[Portugal]
Contar Gisberta em 15 minutos
A transexual assassinada há oito anos no Porto dá origem a um monólogo com Rita Ribeiro. Bruno Horta recomenda.

[Europe]
European sterilization of transgender people more widespread than thought
It was a rape of a trans woman in Sweden that brought to attention the ‘sterilization before legal gender change’ law that was on the books in there and in what I thought was just a few other European nations. As it turns out, most European nations have a similar law. In fact, it would be simpler to list the countries that don’t have the sterilization requirement — the United Kingdom, Spain and Portugal. (Sweden is dropping their requirement this year and Hungary apparently doesn’t enforce theirs.)

[Brasil]
Destaque em Salve Jorge, Patricia Araújo fala sobre tráfico internacional de travestis: “É uma triste realidade”
Na pele da travesti Priscila, de Salve Jorge, Patricia Araújo revela com exclusividade ao NLucon que torce para que sua personagem tenha um final feliz. Realizada com o destaque, a atriz afirma que, depois de sofrer nas mãos de Russo (Adriano Garib), Priscila merece ser liberta e terminar com o namorado com quem conversou via fone em um dos capítulos.

[India]
Transgender woman stands for election in Indian state of Karnataka
If elected on 5 May, Soumya will push for trans rights in Karnataka, southern India

[Canada]
City denies permit for Pride Trans March
Activists vow to organize Yonge Street march with or without Pride Toronto's help

[USA]
NCTE Staff Top Inaugural “Trans 100" List
Released today, the Trans 100 list celebrates transgender activists, artists, and legal advocates in the U.S. NCTE is honored that the inaugural Trans 100 list recognizes the contributions of current staff and board members Mara Keisling, Harper Jean Tobin, Marisa Richmond, and Avory Faucette, as well as former staff and board members Diego Sanchez, Masen Davis and Jaan Williams. The Trans 100 list will be released annually.
'Trans 100' List, Honoring Transgender Pioneers, Unveiled By We Happy Trans And This Is H.O.W.
First-ever Trans 100 List unveiled to shine spotlight on accomplishments and raise visibility

[USA]
Rep. Paul Broun: No Sex Change Operations Because 'I Like Being A Boy'
In attacking Obamacare at a town hall meeting, Georgia Rep. Paul Broun criticized the Affordable Care Act's coverage for sex change operations.
Republican Lawmaker Opposes Transgender Health Coverage Because ‘I Like Being A Boy’
Congressman Doesn't Support 'Sex Changes' Because He 'Likes Being a Boy'

[USA]
DC Introduces First Transgender Character in Mainstream Comics
Once banned from the world of mainstream comic books by the infamous Comics Code Authority, LGBT characters now have a stronger presence in the world of superhero comics than ever before, with gay and lesbian heroes like Batwoman, Northstar and Green Lantern Alan Scott openly declaring who they are — and even getting married. Today, DC Comics told Wired that it will continue to expand the LGBT diversity of its superhero universe by introducing the first openly transgender character in a mainstream superhero comic.

[FL, USA]
Dana White: There Was No Point in Matt Mitrione Doing Interview about Fallon Fox
It's safe to say UFC president Dana White was none too amused by Matt Mitrione's recent rant aimed at transgender fighter Fallon Fox.
Mitrione's Fallon Fox rant misses difference between discussion and damnation
UFC Suspends Mitrione For Berating Trans Fighter Fallon Fox
Mixed martial arts fighter suspended for calling trans woman a ‘disgusting freak’

[MA, USA]
Thousands calling for Smith College to stop discriminating against trans women
More than three thousand people have joined a Smith College student group in their call for an end to Smith's refusal to even consider the applications of certain trans women.

[MI, USA]
Michigan Lawmaker: Transgender Protections ‘Violate The Privacy Rights Of Women And Children’
The city of Royal Oak, Michigan was on track to become the 22nd city in the state to establish LGBT nondiscrimination protections, but that measure is now being challenged at the ballot through a citywide referendum. State House Rep. Tom McMillin (R) issued a news release explaining why he thinks the protections would “violate the privacy rights of women and children”:
'Men using women's restrooms' argument against LGBT rights law irrelevant and confused, activists say

[NC, USA]
New state non-discrimination bill introduced, includes teachers
Four Democratic lawmakers have introduced a new state employment non-discrimination bill. Unlike a similar bill introduced in late March, the bill introduced Tuesday would also extend protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity to teachers and other school staff across the state.

[TX, USA]
TX legislative panel advances pro-LGBT bill for 1st time in 12 years
Even in Texas, LGBT equality is inching forward.