16 July 2017

Transgender health care targeted in crusade to undo ACA

Shefali Luthra
CPTV


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ezs note:  Even though you might not have plans to get surgery right away, or you can get it done independently, think about your neighbor who isn't as fortunate.  Please call your Congressperson and urge her/him to fully fund the Affordable Care Act.  If you aren't sure who your Congressperson is, click www.house.gov.  Put your ZIP code in the upper right corner, and you should be directed to the correct Congressperson.

North Texas families with transgender kids support one another, wage 'war' against bathroom bills

Lauren McGaughy
Dallas News

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‘Queen Sugar’ Actor Brian Michael Smith Comes Out As Transgender

Tiq Milan
NBC News


Brian Michael Smith

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15 July 2017

If anything Donald Trump Jr. says is true, he and his father are terrible negotiators

Cathy Boggs
Los Angeles Times


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please press:  www.latimes.com

Close-Knit Breaks Ground as a Mainstream Japanese Film About a Trans Woman

Jessica Lachenal
The Mary Sue


Close-Knit movie (Japan)

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Justice for transgender athletes not on the radar, Olympian says (Canada)

Maria Jose Burgos
CBC News

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Steve King compares transgender troops with castrated slaves

Linh Ta
The Des Moines Register


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This Under-the-Radar Trump Administration Change Could Make Life Even Harder for Transgender Seniors

Annie Nova
Money


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Bandon, Oregon


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ezs note:  Well, ya like the beach?  Then I think you'll like Bandon, Oregon! 

14 July 2017

Happy Bastille Day!


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ezs note:  To find out more, just click Bastille Day!

Lewandowski wrongly says Trump in Florida day of Trump Tower meeting with Russian lawyer

John Kruzel
Politifact


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18-year-old man charged with intentionally running over transgender woman

Clarence Williams
Washington Post


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Congressman claims ‘radical Islamists’ plan on using transgender U.S. troops as a recruiting tool

Annabel Thompson
ThinkProgress


Loo-ie! Loo-ie! Loo-ie!

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ezs note:  Oh, Louie... don't ever change.  Someone needs to go about, making people realize what a blithering fool gets elected.  (Oh, wait... never mind... we have Donald Trump.) 

Assessing the Implications of Allowing Transgender Personnel to Serve Openly

Agnes Gereben Schaefer et. al.
RAND Corporation


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ezs note:  This is good as far as it goes, but it's very thumbnail.  For a more extensive piece, go to 'Read Online' in the center.   

Transgender Students Turn to Courts as Government Support Erodes

Liam Stack
The New York Times


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13 July 2017

Comic-drama 'Hir' tackles abuse, transgender issues in Steppenwolf production

Scott C. Morgan
Daily Herald


'Hir' dramedy

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Coalition seeks halt to anti-transgender bathroom initiative

Phil Drake
Great Falls Tribune


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GOP Poised To Strip Medically Necessary Care For Transgender Troops

Jennifer Bendery
Huffpost


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ezs note:  If you are represented by a Republican who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, it's time to let your voices of displeasure be heard. In addition,  if an opponent is running, it may be time to send a bit of money their way.  Hey, it may be only five or ten bucks, but the earlier the better.

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12 July 2017

Comparing Donald Trump Jr. to Fredo Corleone Is Grossly Unfair. To Fredo.

Sam Adams
Slate


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Teachers need more training in working with transgender students, Flinders University researchers find (Australia)

Tim Williams
The Advertiser


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Threats against transgender woman came from inside Detroit city hall

Ross Jones
WXYZ (ABC 7)


Detroit City Hall (interior)

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Iowa Rep. wants to strip military funding for transgender service members

Lawryn Fraley
ABC 9


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O'Hare pilot gets plea deal in home castration case

Chuck Goudie and Christine Tressel
ABC 13


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11 July 2017

Five key facts about Donald Trump Jr.’s just-released explosive email exchange

Greg Sargent
The Washington Post


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GOP-Sponsored Anti-Transgender Bill Hits National Stage, Hate Group Applauds

Press
South Florida Gay News


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Transgender Inmate Sues Lackawanna County Prison

Stacy Lange
ABC


Lackawanna County Prison

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Transgender Woman Struck in Northeast D.C. Hit-and-Run

Meagan Fitzgerald
NBC Washington (DC)

Davon Washington

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A father's powerful plea for his transgender son wins hearts

Rose Schmidt
CNN


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10 July 2017

Here’s the big problem with the Trump camp’s latest spin about Donald Trump Jr.

Greg Sargent
The Washington Post


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Transgender transits from begging to national Lok Adalat (India)

Ambika Pandit
Economic Times


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Advocates Condemn LGBTQ Bullying After Suicides

Dylan McGuiness
Hartford Courant


Hartford, CT 
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Are British schools supporting transgender pupils? Share your stories

Sarah Marshand
The Guardian


British pupils

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Former Inmate Empowers Transgender Women in Colombian Prisons

Simon West
NBC


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09 July 2017

Donald Trump Is Clueless About the Middle East

Dilip Hiro
Mother Jones


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It’s Now Undeniable That LGBTQ Rights Are In Danger Of Being Rolled Back

Michelangelo Signorile
Huffpost


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Transgender foes are not doing God’s work

Shannyn Moore
Alaska Dispatch News


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Rarely used test could help ID transgender woman in 30-year-old Lake County cold case

Christal Hayes
Orlando Sentinal


"Julie Doe"
(actual identity unknown)

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Church of England votes to explore transgender services (UK)

Press
BBC


Canterbury Cathedral (UK)

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08 July 2017

Why Does Donald Trump Keep Dissing Jews?

Frank Bruni
The New York Times


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Donal Logue's Daughter Jade Is No Longer Missing and Is ''Safely Back Home''

Meg Swertlow
E News


Donal Logue

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Why Natalie Morales Coming Out As “Queer” Matters To The LGBTQ+ Community

Emma Murphy
Curve


George Takei

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Fighting for L.G.B.T. Rights in Retirement Communities

Tammy La Gorce
The New York Times


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REP. SHEILA HARRINGTON: My journey from opposing to backing transgender rights

Sheila Harrington
Sentinel & Enterprise


Rep. Sheila Harrington

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ezs note:  Thank you, Rep. Harrington, for your thoughtful piece.

Glendale, Arizona


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ezs note:  For me, it's just too damn hot.  But for those of you who prefer the climate, Glendale, Arizona may be the place you like to be! 

07 July 2017

Hi Mom! Happy Birthday!


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The Falsehood at the Core of Trump's Warsaw Speech

David Frum
The Atlantic


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Anti-transgender initiative fails to make signature deadline

Brandon Macz
Capitol Hill Times


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USA Cycling releases updated policy on transgender athletes

Anne Marije-Rook
Cycling Tips


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Olympic Channel's 'Identify' shares the personal stories of five transgender athletes

Katie Barnes
ESPN-W


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Transgender People Targeted With Paintball Attacks In Philadelphia

Dan Avery
newnownext

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paintball rifle

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ezs note:  If you happen to see who was firing the paintball rifle/handgun, please call the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS.  They were driving a silver Infiniti.  Thanks.