GLAAD Link - your round-up of LGBT headlines, October 2, 2014

Today's top LGBT news headlines.�For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Pro-LGBT�Republican donors to meet at secret Washington conference today ? Towleroad
Tory Minister retweets "Labor is full of queers" poem -- PinkNews
Bob�Witeck, Bob Connelly Jr. wed ? Washington Blade
Philippines largest city passes LGBT anti-discrimination law ? Gay Star News
Russia: Film screening about LGBT teens accused of violating anti-gay "propaganda" laws ? PinkNews
Watch: Kenya criticized for branding LGBT equality groups "unacceptable" ? PinkNews
Nick Griffin expelled from BNP, receives no sympathy whatsoever ? Gay Star News
Russia scraps US student exchange after LGBT couple adopts teen ? Gay Star News
Facebook�apologizes for "real name" policy ? The Advocate
The�decline of U.S. marriage rates explained in one incredible gif ? The Huffington Post
Holder's�final vow to Supreme Court: Uphold marriage equality ? The Advocate
Right-wingers�claim LGBT Republicans are "wrong," "terrible role models" ? The Advocate
WATCH:�Carmen Carrera and Geena Rocero want you to be "Gender Proud" ? The Advocate
LOCAL/REGIONAL
Equality�Virginia to host trans conference ? Washington Blade
Florida county Hillsborough votes to include LGBT rights civil protections ? PinkNews
Plans to move Houston Pride location after 36 years will help "break down barriers" ? PinkNews
Catholic college cancels "Milk" screening over rainbow flag flyer concerns ? PinkNews
Lesbian�couple suing sperm bank after giving birth to mixed-race baby ? Towleroad
Everything�you need to know so far about marriage equality in Utah ? The Advocate
Texas Attorney General: I oppose marriage equality because I?ve had a wife for 33 years -- PinkNews
Suit�seeks equity in social security survivor benefits ? The Advocate
Local�LGBT organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, share insights on inclusion ? The Rainbow Times
WATCH:�Arizona high school throws out ballots for lesbian homecoming couple ? The Advocate
Programs�combat high substance & alcohol abuse rates in LGBT community ? The Rainbow Times
COMMENTARY
How�being visible helps the transgender cause, keeps the momentum going ? The Rainbow Times
Op-ed:�What I learned protesting in Ferguson ? The Advocate
Op-ed:�Why our next Attorney General should be LGBT ? The Advocate
Has�PrEP been proven effective? ? The Advocate
In�defense & celebration of femininity: Getting beyond judgments, even within the queer community ? The Rainbow Times
ENTERTAINMENT
WATCH: Kristen Chenoweth is out to inspire in soaring new song from "I am Harvey Milk" -- SheWired
Ryan�Seacrest sits down with his "male crush" Sam Smith: VIDEO ? Towelroad
The 12 LGBT poets that you have to read right now ? Gay Star News
Neil Patrick Harris talks about having Elton John sing his first dance ? PinkNews
US Big Brother winner reveals he left the show after finding out he is HIV positive -- PinkNews
British metal band Judas Priest told not to make LGBT references during Russian gig ? PinkNews
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October 2, 2014

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