Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Two studies that prove domestic violence is an LGBT issues - The Advocate
Study: LGBT youth face worse treatment in foster care than peers - The Advocate
LGBTs push to expand Civil Rights Act - The Rainbow Times
Ecuador recognizes same-sex couples' unions on national ID cards - PinkNews
Daily Caller defends racist, transphobic writer again "politically correct hysteria" - Equality Matters
WATCH: Mt. Holyoke becomes first Seven Sisters school to admit trans women - The Advocate
WATCH: Trans refugee finally finds safety in New Zealand - The Advocate
As college enrollment dwindles, schools aim to attract growing LGBT student population - Towleroad
LOCAL/REGIONAL
Justice Department will investigate the Ferguson Police Department - The New Civil Rights Movement
Mississippi silicone pumper Tracey Lynn Garner gets life - TransGriot
Andrew Cray remembered for contributions to LGBT health - Washington Blade
New campaign urges Florida Gov. Rick Scott not to appeal ruling striking down marriage equality ban - Towleroad
NY venue will stop weddings rather than serve same-sex couples - The Advocate
BREAKING: Federal judge upholds Louisiana marriage equality ban - The Advocate
Duke's historic LGBT-inclusive application question matters - The Huffington Post
One man's attempt to warn Fire Island residents about climate change - BuzzFeed
Men's styled clothing line for women and trans men "pops up" in Boston - The Rainbow Times
Coalition of orgs. raises funds for Northampton's homeless & hungry - The Rainbow Times
COMMENTARY
Did Daniel Pierce's coming-out video upset you? Here are 5 things you can do - The Huffington Post
Comment: More needs to be done to protect LGBT services against budget cuts - PinkNews
Op-ed: Let gay and bi youth lead in HIV advocacy - The Advocate
An open letter from openly lesbian city council member Jovanka Beckles - Elixher
14 times Tumblr didn't have time for homophobic comments - BuzzFeed
Op-ed: PrEP, shame and the international spread of HIV - The Advocate
Transition & family: Dealing with resistance and lack of acceptance - The Rainbow Times
The Frivolist: 10 smart ways to capitalize on back-to-school savings - The Rainbow Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Nicky Da B, queer rap pioneer, dies at 24 - Out
Chris Brown pleads guilty in DC assault case - Washington Blade
Robin Roberts launches Rock'n Robin Productions - AfterEllen
SPORTS
Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam comes out as gay: "I just wanted to be true to myself" - Gay Star News
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