Joan Rivers jokes Obama is gay, first lady is transgender
(CNN)– Who needs Fourth of July fireworks when you have Joan Rivers around? The comedian known for her lack of self-censoring recently officiated a same-sex wedding and was asked by a photographer if she believed the United States would ever see the first …

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Did Joan Rivers go too far (again) with gay Obama joke?
It’s hard to tell whether Joan Rivers was joking when she said that President Obama is gay. “Everybody knows,” she said. And first lady Michelle Obama? “A tranny.” “A what!?” says a startled reporter. Rivers turns to the camera with a …

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Orlando takes steps to add transgender individuals to anti-discrimination policy
The city of Orlando is working to take another step toward expanding gender equality.   City Council members are now considering changing the city’s anti-discrimination policy to include transgender people.   Channel 9’s Lori Brown spent much of July 4 at Disney World where Outfest, the area’s first festival catering to gay parents and their children, is underway.   While Florida law does not …

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Is Univision Ready To Up Its Game When It Comes To Women?
A commentator notes the Spanish-language network has strengthened its coverage of and relationship with the LGBT community. But Univision’s depiction of women is mired in negative stereotypes.

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