Contractor Status Complicates Workplace Sexual Harassment

 Alissa Fleck
http://truth-out.org/


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ezs note: If you are part of the 97 percent that believes that they are sexually harassed while at work, please contact a competent lawyer as soon as possible and describe the situation.  I don't care if you are VP of operations or a burger flipper.  You have rights.  You have dignity.  And anyone who infringes on those rights deserves to have their butt kicked.

The Q-Line: All access

http://smdp.com/



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STOP THE TROLLS NOW!!

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ezs note: Yeah, this night really sucks.  The crowd that you went to the movie or concert with is nowhere to be found.  Buses don't run this late.  Cabs are a bitter laugh.  If subways are an option, this one's at least a mile away.  So you walk.  There's a guy up ahead.  He slowly moves forward.  You turn, not realizing it's a dead end.  Oh, shit...

There is one thing that you can do.

DEFEND YOURSELF, DAMMIT!!!

All around the nation, and in in many places around the world, self-defense classes are being held.  Many are for-profit, but towns and cities hold classes as well.  If you live in the town or city where classes are being held, many are at a reduced price.  Some are FREE.  

In the course of preparing this blog, I see far too many tragic stories.  Like the transgender woman who was murdered in Fontana, California.  Or the woman who lived, but had the crap kicked out her by some vermin.  And on, and on, and on...

Go yourself, and bring a friend. Sometimes, it's the only way to LIVE.

Jennifer McCreath, social activist, runs for office in St. John’s

Jillian Page
http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/ (Canada)


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Transgender People Being Murdered At A Rate Almost 50 Percent Higher Than Lesbians And Gays

DAVID BADASH
http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/



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ezs note:  Once again, if you see a transgender being assaulted, or if you are aware of crucial evidence in the case, notify police IMMEDIATELY!!!

What Does 'Transgender' Really Mean?

Sharon Jayson
http://www.sci-tech-today.com/


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Susan Estrich: Delusions of Gender Aside, Bradley Manning Is a Criminal

Susan Estrich
http://www.noozhawk.com/


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ezs note:  This was a toughie.  On the one hand, it's good to see Chelsea get at least some medical help.  On the other hand, it's kind of strange to give Chelsea full operative care in prison (free!) while other law-abiding citizens have to cough up 20 to 50 thousand bucks out of prison.  (I know this has to work its way through the courts, but still...)

Then there is the penal system.  I do believe that Chelsea must spend some time in prison, but 35 years is really too much.  There is a difference between Cuba or al-Qaida as opposed to Wikileaks.  It's high time that the government separated the two.

I chose Susan Estrich not because she's a conservative, but because she's a liberal, and her reasons are compelling.  And what about my opinion?  Hell, damned if I know...

Taking Real Steps To Protect Transgender Kids: A Bridge Too Far For The LGB Community?

Brynn Tannehill
http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/



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UPDATE: Police identify suspect in murder of Fontana resident Domonique Newburn

ALEJANDRO CANO
http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/


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ezs update: The police now have a name.  It is Dantjier Powell, accompanied by Jamie Nicole Cotton.  If you see him, do NOT attempt to capture him - call the police instead.  And, Ms. Cotton, do the right thing and notify the police of his whereabouts.  I know it's tough, but he's no hero.

Martin Luther King Jr.

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The happy story of my transgender coming-out

 PARKER MARIE MOLLOY
http://www.salon.com/


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Transgender woman dies after assault in NYC

http://www.timesonline.com/


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Chicago billionaire comes out as transgender, backs study of transgender military service with cash

George Chidi
http://www.rawstory.com/


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Medical issues for transgendered people go beyond surgery

Liz Szabo
http://www.usatoday.com/


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Transgender woman killed in Fontana, car stolen

Joseph Serna
http://www.latimes.com/


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ezs note: If you live, work, travel through, or vacation in Fontana, California, and have seen anything regarding the murder of Domonigue Newburn, please report it to police immediately!!!  This might be especially timely, since her car was stolen.  The car is a 2004 black Mercedes C240 sedan, California license plate 7AAY925.  If you see the car, do NOT attempt to capture the man - call the police instead.

Scarce Transgender Care Options for WikiLeaks Source in Prison

 ADAM KLASFELD
http://www.courthousenews.com/



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Russian Transgender Woman Beaten In Public Park Caught On Tape (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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ezs commentary: This. is. illegal.  Or it would be, given Russia's byzantine code of "laws".  Please e-mail Russia's consulate and express your outrage.  It might not seem like a lot, but every bit helps.

PS: I just sent a letter to President Vladimir Putin.  The tone was respectful, but VERY firm.  No matter where in the world you are, you can do likewise!

Editorial: Transgender ordinance takes stand against bigotry

http://www.tampabay.com/

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Vote!

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By now, you're probably tired  of all this.

I don't care. Go and register today.

Living in Two Worlds: Falling in Love When You're Transgender

Carlen Costa
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/ (Canada)


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Republican says California’s transgender rights law only provides ‘the right to be ogled’

Eric W. Dolan
http://www.rawstory.com/

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ezs comment:  sigh...

