lead story - The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye review – a call for compassion

Fiona Sturges

The Guardian

Bristol, UK (1873)

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lead story - The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye review – a cry for compassion

Felix Moore

The Guardian

Issues And Answers, ABC program

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immigration - As migrants surge over the border, America must respond with compassion

Editorial Board

Deseret News

immigrants taking oath

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ezs note:  As a Baha'i, I see immigration not as a simple nicety; I see it as an obligation to welcome the stranger.  All too often, these friends are met with suspicion and rejection.  Please leave your comments below.

South Carolina - South Carolina’s transgender youths deserve support and compassion — not mean-spirited legislation

David Bell
The State

Charleston, SC

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Belgium/USA - Belgium Oscar Submission 'Girl' Is "a Message of Courage, Bravery And Compassion" (Guest Column)

Nora Monsecour
Hollywood Reporter

(not from 'Girl')

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ezs note:  To see the opposite view, see https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/belgiums-oscar-submission-girl-is-a-danger-transgender-community-1166505

civil rights - Do the right thing on immigration

Carol Rose
CommonWealth

Massachusetts State House

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How a Hong Kong transgender bodybuilder is fighting discrimination – with compassion

Laurie Chen
South China Morning Post

Law Siu-Fung

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