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 with full permission. Thank you Autumn.

Sharon Dunn of the Greeley Tribune began her Saturday piece Angie Zapata's friends, family take the stand this way:

The first few times, it almost seemed like the public defenders were misspeaking.

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," "Angie," one by one on the stand Friday as public defenders Annette Kundelius and Brad Martin questioned them about "Justin."

Summarizing the two things that will effect me for quite awhile that I saw in the courtroom Friday are 1.) seeing the crime scene photos and video of Angie, lying dead on the floor, a pool of dried blood around her head, and 2.) watching and hearing a classic trans panic strategy being used by the defense during the prosecution presentation portion of the trial.

Frankly, I'm in reporter mode, so I'm a bit detached from the trial right now. But, in the back of my mind I can "feel" the images of the crime scene photos and video burned in my mind -- forever burned into my memory. I will never forget those images. I know I'll have my reaction to these "burned in" images later, when I'm back home in San Diego.

What had me irritated in the courtroom Friday, and still finds me irritated about now, is the trans panic (or gay panic) strategy -- a "crime of passion," "blame the victim" strategy -- being used in the court. It's apparent to me that the defense attorneys have schooled themselves on the "proper" way to run a trans panic strategy, as they used the word "duped" in the pretrial hearing, and now in the trial are using the more classic trans panic strategy term "deception." The defense attorney's are also following the trans panic strategy of never conceding that Angie was known as Angie, and never conceding that she was a young, teenage female. The defense attorneys instead always refer to her by her male name, and always refer to her by male pronouns.

I noticed something too that a trans woman like me would notice, but reporters like Sharon Dunn and Beth Karas hadn't noticed, but I pointed out to them why something from Angie's autopsy was highlighted. During cross examination of the Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) who attended the autopsy, the defense attorney questioning the CSI highlighted clothing that had been removed from Angie's body. These included a camisole, a bra, and "breast gels." The "breast gels" would be silicone breast forms. The reason the defense attorney's highlighted these are to use this information later to "prove" Angie "_____" (male name) wasn't a real woman -- they will no doubt argue "he" had to wear breast forms to create the "deception" that "he" had breasts.

This intentional trans panic/blame-the-victim strategy of always referring to Angie by her male name and by male pronouns was never more clear when Stephanie Zapata, Angie's sister, took the stand. Every time the defense attorney referred to Angie by male pronouns or by Angie's male name, Stephanie corrected her by saying "You mean my sister,..." or "You mean my sister Angie,..." -- Stephanie never gave an inch. I don't know how many times she forcefully corrected the defense attorney, but it was definitely significantly over a dozen times. And when Monica Zapata (also known as Monica Murguia) took the stand, she wasn't as forceful, but she consistently referred to Angie as Angie, and always referred to her as her sister, and by female pronouns.

All in all, five of Angie's relatives took the stand and only using the name Angie, and always referring to her by female pronouns. And, every time the defense attorney's questioned these five family members, they always referred to her by her male name, and always used male pronouns. Everyone was in the gallery that I talked to after the trial was done for the day Friday noticed it, and one even commented that the defense strategy of consistently referring to Angie by her male name and male pronouns when every family member, many visibly hurting at the loss of their sister/sister-in-law/offspring, were referring to Angie as Angie, and calling her by female pronouns. On person told me that it seemed "rude," and wondered if the strategy of antagonizing at least Stephanie Zapata, would backfire because it looked like such rude behavior. Gawds, I hope so.

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. And, as Angie's sister Monica said she saw Angie always do to people to strangers she met who she realized she may see again -- especially men who appeared attracted to her and engaged her -- I out myself often and frequently to strangers I meet. And much like Angie, I have "passing privilege," and just as Angie had many young men interested in her, and flirting with her, since I lost that 135 pounds I have many 35-and-older men interested in me, and flirting with me. And, just as Angie was rarely read as trans, so too am I rarely read as trans. And just like Angie, I'm the number 4 child of 5 children.

