[International] [Science]
Females may harbor biological “inner male”

In adult fe­male mice, switch­ing off one gene seems to start turn­ing the ovaries in­to tes­ti­cles and trig­gers the pro­duct­ion of male hor­mones at nor­mal male levels, sci­en­tists say.

[España]
Ararteko defiende 3 transexuales operados clínicas privadas perciban ayuda Gobierno vasco
El Ararteko, Iñigo Lamarca, aseguró hoy que las personas transexuales que se operaron en clínicas privadas este año, antes de que el nuevo Ejecutivo anunciara las intervenciones en Osakidetza e interrumpiera las ayudas que ofrecía el Departamento de Asuntos Sociales, tienen "una expectativa de derecho" sobre los gastos derivados de las intervenciones, por lo que "tienen derecho a recurrir".

[España]
Asociación Colegades sale de Federación Colegas por “incompatibilidad en el ideario”
La asociación Colegades, en una asamblea extraordinaria celebrada el domingo día 20 en la ciudad de Cádiz, y por mayoría absoluta, ha decidido escindirse de la confederación Colegas, debido a “una incompatibilidad en el ideario”.

[Netherlands] [Blog/Science]
Sexual Hormones and the Brain – Part 1

Over the next few days, I’ll be summarizing this article. I can’t print it in it’s entirety due to copyright restrictions. So I’ll summarize the information in bits and pieces.
Stay tuned. This will get interesting.
Biology of Sexual Identity and Orientation – Part 2

[Lithuania]
Lithuania revises gay ‘promotion’ law, rights activists still wary

Lithuanian lawmakers revised a controversial law on Tuesday that banned the promotion of homosexuality, but gay rights campaigners warned the move did nothing to assuage their concerns.

[Kenya]
Country in Denial Over Homosexuals

Research about homosexuality in Kenya suggests it's not just a decadent foreign influence, and it's not confined to tourists at the Coast. And one thing is certain: pretending it doesn't exist has its consequences.

[Uganda]
Republicans Condemn Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill

Five Republican representatives – Chris Smith, Frank Wolf, Joe Pitts, Trent Franks and Anh "Joseph" Cao – have written a letter to Ugandan President Yoweri Mouseveni pressing him to stop pending legislation that would severely criminalize homosexuality and sometimes impose the death penalty for homosexual acts.
Ugandan officials say anti-homosexual law will be passed
US Congressmen Call on Ugandan President to Reject Anti-Homosexual Legislation
Opinion: Anti-gay preaching goes too far

[Rwanda]
Lawmakers Seek to Scrap Article on Homosexuality

After months of speculation, the Political Affairs Committee in the Lower Chamber of Parliament has requested fellow law makers to consider scrapping the article on homosexuality from the penal code in conformity with the International Charter on Civil rights, The New Times can exclusively reveal.

[Pakistán]
Tribunal Pakistán insta Gobierno contratar transexuales y garantizar sus derechos civiles
La Corte Suprema de Pakistán ordenó al gobierno disponer las medidas necesarias para garantizar los derechos civiles de las personas transexuales, travestis, eunucos y hermafroditas del país, reconociéndolas como integrantes el "tercer sexo".
Govt should ensure eunuchs get their rights: SC
CJ advises eunuchs be appointed for loans recoveryPakistani eunuchs to have distinct gender
Engage eunuchs to recover loans

[Malaysia] [Commentary]
A case of he/she and not much help
Should Malaysia reconsider its approach and accord more latitude to Muslim transsexuals? A Muslim country like Iran has done so – but such a move here will lead to another host of questions.

[Japan]
Male Maids Serve It Up At Japan's First Cross-Dressing Maid Cafe
At Hibari-kei, your maid just might be a master - actually they ALL are, since this unique floating Maid Cafe is the first in Japan to feature cross-dressing male maid servers. (Photo)
[Blog/Commentary] Japanese Cross-Dressing Cafe

[Australia]
Beyondblue commits to LGBT mental health
The National LGBT Health Alliance has hailed talks between health experts and educators and national anti-depression group beyondblue a success.

[USA]
Lesbian Fave Katy Perry Tweets and Offends GLAAD
Lesbian fave and controversial performer Katy Perry created a recent tweet in which she posted a nude photo of what appears to be a transgender man and then mocked the person, reports the Advocate.
Katy Perry in trouble over 'transphobic' tweet
[Blog/Commentary] Katy Perry Posted a Transphobic Tweet, and GLAAD Didn't Like It

[USA]
Kidman takes on risky role to 'challenge myself'
As Nicole Kidman lounges in a fancy suite at a mid-Manhattan hotel, she's asked why she decided to play the world's first post-op transsexual in an upcoming movie.

[CA, USA]
Memorial for slain trans woman

The Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center's Trans Thrive program held a memorial Saturday, December 19 for slain transgender woman Mariah Qualls.

[CO, USA]
Anarchist Ariel Attack pleads guilty to Democratic Party Denver vandalism

Transgender anarchist Ariel Attack pleaded guilty today to smashing eleven storefront-style windows at the Colorado Democratic Party headquarters in August. She pleaded to a second-degree misdemeanor, will be placed on one year probation and pay $5,000. In the wake of the politically charged dramatic act of vandalism, Attack faced felony charges of criminal mischief. Attack smashed the windows with an accomplice at 2:30 in the morning August 25 and was apprehended on her bicycle after a brief chase. The accomplice was never caught and remains unnamed in public records.
Political activist pleads guilty in window-smashing
Transgender Activist Pleads Guilty to Democrats’ Office Vandalism
Transgender Anarchist Pleads Guilty To Vandalism

[GA, USA]
East Point protects gay, trans employees

A unanimous East Point City Council on Monday expanded the city’s nondiscrimination policy to include gays, just a few weeks after voters rejected two LGBT candidates and ousted the incumbent mayor.

[MA, USA]
Inmate's lawyer says sex change is necessary

A lawyer for a convicted murderer suing the state for a sex-change operation said Monday that the surgery is the only treatment that will significantly reduce the inmate's depression and anxiety.

[Honduras]
Killing Activists in Honduras

The bodies of slain activists are piling up in Honduras. While it's being kept quiet in most Honduran and international media, the rage is building among a dedicated network of friends spreading the word quickly with the tragic announcement of each compañero/a.

[Venezuela]
Caracas entrega premio “Luis María Olaso” a abogada y activista transexual, Tamara Adrián
El Cabildo Metropolitano de Caracas entregó la primera edición de la Orden Metropolitana “Luis María Olaso”, reconocimiento que hace el ente legislativo a todas aquellas personas y organizaciones que han dedicado esfuerzos para defender, promover y divulgar los Derechos humanos en el Área Metropolitana de Caracas. (Foto)

[Puerto Rico]
Finalista de “Viva el Sueño” deploró el asesinato de Steven López Mercado
El cantautor mexicano Fedro, finalista de “Viva el Sueño”, llegó hoy a Puerto Rico alzando su voz contra la homofobia y solidarizándose con la familia del joven puertorriqueño Jorge Steven López Mercado, asesinado en noviembre pasado, en lo que han llamado un caso de crimen de odio.

[Argentina]
La Justicia avaló la adecuación sexual de la directora transexual de un colegio argentino
La docente podrá someterse a una cirugía para reasignarse en mujer / Pedirá a la Apross que cubra la operación de manera gratuita / Quiere recuperar su lugar en la escuela. (Foto)