national/world - Veteran trans campaigner: ‘Cass review has potential for positive change’

Harriet Sherwood

The Guardian

Manchester, UK

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Livin' in Connecticut - Manchester

 

Manchester, CT

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Well, this is a change of pace.  I'm not forgoing the trains; they are still an important piece.  But  I found out that Gov. J. B. Pritzker of Illinois stopped the "shielding" of various libraries.  Now, when we think of libraries, we don't automatically think of items of great importance.  But think of it - whether from Chicago or Prairie du Rocher, Illinoisans have an equal chance of information - including transgender folks.    And it's free!  Now from Bridgeport to Bridgewater, we have a chance to do the same.  If you live in Connecticut, urge your legislators to do likewise.  If you live outside of Connecticut, but have friends from Connecticut, urge them to join this fight.  Thanks.

Manchester legislators

Manchester rep (HD 9): Jason Rojas

Manchester rep (HD 12):  Geoff Luxenberg

Manchester rep (HD 11):  Jeff Currey

Manchester rep (HD 13):  Jason Doucette

Manchester sen: MD Rahman 

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name"

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Transgender youth dies by suicide in NH

Brody Levesque

Washington Blade

Manchester, NH

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ezs note:  Yeah, I know - sometimes really do suck.  But there is help.  Call The Trevor Project  at  1-866-488-7386. 

Connecticut debate tonight

 

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New Hampshire - Gender identity in the workplace: a guide

Megan Coneeny
NH Business Review\

Manchester, NH

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Theresa May to demand answers from Donald Trump after US officials leaked photos from Manchester terror attack (UK)

Tom Newton Dunn
The Sun

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ezs note: Gawd, I'm sorry, Ms. Rudd.  (Trump is such an asshole... again... and again... and again...)

Manchester, UK - in memoriam

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Children at faith school 'ordered by teachers to ignore classmate because her parent is transgender' (UK)

Siobhan Henton and Dina Rickman
The Independent

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ezs note:  These - ahem - "teachers", if these allegations prove true, deserve to fired immediately.  They don't deserve to head up a dog training school, never mind a school with young children.  If you live in the UK, please write or e-write the Minister of State for School Standards in the Department of Education to let them know of your extreme displeasure regarding this situation.  Thanks.

Transgender ultra-Orthodox case reveals painful clash of minority communities (UK)

Harriet Sherwood
The Guardian

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Transgender activist Stephen Whittle talks a hidden identity and finally feeling free (Australia)

Susan Cheong
ABC (Australia)

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Downtown: Artist starts with empowerment

Megan Doyle
Concord Monitor

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Transgender Day of Remembrance marked in Manchester city centre (UK)

Charlotte Dobson
Manchester Evening News

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Peter Tatchell: We must not de-gay Canal Street (UK)

Charlotte Dobson
Manchester Evening News

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Transsexual scout wins praise as Turkey's '14th giant man' (Hurriyet Daily News [Turkey])

Turkish basketball star Hidayet Türkoğlu drew loud chants of “Hido, Hido” during the 2010 FIBA World Basketball Championship, and the crowd roared when Kerem Tunçeri made a last-minute lay-up against Serbia to take Turkey into the finals. (more later)

Manchester stylists helps guys to be girls (BBC)

In many ways, Transfixed is a salon like any other, catering for those who want to look glamorous for a night out. (more above)