If I were to be killed in Colorado -- or most other states in the United States, for that matter -- would my killer use a trans panic defense against me, saying, like Allen Ray Andrade's defense attorney's are saying about Angie, that I'm "deceptive"? When am I not "deceptive" in my life -- when I use women's restrooms? When my driver's license has an F as my gender marker? When I don't out myself to the grocery clerk or the coffee house barista? When I breathe?
The stunning reality is that my life, and the lives of my transgender peers, are worth less than the lives of those who fit into the gender binary. And, that's because if someone killed one of my peers or me, they can use a trans or gay panic, blame-the-victim strategy to say my peers or I have been "deceptive," and were killed because my peers or I were born with genitalia that didn't match our gender identity and/or gender expression.

It's a sobering thought.

And, what's so bizarre about this is that transgender status is a protected class under Colorado's Bias Motivated Crimes statute under the term sexual orientation. Specifically, sexual orientation is defined as follows:

"Sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or transgender status.

The defense in the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial is in effect using Angie's membership in a protected class to justify her killing. Think of it this way: If a white supremacist in Colorado dated a Jewish woman who hadn't disclosed this before the two had kissed intimately, and the white supremacist, in an alleged heat of passion moment, killed the Jewish woman because of her faith or her ethnicity. If the white supremacist's defense attorney argued before the jury that the Jewish woman was "deceptive" for not disclosing she was Jewish before the two kissed, do you believe that this defense would persuade a jury? Of course not -- being Jewish by faith or ethnicity would be protected classes under the Colorado. You can't successfully on one hand say that that faith and ethnicity are protected classes against bias motivated crimes, and then use the Jewish woman membership in a protected class as a defense.

And yet, with the gay panic and trans panic strategies of blaming the victim for being "deceptive," that's exactly what the defense is doing in the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial; the defense is using Angie's transgender status to say she was being "deceptive" -- they are using Angie's membership in a protected class to blame her -- the victim -- for her own death.

What is the point of having a hate crime statute that includes transgender status in it's language if defendants and defense attorneys can use that membership in the transgender community as a reason to blame a victim for his or her own death? The same arguments that public defenders Annette Kundelius and Brad Martin are arguing before the jury to blame Angie for her own death apply to me too.

If someone were to kill me in Colorado (or most other states in the United States) this week, how much less would the sentence of my killer be if he or she said they killed me because I was being "deceptive" when I drank coffee at Café Woody's this morning? Or "deceptive" bought cheese sticks at the King Scoopers grocery store this afternoon? Or "deceptive" when I used the sink in an Olive Garden restaurant's women's restroom to clean my prescription rose colored glasses this evening?

Are trans people like Angie and me always to be considered "deceptive" wherever we go, and whatever we do?

I know the answers to all these questions. I'm not being deceptive. I am who I present myself to people I meet, even when I don't make it a point to out myself.

Angie wasn't deceptive either. Angie lived who she was. Justice for Angie should include the recognition she was a human being -- a human being who was loved, and is sorely missed by her family and friends. I just can't imagine that giving any credence to the idea that Angie's transgender status is in any way a justification for her killing would be justice for Angie.

Cross posted from 'Pam's House Blend' Autumn Sandeen :: Are Trans People Like Angie And Me Deceptive? in our effort to make public the Allen Ray Andrade murder trial of Angie Zapata.

Queer Subversion | An Emotional Outburst

I have been following Jackson on Twitter and after reading this on his blog wanted to share

An Emotional Outburst

This is hopefully my last "emotional outburst" for the day. see, I've been paying attention the the Andrade Murder Trial (for the murder of Angie Zapata, an 18-year-old transgender woman who was bludgeoned to death with a fire extinguisher last July) and also sort of keeping track on Twitter, more for my own records but of course a couple people saw fit to follow me so I'll keep track for them too. I'm not shocked, but I am appalled, and I'll admit, I had my own emotional outbursts today. The most common response I've gotten from people who ask about these sort of outbursts is along the lines of "bummer," "oh, that's too bad," and other slightly apathetic ways of putting it, not only outside of the queer community, but within it.

So for this "emotional outburst..." Angie, although I have never met her, has a lot in common with me. We both were assigned the opposite gender to the one we currently claim, although we have gone different directions in that journey. Unlike me, however, Angie was brutally murdered. Now, it's not that I assume I will be brutally murdered. It's that I identify with her. I identify with having people constantly mistake you for being something or somebody you are not, being faced with the decisions of whether or not to tell them, having to deal with the consequences of whether or not you choose to do so. Those consequences should never include murder. Never. What happenede was not excusable. Not because Andrade felt deceived, cheated, or whatever the fuck else.

