05 December 2016

Westport Native Killed In Oakland Fire Remembered As 'Gentle Soul'

Vinny Vella
Hartford Courant


Riley Fritz, upper left

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ezs note:  She was originally from our little state of Connecticut... rest in peace, Riley...

Ben ”gay people are not deserving of equal rights” Carson, is Trump’s choice to head Housing & Urban Development

Chris Johnson
the pride


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Wal-Mart adds insurance coverage for transgender employees

Press
The Times-Picayune

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Listen to WNPR tonight...


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ezs note:  You may have missed it the first time, but a little after 10 pm (after the news)  Eastern time, you'll have a second chance to hear Fresh Air with Terry Gross.  Today, she interviewed Nicole Maines, who at the time she was going to school, she sued for the right to use the bathroom as any other student would. There is also an interview with a lawyer (separately).  To hear this, just go to WNPR.

04 December 2016

Donald J. Trump is president; What have we done?

Marsha Shearer
Villages-News.com


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Review: ‘Antagonyms’ at Curio Theatre Company

Joshua Millhouse
DC Metro Theater Arts


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Janet Mock on What the Election Means for Transgender Americans

Katy Steinmetz
Time


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China's gay community redefines term 'comrade'

Amy Qin
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Styxx, Portland’s biggest gay nightclub, is closing after 35 years

Ray Routhier
centralmaine.com


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03 December 2016

Muslim Woman Attacked By Men Screaming 'Donald Trump' Says No One Intervened

Gary Del Valle
The Gothamist


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ezs note:  Yeah, Donald, it/s so nice to have your followers behaving so... ahem... ethically...

IACHR to Review First LGBT Torture Case (Venezuela)

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Telesur


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MCCRORY LANDS A SPOT ON MAD'S '20 DUMBEST' LIST FOR HB2

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ABC11.com


Gov. Pat McCrory... I think...

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This woman took on her homophobic neighbour with 10,000 LGBT Christmas lights (UK)

Meka Beresford

Pink News


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‘Everybody wants to be seen’ — exhibit showcases LGBTQ artists in prison

Corinne Segal
WGBH


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Seoul, Seoul-tukpyolsi, South Korea


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ezs note: Well, how about Seoul?  Well, just a click will get you there!

02 December 2016

Black Bears protest North Carolina's HB2 law

Kayla Binette
WCSH6


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Belton trans teen wins court fight over judge’s order for mental exam

Max Londberg
The Kansas City Star


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Respecting the pronoun means respecting the person (Canada)

Zach Rosen
The Varsity


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Really, You’re Blaming Transgender People for Trump?

Jennifer Finney Boylan
The New York Times


Bill Maher, exchanging pleasantries

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01 December 2016

Skipping school: Faithless electors are planning their protest votes against Donald Trump

Matthew Rozsa
Salon


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ezs note:  If you are living in one of the states that voted for Trump and you are a Republican - but you can't stand the sight of this ogre - here is something you can do.  Remember - it isn't over until the fat ass sings!

World AIDS Day 2016: The Fight Is Not Over

Carolyn M. Brown

Black Enterprise



ezs note:  I called my Congressman to push for adequate and compassionate AIDS care... DID YOU???

Transgender health center to open in 2017

Jacob Took
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter


Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Transgender Saudi man speaks out publicly for first time to help others

Ellen Wulfhorst
Reuters


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Professor’s GoFundMe raising money for transgender rights goes viral

Ashni Gandhi
The Daily Illini


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30 November 2016

Vaccine Skeptics Are Excited About Donald Trump’s Presidency

Ruth Graham
Slate


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ezs note:  For more information on "Doctor" Andrew Wakefield , please see the Wikipedia entry on him.

South Bend woman's case could have national impact on LGBT rights

Press
South Bend Tribune

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Transgender Legal Assistance Available In Seattle Tonight

Neal McNamara
Patch


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Educators Say Parental Rights Bill Could Harm Trust With Students

Aliyya Swaby
KERA


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Trump’s latest Cabinet candidate called Orlando massacre a ‘distraction’ and mocked transgender ‘freaks’ (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News


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ezs note: To find out more information on David Clarke, get more info on Wikipedia.  Oh,yeah, I'll feel much more safe with him on the watch.  Or maybe I'll start carrying a billy club.  (Sigh...)



28 November 2016

Boulder County's LGBT community fears future, prepares for fight

John Bear
Times-Call


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ezs note:  If you live in Boulder County or the immediate area,  please note the directions on the left side of the page.

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER 8TH LISTENING SESSION ON HIV PREVENTION AND CARE WITH THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

Press
AIDS.gov


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Leaving no one behind (India)

Namita Bhandare
Live Mint


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Here’s A Great Way To Explain What Transgender Means To Kids

JamesMichael Nichols
The Huffington Post


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27 November 2016

Donald Trump Shown Bribing, Bullying Golf Course Workers in Unearthed Video

Daniel Barna
Complex


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Family Guy’s Meg Griffin may be about to come out as lesbian (UK)

Meka Beresford
Pink News


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Steller: Transgender cyclist's win in Tucson was fairer than it seemed

Tim Steller
tucson.com


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IRCTC, Indian Railways introduce transgender as third gender in ticket forms (India)

Press
NewsX

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South Dakota may vote on transgender bathroom access in 2018

James Nord
LGBTQ Nation


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26 November 2016

Simon: ACLU prepared to stand up for your rights

Howard L. Simon
Tallahassee Democrat


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ezs note:  Join the fight! Join the ACLU! 

New film offers a moving look at the LGBT revolution in conservative Cuba

Esther Cepeda
Corpus Christi Caller-Times


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Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary And Dictator, Dead At 90

Dan Avery
newnownext


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ezs note: On the one hand, he was simply the product of a bygone age.  On the other hand... gawd, what a dick.  He did reform a bit in his later years, though.

Photos that Confront the Fear and Anxiety of Peeing While Trans

Sarah Berman
Vice


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Transgender group presents tableau to raise awareness about rights (Pakistan)

Press
Daily Times


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Romford, Havering, UK


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ezs note:  Have you visited the town of Romford?  Well, come on down!  

25 November 2016

Broadway and TV Star Florence Henderson Dies at 82

Robert Viagas
Playbill


Florence Henderson

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ezs note:  Besides being best known as Carol in The Brady Bunch, she was also known as being a fierce advocate for LGBT people.  Rest in peace, Florence.

LGBT students explain why they chose to leave BYU

Braley Dodson
Daily Herald


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Trump’s education secretary pick supported anti-gay causes

Benjamin Wermund and Kimberly Hefling
Politico


Betsy DeVos

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