Pennsylvania - Philadelphia passes bill to protect and include transgender and non-binary youth

Michelle Myers
Al Día

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Transgender People Targeted With Paintball Attacks In Philadelphia

Dan Avery
newnownext

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paintball rifle

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ezs note:  If you happen to see who was firing the paintball rifle/handgun, please call the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS.  They were driving a silver Infiniti.  Thanks.

Transgender supporters rally against anti-transgender bus outside Philly's City Hall

Julie Shaw
The Inquirer

(Boston, MA protest)

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Philly Finds Racism, Discrimination Rampant in Gayborhood

Alicia Victoria Lozano
NBC10

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Homeless Man Arrested in Center City Assault on Transgender Woman: Police

David Chang
NBC10

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POLICE: TRANSGENDER WOMAN ASSAULTED NEAR CITY HALL, SUSPECT SOUGHT

Press
WPVI

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ezs note:  There is a very good video of the assault in the blog.  If you visit or live in Philadelphia, and you saw this, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477).  Thanks.

Addressing the trans community with dignity and respect

Lauren Hertzler
PennCurrent

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A different Drum's beat

Press
philly.com

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Wall of Love to block Westboro’s hate at Philly anti-trans protest

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

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Transgender woman tapped as Democratic convention’s official timekeeper

Joey Garrison
Knoxville News Sentinel

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Philly schools pass sweeping policy protecting transgender students

Mensah M. Dean // deanm@phillynews.com
philly.com

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Man sentenced to 22 to 44 years after pleading guilty to murder of transgender woman

Chris Caesar
metro

Raheam Felton

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Lookout to be tried in robbery-murder of transgender woman

Joseph A. Slobodzian
philly.com

Kiesha Jenkins

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Report: Philly among cities with most anti-transgender tweets

Daniel Craig
Philly Voice

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Woman charged with fatally stabbing former N.J. transgender woman

Michelle Caffrey / mcaffrey@njadvancemedia.com
nj.com

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ezs note:  Justice has been served.  My sincere condolences go out to Maya's family and friends.

NBC Philadelphia Demonstrates Journalistic Excellence With Coverage Of Most Recent Transgender Homicide

Erin Fitzgerald
Media Matters for America

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Transgender Woman Stabbed to Death in Frankford

Vince Lattanzio
NBC10

Maya Young

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ezs note:  Please help justice to Maya Young!  If you live or travel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (Frankford neighborhood) and you have any information, please call the police at 212-686-TIPS. Thanks.

Exclusive: Gay Boxer Yusaf Mack Ready For Transgender Relationship

Eric D. Berry
HipHollywood

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Philly voters to decide on LGBT office, new planning post

Tricia L. Nadolny
philly.com

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Group of Men Beat, Shoot, Kill Transgender Woman in Philly

David Chang
NBC10.com

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ezs note:   Sigh... what can I say?  It may seem futile, but you can help.  If you live in Philadelphia, (especially near the 1300 block of Wingohocking Street) or you pass through there for business or pleasure, please call the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477).  Thanks.

Rest in peace, Keisha.  Know that you are loved.