The New York Fire Department, currently under fire (no pun intended) for its lack of diversity, has for the most part welcomed the city's first trans firefighter.

Earlier this week the national Canadian newspaper the National Post ran a horrific transphobic ad that attacked children. Today, the publication has acknowledged its mistake in running the ad by issuing a very public apology. Details follow.

The photo above, the thesis project of a student on the cusp of receiving their Master's in Photoshop foolery, highlights the newest quote from the Kardashian sisters that employs the term "tranny." So, what do the sisters have to say about their look (and should we be kindly correcting them)?

It is now illegal to discriminate against a current or potential trans employee at Wal-Mart, America's largest employer. The corporation quietly updated its non-discrimination policy to include gender identity and gender expression.

Before we dive into this little controversy, one quick thing: kudos to The Huffington Post for launching an entire section devoted to the LGBT community.

Now, on to the discussion. (Follow the jump for the rest.)

Isn't it funny that after all of these seasons of Dancing with the Stars often featuring celebrities who have done unethical things in their careers, AFA is just now boycotting the show because of Chaz? Details after the jump.

Following her critically-approved Emmy hosting gig, Glee's Jane Lynch told Joy Behar that she wanted to be a boy when she was young. Now she just chocks it all up to being "really, really gay." Follow the jump for more!

Hmmm, perhaps the National Organization for Marriage's Maggie Gallagher didn't really think through attending a benefit performance of Dustin Lance Black's 8 on Monday night. (Maggie doesn't really think through much in life.) Details follow.

While Chaz Bono received some unexpected support from one Fox News commentator this week, the conservative network’s viewers spoke out (quite harshly) against the gay community in response to another news bit. Follow the jump to get the LGBT Fox roundup.

The application process for Australian passports just got a little more welcoming. A double-whammy win for progressives ensures a new era of acceptance for intersex and transgender applicants. Details follow.

While many haters would like to see not only transgender people, but all LGBT people excluded from organized sports, the NCAA has introduced new guidelines to ensure that transgender people can participate at the collegiate level. Read the guidelines after the jump.

While her baby Chaz sat next to Ellen, the one and only Cher called the talk show host to rip apart the transphobes who have given Dancing With The Stars an invaluable amount of press. Check out what Cher tells Ellen, after the jump.