CAIRO, Egypt -- The last 30 years of Egypt’s history have told a tale of regression, oppression and the slow erosion of democratic institutions. The Egyptian state, under the leadership of Hosni Mubarak, has been in a state of emergency for almost the entire duration of his presidency. Human rights have been shifted to a back burner in this military regime, with tyranny, harassment, and torture being the order of the day. The Queen Boat Trial of 2001 was a very clear and pronounced display of the Egyptian state’s homophobia.

BOSTON -- In an effort to provide a safe space for transgendered people to share their stories, the Massachusets Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) and Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) launched the "I Am: Transgender People Speak" campaign on Sunday.

The multimedia campaign aims to educate the public about the diverse communities of transgender individuals, families and allies through a collection of recorded stories.

Project developers hope to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions of transgender individuals by highlighting the realities of their lived experience.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Although many LGBT Argentines have been celebrating the passing of the Same-Sex Marriage and Adoption Law earlier this year, the transgendered members of this community know that there is still much work to be done towards full equality in Argentina.

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- Some Mona Shores High School students say administrators stole the homecoming king throne from the rightful winner -- a transgender senior.

The controversy is playing out in the school's hallways, and on Facebook.

Some classmates believe the crown belongs to Oakleigh Reed -- who was born as Oakleigh Marie, but who now goes as Oakleigh Marshall, or Oak for short.

In fact, friends have started a Facebook page, titled, "Oak is My King."