World : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 08/30/2014‏

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Updates from LGBTQ Nation LGBTQ Nation Own a business, or provide a service? Get listed in our Business / Service Directory. In the 08/30/2014 edition: St. Louis Rams cut Michael Sam, 1st openly gay player drafted in the NFL Hawaii governor blames primary loss on support for marriage equality Four unsolved murders of transgender women test Baltimore police outreach Study: 1 in 5 kids in Los Angeles County foster care identifies as LGBTQ St. Louis Rams cut Michael Sam, 1st openly gay player drafted in the NFL Aug 30, 2014 01:15 pm ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams have cut Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team. The 7th-round draft pick has been outspoken and confident as his progress was watched as closely as any rookie in the league. He has been cheered by athletes and celebrities. In the end, the defensive end couldn't make a team stocked with pass-rushers.         Related Stories The Waiting Game begins anew for Michael Sam Michael Sam gets last chance at Rams’ preseason impression ESPN apologizes for report on Michael Sam’s shower habits with Rams Read in browser »   Hawaii governor blames primary loss on support for marriage equality Aug 30, 2014 10:00 am HONOLULU -- Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said he lost his bid for re-election in a Democratic primary because of his decision to call a special session to legalize gay marriage. Republicans are allowed to vote for Democrats in Hawaii's open primary, and Abercrombie said they chose to vote against him because of his support for same-sex marriage and because they think...         Related Stories Charlie Crist urges Fla. governor not to appeal same-sex marriage ruling Report: Marriage equality would add $78 million, new jobs to Georgia economy Plaintiffs in Utah same-sex marriage case ask for Supreme Court review Read in browser »   Four unsolved murders of transgender women test Baltimore police outreach Aug 30, 2014 09:00 am BALTIMORE -- The day after Mia Henderson's body was found in a Baltimore alley, Police Commissioner Anthony Batts invited members of the city's LGBT community to a meeting. "We are listening. We are paying attention," he told them. "We are responding, and we are taking this very seriously." That isn't nearly enough, advocates and some citizens say, after the second unsolved killing...         Related Stories One year later, family, friends seek justice for transgender woman’s murder Charlie Crist urges Fla. governor not to appeal same-sex marriage ruling San Diego man accused of intentionally infecting dozens of men with HIV Read in browser »   Study: 1 in 5 kids in Los Angeles County foster care identifies as LGBTQ Aug 30, 2014 07:00 am LOS ANGELES -- One in five Los Angeles County foster youths identifies as LGBTQ, according to a study released this week by researchers at UCLA’s Williams Institute. The report, entitled “Sexual and Gender Minority Youth in Los Angeles County Foster Care: Assessing Disproportionality and Disparities,” is the first population-based survey aimed at measuring sexual orientation...         Related Stories Calif. man sues Little Caesars for denying health coverage to same-sex spouses San Diego man accused of intentionally infecting dozens of men with HIV Hawaii governor blames primary loss on support for marriage equality Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Charlie Crist urges Fla. governor not to appeal same-sex marriage ruling A gay dad’s open letter to the homophobic parents who threw away their gay son Daughter: Longtime LGBT ally Joan Rivers is in ‘serious condition’ The Waiting Game begins anew for Michael Sam Jamaican activist ends legal challenge to anti-sodomy law amid fears for his safety Bron : LGBTQ NATION