Mercedes Successful Becomes 11th Trans Person Killed in 2016

Sunnivie Brydum
Advocate

Mercedes Successful  

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ezs note:  If you have any information regarding this murder, please call the Haines City police department at 863-421-3636 or at Crimestoppers at 800-226-TIPS.  Rest in peace, Mercedes...  

A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate

Lizette Alvarez
The New York Times

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ezs note:  It goes to show you that what is needed in Congress is not a label, such as Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, what have you - what is needed are thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent people.  Thanks, Ms Ros-Lehtinen!

It’s Time to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility!

Steve Williams
care2

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ezs note:  If you have time, please fill out the petition at the bottom of the blog.  Geez, it takes two minutes - if that!! 

Transgender woman dies after undergoing illegal backstreet bum implant surgery (Ireland)

Natalie Evans
Irish Mirror

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ezs note:  Go ahead.  Take a second look.  Maybe - if you're "lucky" - you'll wind up with a horribly disfigured body.  If you're not so lucky, you'll wind up dead. Don't let these charlatans take your money AND your life!!!

How To Avoid A Lawsuit With One Easy Ruling

Susan Nilon
SRQ

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Transgender woman files suit against former employer

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wftv9

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Shayne Fletcher, a transgender Hernando man crowdfunding sex change

Jacqueline Ingles
ABC Action News

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WATCH: Florida Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Is a Mom for Trans Equality

Cleis Abeni
Advocate

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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Lake hopes for leads in transgender cold case, sends items for DNA testing

Christal Hayes / chayes@orlandosentinel.com
Orlando Sentinel

'Julie Doe'  (actual name unknown)

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ezs note:  Okay -- I know it's a longshot, but if you lived or worked in the Orlando area in 1988 and recognize the sketch of 'Julie Doe', please call the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 352-343-2101 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.  Thanks.

South Florida Water Management Protects Transgender Employees

Press
South Florida Gay News

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Obamacare offers 'first step' to health care for many LGBT people

Naseem S. Miller
Orlando Sentinel

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MacClenny, Florida

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Transgenders in Flagler Schools: District Takes It Case By Case as State Scrutinizes More Than Nurtures

Michael Lewis
FlaglerLive.com

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Transgender Teacher Receives Violent Reaction From Parents Saying He Confused Kids

Jean Marie Abellana
ischoolguide

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Voices From South Florida's Transgender Community

Nadege Green
WLRN

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New sketch released: Do you recognize this transgender woman?

Christal Hayes
Orlando Sentinel

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ezs note:  Once in a while, Lake County officers are out there doing the right thing.  They put out a sketch of a transgender woman who was murdered in 1988.  If you lived there or traveled through the area, and you have any information, please contact the Lake County sheriff's office at 352-343-2101. Thanks.

Pinellas Park, Florida

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STEM Jobs are More Trans Friendly than They Once Were, But There’s Still Work to Be Done

Courtney Hilden
The Mary Sue

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No opinion yet from Florida Gov. Rick Scott on transgender bathroom bill

Patricia Mazzei

Miami Herald

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ezs note:  Floridians - please call and ask Governor Rick Scott to veto this odious "bathroom bill"!

Florida House bill would remove gay adoption ban from law

Press
The Daytona Beach News-Journal

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ezs note:  I made a mistake about Mr. Artiles view on adoption. I have pulled the cartoon.  My apologies, Mr. Artiles.