'NYC must pay $5.9 million to settle after transgender woman's death' & other Mon midday news briefs

New York City will pay $5.9 million to settle suit after transgender woman’s death- Good. get up off the money.

Federal judge: State Department must recognize U.S. citizenship of gay couple’s daughter - Damn skippy! 

The World Is Finally Ready for Trans Musical Genius Glenn Copeland - Sounds promising.

Antigay lawmaker cooks up revenge plot against primary opponent who beat her - A shame and a disgrace.