graduating class.

Back ground information click here


Show Notre Dame that regardless of the difference of our beliefs we appreciate open dialogue by sending The Rev. John I. Jenkins, the university’s president a email.

Below is a sample email, feel free to copy and paste it on this link to Rev. Jenkins

Rev. John I. Jenkins, President Notre Dame University

Thank you for your resolve in extending your invitation to President Obama to be the May 17 commencement speaker. We understand that without conversation there only can be conflict and misunderstanding. You have distinguished Notre Dame as a fearless leader for Catholic progressive thinking.

Whether the President speaks directly to these controversial issues at the Commencement ceremony will not lessen our admiration.

We deeply appreciate your courage.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Above is a sample email, feel free to copy and paste it on this link to Rev. Jenkins

4/1/09

Dallas Texas GLBT Job Fair April 1 2009 at SMU


Bringing diversity to the workplace.


Job Expo 2009 will be April 1 (Wednesday), 2-6 p.m. at the Fincher Building, Cox School of Business (6212 Bishop Blvd.), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75205. Free parking is available for Expo attendees along Bishop Blvd. Click here for SMU campus map: the Fincher Building is #42.


Hosted by the Office of Diversity, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University.
Job Seekers: Whether you are looking for a better job, re-entering the workforce or you are just starting your career, GLBT Job Expo provides an opportunity to meet with employers looking to hire you.


Employers: Diversity in your business makes sense. By showing that you value and promote diversity demonstrates a commitment that goes beyond market share and employment. GLBT Job Expo provides an opportunity for you to meet and hire eligible candidates eager to make your companies shine. Click here to have your company be part of the 2009 GLBT Job Expo.
The GLBT Job Expo is part of the Center's commitment to raising awareness of how all people benefit by supporting each other and working together.

2009 GLBT Job Expo participants include:


City of Fort Worth
McKesson Corporation
Prudential
Wells Fargo
Raytheon
North Texas LEAD
Dallas County Sheriff's Department
Texas Instruments
American Airlines
University of Texas at Arlington
Southwest Airlines
Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas
Liberty National Life Insurance
OBOX Solutions
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Center for Non-Profit Management
Dallas ISD Alternative Certification
Metro PCS
HEB Central Market
Farmers Insurance
City of Dallas
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Frito-Lay
CVS Caremark
State Farm Insurance
SMU Continuing and Professional Education

posted by Kelli Busey
I'm job hunting so I'll see you there!

North Texas Presbyterians vote to ease rules on gay clergy


Posted by Thomas Squiers on "Walking With Integrity" original source By SAM HODGES / The Dallas Morning News samhodges@dallasnews.com


"In a break from the past, North Texas clergy and lay leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have voted to ease the way for ordination of openly gay pastors, deacons and elders."


"Clergy and lay leaders of Grace Presbytery – the regional body covering 177 churches in North Texas and other parts of the state – voted Saturday to remove constitutional language requiring that ordained officers maintain “fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman or chastity in singleness."


”The vote was 203-182 in favor of the change, with six abstensions, said Rob Allen, spokesman for Grace Presbytery."


"The issue has come up in previous years, and Grace Presbytery has voted in favor of maintaining the barrier to ordination of gay pastors, deacons and elders."
Full Story at Dallas Morning News

BBC Reports New Species of Mammal Found!


Source British Broad Casting System, New species of penquins identified in a 'very cold place.' According to the reporter flying penquins, a new species of mammals were discovered. The fellow in the parka said they were identified 'quite by accident' one April day.

by Kelli Busey
April 01 2009
planetransender