I watched the story on CNN.com, watched Angie's mother and sisters and some of her best friends come up on the stand and go through questioning. The prosecution, "The People," would refer to Angie in an appropriate way, I feel. Her name is Angela, she is a she, she is their sister/daughter, etc. Then the defense attorney would come up and my blood would boil beneath my skin.

Annette Kundelius is her name... Andrade's attorney... she stands there, stone-faced, asking the loved ones of Angie Zapata about "his" lifestyle, never once deterring from her theme of referring to Angie as "Justin," using male pronouns, and otherwise dealing major blows and insults to not only Angie and her family, but the entire transgender world. I know this is her tactic... she is emphasizing Angie's supposed "maleness" to get the jury to view her as such, as a deceiver who tricked Andrade into thinking she was a "real woman." Kundelius calls this a "crime about a deception." That Andrade was provoked by Angie's smiling at him.I really want to be angry at her, but I am trying not to. And I'll admit, I am. Furious. Blood-boilingly furious. Somebody standing there, in court, on television, completely shattering the identity of a woman who was brutally murdered in order to convince a jury that she deserved it. But a large part of me tells me I shouldn't be angry at Kundelius. After all, she's an attorney. Does she really believe this? Is she just trying to be a good lawyer, to Hell with ethics? If she isn't as cold or heartless as this case makes her appear, I strongly wonder how she falls asleep at night... do thoughts of Angie Zapata run through her head? Does she think of the pictures of her, covered in a blanket with her face smashed in? I try not to be a vengeful person, but I must admit, a part of me hopes she does. Of course, one thing is for certain... this rage that Kundelius has set aflame within my very soul has not once made me feel like taking a fire extinguisher and slamming it into her face. Not even once. I have been having these "emotional outbursts," but they have yet to escalate to "crimes of passion and deception," such as the deceptive notion that because we are transgender people, we deserve to be murdered.

I felt for Angie's family. Her sister, Stephanie, would correct the defense when the words "Justin," "he," and "brother" were used, adamantly defending Angie's right to be Angie, her sister. But of course, the defense would remain firm in their mis-labeling and mis-gendering of Angie, attempting to drive the jury to their bigoted goal of representing Angie as having been a man posing as a woman rather than the reality, that she was a transgender woman who should be presented as such.Before I close my little rant, I feel I need to address one more thing though. See, throughout this case and many others, I've seen a number of people try and raise the case that Zapata's murder was somehow a "lesson" to the rest of us in the transgender or transsexual communities... that we should not misrepresent ourselves in some youthful naivety, or it could lead to us lying dead in our rooms... while I do not discount that this is good advice, and feel it is best to be open to one's partners, this is still victim blaming. There are any number of things one could learn about a partner after the relationship has taken off, but nobody is saying it's okay to murder them for it. If it turns out my partner has breast implants, is it okay for me to stab her for being deceptive? No. So why is this okay? Why is it acceptable? Any normal, functional human being with a conscience should be able to see that this is murder without dragging in a bunch of victim's issues into it. No, she didn't deserve it. No, she wasn't being deceptive. No, Andrade was not provoked by an irresistable rage.I only hope the jury can see that, too.--Jackson

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LGBT In Iraq is a Death Sentence | LGBT في العراق حكم الاعدام

العربية الانجليزية مترجم جوجل في الجانب الأيمن
كيلي وBusey
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people in Iraq are being routinely hunted and murdered. Those LGBT people who have gone under ground can not contact their relatives out of fear that their own family will kill them.

The BBC is verifying this horrifying reality. Transgender people who prior to the American occupation were living authentically have all been murdered. The remaining queer community living in terror are now being stopped by local militia's and humiliated, beaten, dismembered and burned to death.

How many gay men have ever put on a piece of women's clothing? In Iraq this would be your fate.

