26 August 2016

Where in the Bible does it say you can’t be transgender? Nowhere.

Eliel Cruz
The Washington Post


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25 August 2016

Americans Are Embracing Transgender Rights

Andrew McGill
The Atlantic

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Transgender Ken doll cake sparks outrage. Supporters tell critics to eat it.

Lindsey Bever
The Washington Post


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ezs note:  Uhhhh...eek?

24 August 2016

More Attacks on Transgender Rights

Editorial Board
The New York Times


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please press:  http://www.nytimes.com

23 August 2016

Kelly Osbourne, Zackary Drucker unite for transgender film festival

Tre'vell Anderson
Los Angeles Times


Kelly Osbourne

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please press:  http://www.latimes.com

22 August 2016

Transgender inmates wage slow battle for necessary medical care in prison

Teresa Welsh
McClatchyDC


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Evangelical college presidents ask Haley to oppose transgender directive

Deanna Pan
The Post and Courier


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Texas Judge Issues Nationwide Injunction Blocking Trans-Friendly School Guidelines

Mark Joseph Stern
Slate


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21 August 2016

PATTAYA: Two Teens Charged with Murder after Transgender Woman Found Dead Under Couples Hotel Room Bed (Thailand)

Chaiyot Pupattanapong
Chiangrai Times


Pattaya, Thailand

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PICS: Mokgadi Caster Semenya, our golden girl!

Ashfak Mohamed
IOL


Caster Semenya

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ezs note:  Great job, Caster!!!

Hande Kader: Outcry in Turkey over transgender woman's murder (UK)

Press
BBC


Hande Kader

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please press:  http://www.bbc.com

ezs note:  We remember you, Hande...

20 August 2016

Clearwater, Florida


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18 August 2016

West Hartford Police Adopt LGBT Policy

Mikaela Porter
Hartford Courant


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ezs note:  Yay!  It's in my town, guys!

09 August 2016

Witness says suspect Henry Gleaves shot and killed transgender prostitute

Lawrence Smith
WDRB.com


Henry Gleaves

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please press:  http://www.wdrb.com

Hijras threaten stir if Centre fails to amend Transgenders Bill (India)

Press
The Siasat Daily


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Poll: Young Americans overwhelmingly favor LGBT rights

Press
Chicago Tribune

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Suspect identified in shooting that left transgender Moss Point woman in ICU

Tyler Carter
gulflive.com


Charles Ray Lofton

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ezs note:  Especially if you live in the Gulf Coast area of Mississippi, and you see Charles Ray Lofton, do not approach him.  Rather, let the police do their job.  You can reach them at the Moss Point police department at 228-475-1711 or at Crimestoppers at 1-877-787-5898.

Nike airs first commercial featuring a transgender athlete during Olympics

Nicole Bitette
(New York) Daily News


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02 August 2016

The story of a five-year-old Icelandic transgender girl (Iceland)

Press
Iceland Monitor


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Former Oregon Inmate Featured in Documentary on Transgender Prisoners

Press
KEZI.com


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Yarmouth transgender teen launches petition in support of gender anti-discrimination bill (Canada)

Tina Comeau
Shelburne County Coast Guard


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Cleveland family thinks transgender woman was killed because of gender identity

Cory Shaffer
cleveland.com


Skye Mockabee

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please press:  http://www.cleveland.com

ezs note:  If you have any information about who killed Skye Mockabee, please call the Cleveland police immediately! The phone number is 216-623-5000, or the fax number is 216-623-5584.  Thanks.

Rest in peace, Skye... 


'Transgender people are neglected in Sweden' (Sweden)

Press
thelocal.se


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please press:  http://www.thelocal.se

28 July 2016

Coulsdon woman hoping to win Miss Transgender UK final crown (UK)

James Booker
Croydon Advertiser


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Jazz Jennings Gets Personal About Transgender Bathroom Debate

James MichaelNichols
The Huffington Post


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25 July 2016

Sheriff: Navy seaman accused of robbing, stabbing transgender woman

Justin Mitchell and Margaret Baker
SunHerald


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ezs note:  This just happened a few minutes later in the case of Dee Whigham.  Good work, Jackson County sheriffs!  By the way,  the case is ongoing, so keep a sharp eye out for the person of interest.  Once again, let the police handle it.

Family confirms St. Martin homicide victim was a transgender woman

Staff
WLOX


Dee Whigham

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ezs note:  If you see the person pictured in the photo, DO NOT approach him - let the police do their job.  They can be reached at 228-209-8124 or 228-769-3063.  Thanks.

Rest in peace, Dee.

Wall of Love to block Westboro’s hate at Philly anti-trans protest

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation


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Transgender woman tapped as Democratic convention’s official timekeeper

Joey Garrison
Knoxville News Sentinel


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please press:  http://www.knoxnews.com

23 July 2016

Wentworth star learns about transgender (New Zealand)

Shaun Bamber
stuff.co.nz


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please press:  http://www.stuff.co.nz

Helping Transgender People Find Their Voice

Staff
NPR


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please press:  http://www.npr.org

Chenoa, Illinois


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21 July 2016

His royal pomposity, Donald Trump


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Well, now it's official.  Donald Trump has bumbled his way into Cleveland and taken home the, uh, "prize".  And, oh, the show he gave.  He introduced his wife Melania, and she promptly fumbled her speech by cribbing portions of Michelle Obama's speech!  (In her defense, she was simply reading what the speechwriter put down... but still, what was he thinking by hiring such dumbasses?  

Now, think back to when John McCain was running against Barack Obama.  Sure, he made some fumbles, but I want to point out one really good thing that McCain did.  Did he really want to win?  You're damn right he did.  He wanted it so bad, he could taste it.  But McCain had another trait.  It's called honor.  And so when some nitwit spouted some of her half-baked "ideas" regarding Obama, McCain called her on it.  We are two honorable men in the Senate, he said, and you should listen to what each of have to say before deciding.

Damn.  How about that.

But here comes Trump to save the day!  When some noodlebrains (mostly the Tea Party) stated that Barack Obama had "faked" his birth certificate, who do you think led the charge?  I'll give you one guess.

Some folks may grumble that the only reason that I despise Trump is that he is a Republican.  Absolutely untrue.  I respect Romney.  I respect McCain.  Hell, I even have a little bit for Dubya.  (At the end of his second term, he ordered waters in the Pacific Ocean a protected class.  Good move, George.)

And so, I break with tradition and urge you to send Trump packing.

So long, Donald.  See you in Hades.

19 July 2016

RNC Day One: Transphobic Rhetoric in Prime Time

Brandon Lorenz
HRC



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press please:  http://www.hrc.org

Beyond Bathrooms — Meeting The Health Needs Of Transgender People

Mark A. Schuster, Sari A. Reisner, and Sarah E. Onorato
The Huffington Post


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please press:  http://www.thebaynet.com

Mormon Couple's Marriage Stronger than Ever After Transgender Transition: 'Love Is Bigger than Gender'

Cathy Free
People


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please press:  http://www.people.com

El Pollo Loco franchisee takes on transgender mission

Lisa Jennings
Nation's Restaurant News


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ezs note:  If you live in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, or Utah, and have a knack for food, maybe El Pollo Loco is for you.  I can't make any guarantees, but, hey, why not give it a try?

15 July 2016

Transgender surgery in Thousand Oaks aimed at confirming identity

Tom Kisken
Ventura County Star


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please press:  http://www.vcstar.com

Fort Peck Tribe rescinds transgender bathroom policy amid criticism

Aja Goare
KTVQ.com


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