Watch a tribute to Murdered Texas Trans woman Konyale Madden

Denton County sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate a possible homicide that occurred in a community-style development off U.S. Highway 380 during the weekend.

Konyale Madden, 34, was found dead in her home on Hayden Lane in Savannah Estates by friends shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, Sgt. Larry Kish said.

Friends told the Denton Record that Ms. Konyale a Longview Texas native was a warm, lively and loving person and will miss her dearly.



Ms. Konyale's death strikes home for this blogger as she lived in the same county as I.

R.I.P Konyale Madden.

Those with information on Madden or information leading to the death are asked to contact Sgt. Larry Kish at 940-349-1665.

NY court denies Catholic schools request to dismiss fired Transgender teachers lawsuit

Victory In Queens!

Marla Krolikowskii, 60, was fired after 32 years of teaching at St. Francis Catholic high school in Queens.

She was summarily dismissed after coming out as transgender to school officials.


St. Francis Prep Attorney Phil Semprevivo claimed  in court "She was fired for appropriate non-discriminatory reasons. She was insubordinate" asking that the judge dismiss her lawsuit.

The judge did not buy it.

"Insubordination after 32 years of teaching? And the insubordination seems to coincide with the expression of being transgender?" Judge Hart said.

Judge Hart then rejected a separate motion by the school that Krolikowski's was essentially a minister, and that religious institutions have the right to hire and fire those employees without court interference.

Her firing...



Her Victory.....

Berlin Trans man gives birth, Seine ein großer Tag für Trans-Menschen!

Officially the child has only a father as there is no mother registered. The transgender man has been on male hormones but retained his reproductive organs. He was impregnated by a donor and according to Das Bild the child was born in April at his home in the Neukölln area of Berlin.

The childs parent does not wish to have his identity revealed.

Seine ein großer Tag für Trans-Menschen!

15 year old transgender teen missing in Silver Springs Md

Police in Montgomery County are looking for a missing teen who family members describe as transgender.

Montgomery county family crimes division are asking the public for help in finding Nathaniel Martin-Malone, 15, who was last seen Saturday just before 6 p.m. in the 2700 block of Norbeck Road in Silver Spring and may be presenting as either gender.

Martin-Malone is described as an African-American male, approximately 5'03" tall and 160 pounds was last seen wearing black pants with a black shirt over a leopard print shirt.

Police and family are concerned for Nathaniel's well being. Please call the Montgomery County police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Nathaniel, if you read this, know the trans community is only concerned about your well being. You have the rest of your life to enjoy your true gender, If I misgendered you, as I probably did, I deeply apologize. Please message me on facebook email me at kellibusey@yahoo.com or mention me in a tweet.

Source:  WTOP  Follow @WTOP on Twitter.

Source: WJLA
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Trans student Cassidy Lynn Campbell among top ten contenders for Homecoming Queen

Update! Great News!! 

Cassidy won Prom Queen last night!!


Cassidy Lynn also has a very popular video channel with millions of views...

How do Russians view the LGBT Witch Hunt? #Russia4Love

It's critical we learn about the cultural differences between Russia's people and the west. When Pussy Riot held their artistic disobedience the target was the Russian people. The message was not meant for consumption by the the west. Their plight kick started the wests interest but unfortunately we superimposed our cultural perceptions over their message. This only serves to alienate us from the Russian people regardless of our intent.

This video is a great place to begin understanding and could influence our advocacy in a positive way. #Russia4Love



For slower internet speeds (like mine) you can watch the abreviated You Tube version

On Tuesday, Russian LGBT activists were invited to meet with President Obama at this week's G20 summit in St. Petersburg. With Putin's anti-gay laws in place, will Obama's presence make a difference? How are Russians reacting to the witch hunt?

Originally aired on September 3, 2013

Hosted by:

• Dena Takruri

Guests:

• Scott Wooledge @Clarknt67 (New York, NY) Writer & Activist
• Wes Hurley @weshurley (Seattle, WA) Filmmaker; Author of "Growing Up Gay In Russia"
• Yelena Goltsman @RUSALGBT (New York, NY) Founder & Co-President of RUSA LGBT

#Russia4Love: Global Speak Out - a set on Flickr http://t.co/tBL3vsKxkq
— Drool4Scandal (@Drool4Scandal) September 5, 2013