BBC NEWS|Middle East|Iraqi gays face 'lives of hell'

Gays killed in Baghdad as clerics urge clampdown

Americans Killing Gay people in IRAQ وقف إعدام العراقيين مثلي الجنس

Defense: Colo. slaying because of deception

Found on 365Gay is AP article "Defense: Colo. slaying because of deception"

This article gives us a description of the transpanic tactic being deployed by Andrade's Defense team as they try to lessen the burden of guilt.

On 365Gay,

"Andrade’s attorney, Bradley Martin, said the case is about Zapata’s deception and his client’s reaction to that deception."

“This girl that he had just spent the last day with, was in fact a man, and Allen snapped,” Martin declared in opening statements."

"Prosecutor Brandi Nieto told jurors that Andrade and Zapata communicated nearly 700 times via text message, cell phone and computer between July 12 and July 16 as Zapata was apparently searching for a roommate. She said Andrade did not make a snap decision but rather decided to kill Zapata after the pair spent hours in Zapata’s tiny one-bedroom apartment."

"Andrade could have walked away once he learned Zapata was biologically male, Nieto said."

Please read on but be forewarned, accounts of lieing, deception and lowdown dirt crawling cowards spiting up hateful misconceptions are vividly described which has been know to precipitate crying and/or rage.

365Gay Defense: Colo. slaying because of deception

Call for an independent investigation into torture : Amnesty International USA

In a pivotal moment in our call for accountability, yesterday the Obama administration finally released the four infamous memos crafted to provide legal cover for the U.S. torture program.You and I know there is no legal form of torture. But Obama wants us to believe that "this is a time for reflection, not retribution."We've done plenty of reflecting, and the information in the memos only confirms what we've known all along. Torture is illegal under both domestic and international law and no set of legal memos can change that.Within hours of their release, the memos fueled new speculation that there is just too much out there now for Congress to ignore calls for accountability.

Incredibly, our lobby week is wrapping up today, giving us an amazing opportunity to push Congress on accountability, when they're most receptive to our calls, both in person and online. Send a letter now to Congress calling for a full and independent investigation.Before today, major editorial boards from the Boston Globe, Salt Lake City Tribune, and Philadelphia Inquirer threw their hat into the ring, calling for accountability.While we may have convinced editorial boards, it's Congress that has the power to setup independent investigations. This is the last day of our lobby week. While Amnesty members finish up their meetings, let's hit Congress from both on and offline.Send an email to your elected officials and tell them that you want to know the truth about torture. Once members of Congress realize they can't turn down the buzz about torture in their own districts, they'll have to confront the issue in Washington.The Obama administration has truly taken some important steps to correct past mistakes. Just a week ago, the CIA announced that it is no longer operating any of the secret overseas prisons used to detain terror suspects. While correcting some of these bigger problems certainly puts us on the right path, it doesn't tell us how we veered so far off in the wrong direction.By this time, anyone who isn't the slightest bit curious about how we became a nation that tortures needs a wake-up call. And we're just the group to give it to them!Thanks for standing with us,


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Counter Terror with Justice Campaign

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The Bombshell Dropped In Prosecutor's Opening Statement At The Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial

by: Autumn Sandeen
Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 02:06:49 AM EDT Cross posted with full permission from Pam's House Blend. Thank you Autumn.

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 Community Center Of Colorado -- in an understated way -- states the courtroom revelation:
In opening statements, the prosecution said they will present evidence that shows that Andrade knew that Angie was transgender long before he killed her.
Prosecuting attorneys said in the days leading up to the two meeting in person, they had exchanged nearly 700 communications.
After meeting, the two went to a traffic court hearing in Greeley in which Angie was identified in court by her previous male name and by male pronouns.
The defense team contends Andrade did not learn of Angie's transgender status until moments before he killed her.
What came out in court, per Deputy District Attorney Brandi Lynn Nieto, was this traffic court trip took place 36-hours before Allen Ray Andrade admittedly killed her.
As the prosecution is describing the timeline, a trans panic or gay panic strategy would, with the evidence that the prosecution has stated in court it will present, be impossible to support. And, that's because a trans panic/gay panic defense is a crime of passion strategy: If, as suggested, Allen Ray Andrade knew Angie was transgender 36-hours before he killed her, then this wasn't a crime of passion.
And, since the defense is using a classic gay panic/trans panic/blame-the-victim strategy -- the defense using the hated language of "deceptive" to describe Angie in their opening statement, and using the language of "supposedly female" to describe Angie in questions posed to witnesses in cross-examination later in the day -- and if the prosecution uses can adequately support their opening statement assertions in their presentation to the jurors, then this alleged 36-hour awareness of her transgender status would destroy the veracity of the defense assertions.
This really is a bombshell dropped by the prosecution team!
Autumn Sandeen :: The Bombshell Dropped In Prosecutor's Opening Statement At The Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder Trial

