Hattiesburg is 2nd in state to extend protections to gays
World's largest body of engineers boasts 425,000 members
Competition, strife among groups is counterproductive
Honors 'memories of those whose lives ended due to sexual identity or expression'
Activist praises nat'l group's role in victory
But nation's largest federation of labor organizations passes on trans healthcare resolution
Statewide GOP candidates voiced strong opposition
The former GWU basketball player and trans advocate talks to the Blade
Bobbie Dittmeier combines dual passions for sports, journalism
Convicted soldier: 'I am Chelsea Manning. I am female'