Horrific video of brutal attack on transgender woman in Russia (video)

 John Aravosis
http://americablog.com/

Awareness, laws help transgender youths flourish

Ellen Huet
http://www.sfgate.com/



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Lawmaker Tim Donnelly pulls son from public school over new CA transgender bathroom, locker room law

http://www.turnto23.com/



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Miami-Dade LGBT activists to pursue passage of gender identity non-discrimination law

Steve Rothaus
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/


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Washington Post Publishes Transphobic Op-Ed From Southern Baptist Convention

Zack Ford
http://thinkprogress.org/


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Visible Bodies, Photo Exhibition By Wolfgang, Features Transgender Narratives Retold

 James Nichols

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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NEWS Transgender Nova Scotia man avoids jail sentence in pot bust

ED ANDRIESKI
http://o.canada.com/ (Canada)


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For Transgender Converts, Changing Gender and Finding Faith Come Together

Naomi Zeveloff
http://forward.com/



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California Becomes First to Pass Historic Transgender Law

Joan E. Greve
http://abcnews.go.com/



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WORST GREETING EVER - Walmart-Owned Supermarket Pulls Insensitive “Tranny-sauraus” Greeting Card

MATTHEW THARRETT
http://www.queerty.com/


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New state law opens doors for transgender students

Ellen Huet
http://www.sfgate.com/



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ND US attorney to LBGT community: You have an ally

http://www.bradenton.com



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In Jamaica, transgender teen murdered by mob

David McFadden
http://www.usatoday.com/



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ezs note:  When you visit Jamaica, you will see it ensconced in beautiful Caribbean waters.  The temperature is almost always perfect.  It's a paradise.

Yeah, right.  DON'T VISIT THAT CESSPOOL. DEMAND that the following actions be taken immediately:

The police must take immediate, swift and aggressive action.  Every 2-3 days the police will give a comprehensive report on steps they have taken.

INTERPOL will be notified to make certain that police are doing their jobs.

The police will notify on radio, TV, newspapers and the Internet that harming or murdering transgender people is a CRIME, and it WILL be dealt with severely.

Both police and public officials will hold forums urging parents not to disown minor transgender children.  Parliament will hold hearings to better serve minors.

Until they do this on a sustained basis,  I will NOT visit Jamaica.  I'd rather visit Love Canal.  This is an utter travesty which Dwayne Jones had to endure.  

Remember Dwayne Jones!!!

Comment: How Scotland’s same-sex marriage bill can be improved for trans and intersex people

Nathan Gale
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/ (United Kingdom)


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Entertainment industry kicks up storm over anti-gay laws in lead-up to Sochi Olympics

Stephen Wilson
http://www.courierislander.com/



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Hello!

Wow! Rainy day early on!  Here's the latest... Winchester, Massachusetts... Miami, Florida... Chicago, Illinois... Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia... Ottawa, Ontario, Canada... Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic... Quezon City, Philippines... Diamond Bar, California...

Seattle, Washington... Fairfield, Ohio... Portland, Oregon... Fairfield, Ohio... Tokyo, Japan... Moreno Valley, California... Mullica Hill, New Jersey... Wilmington, North Carolina... Mendoza, Argentina...  

Jeffrey Tambor To Star In Amazon Pilot 'Transparent' As Transgender Parent

 James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/



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Taiwan upholds first public transgender marriage

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/ (Malaysia/Taiwan)


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NY court drops man's hate crime killing conviction

http://www.northjersey.com/




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Aid for Waikato's gay youth in jeopardy

CRAIG HOYLE
http://www.stuff.co.nz/ (New Zealand)



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In Some Cities, Gays Face Greater Risk Of Becoming Homeless

http://www.kmuw.org/



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Making it easier for transgender people to get new birth certificates

Alexei Koseff
http://www.latimes.com/


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TRANSGENDER B.SCOTT SUES BET FOR FORCING HIM INTO MEN'S CLOTHES

http://www.tmz.com/



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More Light Presbyterians appoints openly transgender man as new executive director

http://lgbtweekly.com/



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ABC News Editor Dawn Ennis Is "Don" Again

http://www.edgeonthenet.com/


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Stockholm Celebrates Gay Pride 2013 (PHOTOS)

Christopher Rudolph
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/




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Transgender wins best actor at Cinemalaya indie awards

 Bayani San Diego Jr.
http://entertainment.inquirer.net/


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Gay and transgender competitors fire up "America's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls"

 duy
http://www.metroweekly.com/



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Lady Bunny Discusses 'Take Me Up High,' Transgender Community And More

Noah Michelson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/



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Vancouver Pride Parade Bringing Long Weekend Of Fun Events

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/ (Canada)



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Woburn Campaign Notebook

http://www.wickedlocal.com/


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California’s Brown to Decide Bill on Sexual Identity in Schools

James Nash
http://www.sfgate.com/



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Vietnamese LGBT Advocates to Celebrate Benchmark Year

Marianne Brown
http://www.voanews.com/


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Teen delivers petitions urging Calif. governor to sign transgender school bill

http://www.lgbtqnation.com/



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