Hi Mom! Happy Mother's Day!

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Together, we can do it!

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Hannah Is a Girl. Doctors Finally Treat Her Like One.

Jack Turban
The New York Times

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At Cromwell High, Transgender Athlete Competes With Girls For First Time

Matthew Conyers
Hartford Courant

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Conservative, ‘transphobic’ groups plan to visit New Haven this weekend

Esteban L. Hernandez
New Haven Register

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Connecticut Considers Transfer of Transgender Teen Held in Adult Prison

Aura Bogado
Colorlines

York Correctional Institution (Niantic, CT)

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ezs note:  If you are a resident of Connecticut, please e-write  the Governor's Office and ask for the immediate resignation of Joette Katz.  ('Jane Doe' continues to be held in York Correctional Institutional without charge.  Yeah... thanks, Joette...)

Connecticut's First Transgender Candidate for Governor Says Improving the Ecomony Her Priority

Daniela Altimari
Hartford Courant

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Connecticut, it's YOUR time!

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut (as I do) there's a special call I'd like you to make.  Connecticut has a good record in terms of transgender rights, but there's one area that's been left behind.  It's in the, uh, "practice" of "reparative therapy", a crackpot pseudo-science with all the merits of Kirilian photography.  If you wanna give it a try, go ahead - but just know you're being ripped off - big time.  Fortunately, my State Senator Beth Bye (my hero!)  is working to get Connecticut out of this business entirely. If you live in Connecticut,  please call your state representative and state senator and tell them that "reparative therapy" has no place in Connecticut medicine.  Just like Kirilian photography.  Thanks.

Connecticut's 32nd state Senate district

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ezs note: Next Tuesday, voters in Connecticut's 32nd state Senate district will hold a special election to replace Rob Kane. Although I am somewhat reticent to endorse anyone in this race, unless Eric Berthel (R) shows forth ironclad endorsement for transgender people, I would likely encourage you to vote for Greg Cava (D).  (Petitioning candidate Dan Lynch is also running.)

Above all, I urge you to vote.  It's your one chance to directly affect who your state Senator will be.  So, uh, vote!

Commentary: Rejecting fear as a transgender woman

Alexandra Chandler
Chicago Tribune

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Suicide of transgender teen shakes Kent boarding school

Barry Lytton
newstimes

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ezs note:  Emelia Worth was one of Connecticut's own.  My condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Worth, as well as Emelia's friends and family.  Please, if you are feeling low or worthless, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call now.  The number is 1-800-273-8255. Thanks.

Thousands gather for Women’s March on Hartford (Connecticut)

Press
Middletown Press

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Why Is It So Hard For Transgender Americans To Find Work?

Adam Salandra
newnownext

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No, Donald Trump Wishing Happy New Year To His ‘Many Enemies’ Is In No Way the Same As Hillary Clinton’s ‘Basket Of Deplorables’

Michael Darer
The Huffington Post

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ezs note:  And Happy New Year to you, f%&@face!

The Trump Foundation must go — but not on Donald Trump’s ridiculous terms

Simon Maloy
Salon

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National Women’s Hockey League adopts comprehensive transgender policy

Cyd Zeigler
Outsports

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Deep Divide Stops Effort to Repeal North Carolina's Controversial 'Bathroom Bill'

Press
Billboard

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ezs note:  C'mon, Mr. Karmanos, have a heart - let our team come back and punish North Carolina for its obstinacy!

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

Vinny Vella
Hartford Courant

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

It's your voice - use it!

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ezs note:  Oh boy.  Donald Trump - president.  Isn't that just wonderful.

Well, I'll tell you what you do.  You call or e-mail, often.  I don't think that it will matter that much dialing Trump's number - but I do think it will matter a great deal to your representative.  But - ya gotta call.  If you are uncertain who your representative is click www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code.

But - ya gotta call!!

Goldust Says His Transgender Stepson Was Attacked Last Night

Middleton
TWNP news.com

Goldust

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