18 May 2016

Editorial: New law protecting transgender people is a step forward

Editorial Board
Montreal Gazette


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Gov. Sam Brownback rejects federal guidance on transgender students

Tim Carpenter
cjonline.com


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ezs note:  Once again, read the freakin' document...

Transgender Woman Loses Support from Her Family After Coming Out and Dropping 120 Lbs.

Julie Mazziotta
People


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Large-scale HIV vaccine trial to launch in South Africa

Press
National Institutes of Health

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please press:  https://www.nih.gov

ezs note:  We have to be careful - after all, it won't be until 2020 that we receive the results - but it could be that this vaccine is promising.  In the meantime, please use medicines that are useful NOW.

17 May 2016

Read the freakin' document!!


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An awful lot of press has gone forth - governors mostly - spewing forth what 'terrible'' things portend their innocent students - but have you actually read the document?  You can do so here.

Georgia Governor Blasts Transgender Student Order

Kathleen Foody
ABC News


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Canada Moves to Ban Discrimination Against Transgender People

Ian Austen
The New York Times


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ezs note:  Congratulations, Canada!  Now , if only we were able to get your neighbor to the south to behave likewise... AHEM...

15 May 2016

Jewish Groups Cheer Obama’s Transgender Protections

Ron Kampeas
Forward


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A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate

Lizette Alvarez
The New York Times


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ezs note:  It goes to show you that what is needed in Congress is not a label, such as Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, what have you - what is needed are thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent people.  Thanks, Ms Ros-Lehtinen!

14 May 2016

Denmark to become first country not to define being transgender as a mental illness

Simon Robb
Metro.co.uk


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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Can’t Explain What Transgender Means, Has a Total Meltdown: WATCH

Sean Mandell
Towleroad


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Transgender mafia boss found dead in 'execution-style' killing (UK)

Harriet Sinclair
Independent


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13 May 2016

Donald Trump Says Transgender Bathroom Issue Should Be Left to the States. Will That Be Enough for Social Conservatives?

Eric Levitz
Daily Intelligencer


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Little Rock Nine’ Student: Transgender Bathroom Debate Is Part of Civil Rights Fight

Katie Reilly
Time


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Arkansas governor recommends schools 'disregard' Obama's transgender directive

Sarah Chaffin
KATV


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U.S. Directive on Transgender Access Intensifies Debate

Richard Perez-Pena and Jack Healy
The New York Times


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04 May 2016

One more hurdle for transgender rights effort

Frank Phillips / phillips@globe.com
Boston Globe


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Alabama City Council Recalls Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law

Dominic Holden / dominic.holden@buzzfeed.com
BuzzFeed


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Students sue suburban school system over transgender locker room access

Duaa Eldeib / deldeib@tribpub.com
Dawn Rhodes / cdrhodes@tribpub.com
Chicago Tribune


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This 25-Year-Old Transgender Woman Is Responsible for That Viral Bathroom Selfie

Lauren Duca
Teen Vogue


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03 May 2016

01 May 2016

North Carolina transgender bathroom law prompts boycotts as anger grows (UK)

David Usborne
The Independent


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ezs note:  Oh, I couldn't help but noticing what Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said in a speech the other day:  "If a corporation wanting to do business in North Carolina does not see the worth of our children in the same light, then I wish them well as they do business somewhere else."  See?  He would welcome your leaving.  

That means you, Hurricanes... Hartford would welcome you!

30 April 2016

Backlash, praise for Target's position on transgender issue picks up steam

Kavita Kumar
StarTribune


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ezs note:  To those who wish to petition in FAVOR of Target, please go to moveon.org. Also, if you wish, buy a few items from Target.  Thanks!

Why we must learn to live with the elephants


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Because they are among the most humane creatures on earth.

Because they only eat grassland.

Because, as they roam the savanna, you are awestruck by their beauty.

In order to keep your humanity alive, you must do your part.

That is why.

29 April 2016

Group starts petition opposing transgender policy at New London-Spicer schools

Carolyn Lange
The Bemidji Pioneer


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Feds list schools that sought exemption from discrimination statute

Tim Devaney
The Hill


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Ted Cruz, Attacking Donald Trump, Uses Transgender Bathroom Access as Cudgel

Trip Gabriel
The New York Times


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27 April 2016

B.C. court intervenes in parental dispute over transgender child (Canada)

Press
thestar.com


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ACLU Considers Legal Challenge To Anti-Transgender Restroom Law In Alabama

Dominic Holden
BuzzFeed


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Transgender girls at B.C. legislature to back human rights code bill (Canada)

Press
Winnipeg Free Press


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How other stores are handling transgender bathroom policies

Hadley Malcolm
USA Today


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26 April 2016

An HIV Prevention Pill for Transgender Persons

Scott LaFee and Lisa Loeb Stanga
UC San Diego Health


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ezs note:  As always, before you take Truvada, talk with an experienced physician about the benefits and contraindications.  Also, refrain from sex before beginning treatment.  Thanks!

Iranian Transgender Youth Reveal Parents Reaction to Their 'Inner Disorder'

Press
Sputnik News


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Transgender teen fights back after suspension for using 'wrong' bathroom

Emanuella Grinberg
CNN


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I voted today... DID YOU?


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