NCTE'S Mara Keisling Interviewed by Autumn Sandeen

National Center For Transgender Equality's Mara Keisling Interviewed by Autumn Sandeen

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, San Diego, on March 27th to 29th, 2009.The discussion covers Transgender Lobby Day (April 28th, 2008 in Washington, D.C.); how Mara is 28th from the top of the list of most "well paid" members of the LGBT related Non-Profit community; the upcoming 3rd Annual Transgender Religious Leaders Summit

IRAN : Death Penalty for Children and Dissenting Blogger وقف الطفل الجانح الإعدام في إيران

Source AlJazeera English March 24, 2009 المصدر الجزيرة الانجليزية 24 مارس

"The number of state-sanctioned executions almost doubled last year."

"A report by Amnesty International shows Iran, Saudi Arabia and China as being responsible for 90 per cent of all executions in 2008."

"Now, Iran is proposing a new law that could see the death sentence imposed on internet bloggers who post offensive material on the web."

Al Jazeera's Nazanin Sadri reports.

At planetransgender I seek to contact LGBT people in countries that I've had have few visitors from or have a goverment that persecutes LGBT people. Recently I've had some readers from Iran, brave people who refuse to live in shackles. These people's lifes are now in danger.

Take Action! Stop Child Offender Executions in Iran! وقف الطفل الجانح الإعدام في إيران

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Abigail from Arizona 'Andrade's Goose is Cooked and it couldn't happen to a nicer guy'

Abigail authors a wonderful blog tittled "Living my Life". She is a transgender woman, activist and Lawyer who did a brilliant dissertation of the facts as presented currently in the Allen Andrade's murder Trial.

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.

Abigail's understandings and peace is a attribute of what accepting and then welcoming transition can be, if you are proficient with, or at least willing to work hard with a oar.

The wild rapids some of us experience are smooth summer ponds for others, but we are all floating in a river of commonality, transgender and cisgender alike.

Andrade's criminal defence depends on hacking apart our shared humanity, and he will fail. In this life his existence depends on a better defense but soon Andrade will kneel in supplication before our Lord, alone and naked in judgement of his soul, for eternity.

Angie's death has illuminated this in neon brilliance.

Abigail's blog "Living My Life"

NGLTF Creating Change 2010 Dallas Co-Chairs at the Resource Center April 23

April 15, 2009

Creating Change 2010 Host Committee Co-Chairs Take the Stage!
Host Committee to Launch in Dallas on April 23

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force announces the Co-Chairs of the Dallas/Forth Worth Host Committee for The 22nd National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change. The Creating Change conference (as it is affectionately known) will take place in Dallas, Texas February 3-7, 2010. The 22nd National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change is sponsored, organized and produced by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The LGBT movement’s premier annual gathering will be held for the second time in Dallas; the 1994 Creating Change Conference was also hosted in Dallas.

“We are delighted with our Co-Chair team of four accomplished and experienced community leaders,” said Russell Roybal, the Task Force’s deputy executive director of external affairs. “We’re coming back to Dallas to host our annual movement family gathering and we look forward to a robust and visionary event in the heart of Texas. Our 2010 Creating Change attendees will be treated to real Texas hospitality. Let’s live large and think big at Creating Change!”

The Co-Chairs will convene the first Creating Change 2010 Host Committee meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Rainbow Room at the Resource Center of Dallas, 2701 Reagan St. For directions or information, call (214) 521-5124.

The National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change is the premier national grassroots organizing and skills building LGBT conference. The 2009 Creating Change conference was held in Denver Colorado and attracted over 2000 LGBT rights advocates. The conference is well known for providing a unique environment where activists and leaders come together from diverse places and backgrounds to create a community that is both strengthening and inspiring to the participants.

