New York - What New York Employers Should Know Regarding the Rights of Transgender Employees

David W.D. Mitchell, Maria Benvenuto
Lexology

Albany, NY

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ezs note:  Although this is an excellent piece, it is slightly dated.  To read more, please press here.

civil rights - The Latest Front Against Civil Rights

Editorial Board
The New York Times

Brandi Bledsoe

died 10-12-2016

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New York - This Stunning New York Fashion Week Show Featured 34 Transgender Models

Curtis M. Wong
HuffPost

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Ripley, New York

estimated transgender population:  13*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Well, here's some things you can believe it (or not - sorry, silly joke there).  Ripley, New York is a tiny town with grapes in abundance and was named after Eleazar Wheelock Ripley.  Better yet, check it out for yourself!

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf

civil rights - Transgender and gender non-conforming women sue New York chicken restaurant for discrimination

John Riley
Metroweekly

Harlem (New York City), NY

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Donald Trump - New York attorney general sues Trump Foundation

Chris Isidore, Melanie Schuman
CNN

Gee, Donald, I told ya you should have stayed in Singapore!  😁

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New York - How one Democrat stopped New York from passing transgender job protections

Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation

Simcha Felder 

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ezs note: I don't know if you are too late, but if not, please challenge Mr. Felder.  If you are too late, run as an independent.  Hell, you may not win (maybe!) but at least you'll get a real Republican rather than a fake, backstabbing 'Democrat'. (a DINO if there ever was one)

lead story - In 'protest suicide,' lawyer famed for gay rights cases burns himself to death in New York

Michael Livingston, Steve Padilla
Los Angeles Times

Thích Quang Ðuc, earlier

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New York - Transgender NYC Teacher Confronts Subway Busker Who Dedicates Carole King Song to 'Bruce Jenner's Surgeon'

Jessy Edwards
NBC News New York

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New York - An Oscar-Nominated Transgender Director on His ‘Authentic Self’

Cara Buckley
The New York Times

Strong Island (film)

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Wellsville, New York

The Pink House

estimated transgender population: 41*
(rounded down)

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ezs note: Wellsville, New York may be a tiny town, but architecture lovers who make it to The Pink House will definitely have their breath taken away by its beauty.  See it first, and then enjoy the friendliness this town has to offer!

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf

Transgender retiree sues New York county for denying insurance coverage

John Riley
Metroweekly

Oswego County, NY

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Geneva woman could become first openly transgender NY lawmaker

Robert Harding
auburnpub.com

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Busting the transgender barrier (Cambodia)

Press
Khmer Times

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Job Fair!

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ezs note:  This is a new feature for a transgender seeking new/better employment as a tool for better economic security.  A few tips: 1)  Dress professionally. If you need some pointers, Google here.  2)  Speak professionally.  Needless to say, no gum-chewing.  No matter how many butterflies you may have, speak and act confidently.  Need to speak proper English?  Google here .  3)  Do your freakin' homework.  Nothing is worse than going from a bad situation to an absolutely horrible one.  That goes double if you are transgender. Anyone can put 'LGBTs welcome' on a business card, but it's up to YOU to check it out.  If you can, talk to a few employees.  Check it out on Wikipedia.  If you are considering a mid to major corporation, see the HRC Corporate Equality Index.  

note: This is a random sampling of job fairs throughout US/Canada. To see more, type 'job fairs' under News.

Town/City: Rochester, NY

Location: 30 Church Street (City Hall)

Date:  May 31

Time(s): 3:00 - 6:00 pm

note:  must have driver's licence, insurance, and registration

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Historian spotlights 19th century transgender relative

Jessica Reynolds
Falls Valley Democrat

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A Day Out Leaves Two Transgender Women Living in Fear

David Gonzalez
The New York Times

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What It’s Like To Be A Transgender Teacher In Donald Trump’s America

Rebecca Klein
The Huffington Post

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Illustrator Victor Juhasz on What It Means to Draw Donald Trump

Sarah Grant
Rolling Stone

art by Victor Juhasz

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First Openly Transgender Professional Team Athlete Retires

Laura Roman
WFDD

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ezs note:  In case you missed it, your local friendly knothead Donald Trump has proposed zeroing out NPR's annual budget.  Granted, it's a longshot, but it could happen. The station WFDD gave us this news to enlighten us.  The least we can do is 1) sign the petition (I did) and 2) make a donation to our local station.