Women charged in transgender hate crime

David Ham
http://www.kirotv.com

to read more, go to: http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/women-charged-transgender-hate-crime/ngd2c/

ezs note:  I'm very glad that Jackson has been arrested; now I hope that Marjorie Marple becomes her co-cellmate. If you know of her whereabouts, PLEASE call Seattle police now.

How to Be a Man: Redefining Masculinity

Michael Carter
http://www.huffingtonpost.com


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I've experienced racism - and every other -ism - from every angle:  from gays, from lesbians, from blacks, from women.  You would think that people who would have been oppressed would go, "Oh, I see what's going on here."  But they don't.

     - RuPaul

'To Quote A Queer'

Women build home for Indonesia’s aging transgender community - Rebecca Henschke - http://fsrn.org

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Indonesian LBT Women Exposed to Backlash - GRACE POORE - http://www.autostraddle.com

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Release, Change of Bond Denied for Furr ---Off-duty MPD officer accused of shooting at transgender women denied bail as he awaits October trial (http://www.metroweekly.com)

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Including transgender women in Miss Singapore Universe is actually a good thing (http://asiancorrespondent.com)

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Suicide Rate for Trans Women Denied Implants Alarming (www.advocate.com)

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Some transgender women pay a high price to look more feminine (nytimes)

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ezs note:  Please believe me, I know how urgently you want to look like a woman, but don't give in to these frauds.  They'll take your money and likely KILL you!!!  Talk to your counselor about which legal alternatives exist.

HIV prevention for transgender women & tobacco use among sexual and gender minorities (healthoutreach)

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Transgender Protections Foes Claim Bill Would Leave Women, Children Vulnerable (On Top Magazine)

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Amnesty International Fights Proposed Changes to European Violence Against Women Treaty (care2)

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PReP reduces the risk of acquiring HIV infection among gay and bisexual and transgender women who have sex with men (Speroforum)

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ezs note:  although this article is helpful, it's also good to read the CDC report at the end of the article.  Be fully informed!

Pope Benedict: Women Can Use Condoms To Stop HIV (Gothamist)

ezs note: This article is, admittedly, very short. Whether you are a practicing Catholic, semi-practicing, or a critic, I advise you to read the more extensive books and articles. Thanks.

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HIV risk in gay men (ezs note: and transgender women) reduced by new pill (Rillara)

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Opponents believe topless women are a "lewd spectacle" (Gothamist)

Across the country yesterday, Go Topless hosted annual rallies in an attempt to give women the same topless rights as men. (more above)

Study recommends normal breast screening for transsexual women; sex expert disagrees (Diagnostic Imaging)