To learn about the work of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, visit http://www.thetaskforce.org/.

For more information about the Creating Change conference, visit http://www.creatingchange.org/.

For more information about the Dallas/Forth Worth Creating Change Host Committee, please e-mail http://us.mc456.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=creatingchange@thetaskforce.org.

Meet the Co-Chair Leadership Team for the 2010 Creating Change Conference!

Allen Andrade Murder Trial Begins

Greeley - 4/16/2009

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 Zapata last summer, after he found out she was biologically a male.

The prosecution claims Andrade waited more than 36 hours after he found out, before killing Zapata.

Original Article and clip showing opening statements at North Colorado 5.com

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Hey, That's The Wonderful Thing I Noticed! -- This Is How Community Is Supposed To Work! (+)

Cross posted with full permission from Autumn Sandeen from Pams House Blend. Thank you Autumn.

Hey, That's The Wonderful Thing I Noticed! -- This Is How Community Is Supposed To Work! (+)
by: Autumn Sandeen
Thu Apr 16, 2009 at 04:00:00 AM EDT
I was in a room in the courthouse today with good people from national and state organizations. We were talking about all of the organizations that have come together as a coalition to take on different responsibilities regarding the Angie Zapata Hate Crime Murder trial.
There was something that I'd noticed, and then another person in the room pointed out too. It dawned on me, and at least one other person in the room -- this is how broader community is supposed to work! Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations, as well as transgender specific organizations, ally organizations, anti-violence organizations, and progressive organizations are working together with all their related, but different but connected mission statements (and specific competencies) to create a unified coalition.
So, I asked for a list of local and national organizations that are working together, and folk in the room pooled their knowledge of which organizations have worked in this coalition -- so, from their collective memories I'll list these organizations alphabetically (if we missed any organization, I apologize in advance):
• Colorado Anti-Violence Program (CAVP) • Colorado State University Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services • Dignity Denver • Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Community Center Of Colorado • Gender Identity Center Of Colorado • Gill Foundation • Lambda Community Center • National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) • ProgressNow Colorado
This isn't even indentifying the many individual community activists who have been working in this coalition.
As y'all know, my presence here is being coordinated and funded by ProgressNow Colorado.
And, as someone working within the scope of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender media this week, I would not have been able to do my job effectively here without GLAAD's Adam Bass, as well as the rest of the GLAAD's support. (The GLAAD Online Resource Kit alone has been of tremendous value to me, and wonderful to recommend to other new and legacy media outlet reporters.)
I've seen cooperation working here at the organizational roots. I've seen the Colorado Anti-Violence Program, GLAAD, and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Community Center Of Colorado working together to put out a single, daily press release instead of each putting out separate releases. I've seen the Gender Identity Center of Colorado and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Community Center Of Colorado agree to have a single person filling the position of Transadvocate. I've seen ProgressNow Colorado and GLAAD work together to develop a new media strategy.
And this is just what I can see. It's obvious that I don't see all of the work that this coalition is doing, but it's very clear there is an effective coalition in place.
To me, this is a model how broader community can work together to coordinate their actions where their mission and vision statements either overlap or run parallel, or their serviced populations overlap.
I just can't help but believe this is just how broader community is supposed to work together -- It's been just amazing to watch this from the outside looking in.
I guess I can consider taking my rose colored glasses off a bit now, as I see the concept -- the idealism -- of community actually embraced and realized here in Colorado; I haven't needed my rose colored glasses to see something wonderful.
Autumn Sandeen :: Hey, That's The Wonderful Thing I Noticed! -- This Is How Community Is Supposed To Work!
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Tamil Nadu : Forced Prostitution and Slavery In Exchange for Sex Change

By kelli Anne Busey April 16, 2009 planetransgender.blogspot

Tamil Nadu : Forced Prostitution In Exchange for Sexual Reassignment Surgery(SRS)

I published an article on Friday, March 13, 2009 Sex-change for Free : Tamil Nadu India . I was very impressed that a State in India, Tamil Nadu, in a country with a long history of suffering transgender people to the lowest station of society was doing what appeared to be a 180 Degree turn about by offering Sex-changes for free. Sexual reassignment Surgery(SRS) to transgender people is freedom but a very costly one that marginalized people worldwide could never afford, without help.

Ever since that article was published planetransgender had hundreds of inquiries about 'Tamil Sex' and not one inquiry about the State of Tamil Nadu or how to arrange the SRS operation.

The article below found on Chennai Online, India is exposing what amounts to sexual slavery benefiting from what by first blush would appear to be a wonderful selfless act by the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Who is the grim reaper? It is doubtful the transgender people who were just arrested for trafficking had the where with all to organize and carry out such an undertaking.

Is the state of Tamil Nadu India sponsoring and benefiting from sexual slavery of the very most vulnerable people in it's citizenry?

Found on Chennai Online,

"Chennai, Apr 15 Five transgenders wanted in connection with an inter-state human trafficking case surrendered before a city court here today, taking the number of arrested and surrendered transgenders in the case to 11."

"CB-CID ADGP Archana Ramasundaram told PTI that the five persons, wanted in connection with the case relating to conducting transgender surgery on a teenager and forcing him into prostitution, surrendered before a Magistrate court and were remanded to 15 days judical custody."

Full original article at chennaionline.comFive wanted transgenders surrender before court

Also on the web,

planetransgender Friday, March 13, 2009 Sex-change for Free : Tamil Nadu India

Indian Express.com Sex-change for free

Investigate Bush administration officials who authorized torture

As you may recall, the ACLU has been trying to get Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memos that provided the legal basis for the CIA’s illegal torture program.

Tomorrow, April 16, a deadline set in our FOIA lawsuit, we may finally see the documents authored by then-OLC attorneys Steven Bradbury and Jay Bybee. The memos reportedly provided legal justification for the CIA’s use of enhanced interrogation methods — at black sites like the ones Abd Al-Rahim Hussain Mohammed Al-Nashiri was held in — that amounted to torture. The memos also reportedly provided legal cover for the CIA’s interrogation methods in anticipation of Congress’s expected effort to outlaw “cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment,” which it did in the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005, passed several months after Bradbury issued the memos.
In this new ACLU video, National Security Project Director Jameel Jaffer talks about why it’s so important for the Obama administration to live up to its promise of transparency by disclosing the memos.


If you haven’t already, please send a letter to Attorney General Holder. He’s taken the first step and signed-off on the release of the memos. Tell him now to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate Bush administration officials who authorized torture.

ACLU Demands Tennessee Schools Stop Censoring Gay Educational Websites (4/15/2009)

Filtering Software Still Allows So-Called “Ex-Gay” Sites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org
NASHVILLE, TN - As many as 107 Tennessee public school districts could be illegally preventing students from accessing online information about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, according to a letter to sent to school officials by the American Civil Liberties Union. The letter demands that Knox County Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and the Tennessee Schools Cooperative unblock the Internet filtering category designated “LGBT” so that students can access political and educational information about LGBT issues on school computers.
“When I found out about this web filtering software, I wasn’t looking for anything sexual or inappropriate – I was looking for information about scholarships for LGBT students, and I couldn’t get to it because of this software,” said Andrew Emitt, a 17-year-old senior at Central High School in Knoxville. “Our schools shouldn’t be keeping students in the dark about LGBT organizations and resources.”
In its letter, the ACLU gives the districts and the Tennessee Schools Cooperative until April 29 to come up with a plan to restore access to the LGBT sites or any other category that blocks non-sexual websites advocating the fair treatment of LGBT people by the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. If that deadline is not met, the ACLU will file a lawsuit.
“Students at Knox County and Metro Nashville schools are being denied access to content that is protected speech under the First Amendment as well as the Tennessee state constitution,” said Tricia Herzfeld, Staff Attorney with the ACLU of Tennessee. “This kind of censorship does nothing but hurt students, whether they’re being harassed at school and want to know about their legal rights or are just trying to finish an assignment for a class.”
The Internet filtering software used by Knox County and Metro Nashville school districts blocks student access to the websites of many well-known national LGBT organizations, including:
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Marriage Equality USA
Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
Dignity USA (an organization for LGBT Catholics)
In its demand letter, the ACLU notes that websites that urge LGBT persons to change their sexual orientation or gender identity through so-called “reparative therapy” or “ex-gay” ministries – a practice denounced as dangerous and harmful to young people by such groups as the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics – can still be easily accessed by students.
“One of the problems with this software is that it only allows students access to one side of information about topics that are part of the public debate right now, like marriage for same-sex couples,” said Karyn Storts-Brinks, a librarian at Fulton High School in Knoxville, pointing out that the software blocks access to organizations that support marriage for same-sex couples like the Religious Coalition for Freedom to Marry or the Interfaith Working Group while allowing access to organizations that oppose marriage equality. “Students who need to do research for assignments on current events can only get one viewpoint, keeping them from being able to cover both sides of the issue. That’s not fair and can hinder their schoolwork.”
“Public schools are supposed to be a place where students learn from the open exchange of ideas,” said Eric Austin, a senior at Hume-Fogg High School in Nashville, which also uses the filtering software. “How are we supposed to be informed citizens and learn how to have respectful debate when our schools rule out an entire category of information for no good reason?”
No federal or state law requires school districts to block access to LGBT sites. Tennessee law, Tenn. Code § 49-1-221, only requires schools to implement filtering software to restrict information that is obscene or harmful to minors. About 80 percent of Tennessee public schools, including those in the Knox County and Metro Nashville districts, use filtering software provided by Education Networks of America (ENA), and the software’s default setting blocks sites ENA categorizes as LGBT. The ACLU believes that most of the 107 Tennessee school districts that use ENA’s filtering software keep the LGBT category blocked. ENA blocks access to a wide category of “LGBT” sites described on the organization’s website as
Sites that provide information regarding, support, promote, or cater to one's sexual orientation or gender identity including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender sites. This category does not include sites that are sexually gratuitous in nature which would typically fall under the Pornography category. Examples: glsen.org, gsanetwork.org, hrc.org
“When public schools only allow access to one side of an issue by blocking certain websites, they’re engaging in illegal viewpoint discrimination,” said Hedy Weinberg, Executive Director of the ACLU of Tennessee. “Over a hundred other school districts in Tennessee use the same filtering software used in Metro Nashville and Knox County, and we’re eager to find out whether any of those systems are also violating students’ Constitutional rights by restricting access to LGBT sites.”
Tennessee students, teachers, or school librarians whose schools use the ENA web filtering software and find that their access to LGBT websites is restricted are encouraged to contact the ACLU of Tennessee by phone at 615-320-7142 or by email at aclutn@aclu-tn.org.
Austin, Emitt, and Storts-Brinks are represented by Herzfeld, Chris Hansen and Catherine Crump of the ACLU First Amendment Working Group, and Christine Sun of the ACLU LGBT Project.
A copy of the ACLU’s demand letter is available at http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/youth/39346res20090413.html.

Wednesday 'Mini Statements' Open Andrade Murder Trial

Source 9News.com

"GREELEY - During the second day of jury selection, the prosecution and defense in the Allen Andrade murder trial gave a glimpse into how each side will proceed throughout trial."

"The prosecution [ Weld County Deputy District Attorney Brandi Nieto ] went first saying Andrade, 32, intentionally and deliberately murdered Angie Zapata, 18, on July 16, 2008. "

"You're also going to learn from the evidence that there's absolutely no evidence of any sexual activity occurring either on or around the time this murder was committed," Nieto said.

"Andrade's defense attorney, Annette Kundelius, followed saying Andrade did kill Zapata, but argued the murder was a crime of passion and doesn't rise to the level of first degree murder or a bias motivated crime. "

"When [Andrade] learned Angie was in fact Justin and was a male, he immediately reacted to that," she said. "He had been deceived and he reacted."

Complete original article at 9news.com
http://www.9news.com/rss/article.aspx?storyid=113868

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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der woman ...Colo. man convicted of murdering transgender woman, Angie Zapata. by AP News. Powered by Mochila. . Originally published on Wednesday April 22, 2009. Copyright © 2008 Page One News Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy policy.PageOneQ.com Latest - http://pageoneq.com/

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/