civil rights - Texas governor says 'bathroom bill' no longer on his agenda

Jon Herskovitz
Reuters

Big Bend National Park (Texas)

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Texas - VIDEO: VICE on HBO Documents The Battle Over Transgender Rights In Texas, Watch Trailer Here

Press
Broadwayworld.com

Austin, TX

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please press:  www.broadwayworld.com

Texas - Texas Transgender Summit to Mark 10 Years at the University of Houston Next Week

Laura Gillespie
OutSmart Magazine

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please press:  www.outsmartmagazine.com

  

Texas - Texas trans community applauds Starbucks' health insurance plans

Press
Spectrum News

Austin, TX

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Texas - Alleged 'gay panic defense' in Texas murder trial stuns advocates

Julie Compton
NBC News

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civil rights - After transgender inmate was raped, beaten, Texas agrees to clarify LGBT prisoner policies

Lauren McGaughy
Dallas News

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Texas' First Transgender Mayor Seeks Re-election

Christian McPhate
Dallas Observer

Jess Herbst

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please press:  www.dallasobserver.com

It’s an election year in Texas and LGBTQ candidates are flooding the zone

E.A. Crunden
ThinkProgress

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ezs note: Texans -  I know it's early, but particularly if you live in one of the districts that are LGBTQ, you might want to consider making a donation.  Of course, you'll want to consider other areas, but if you're amenable to this person, even five or ten bucks will make a difference.

Canyon, Texas

estimated transgender population:  88*
(rounded up)

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ezs note: Wow... as you can see from the photo above, Canyon, Texas has some of the most beautiful land around.  So, come on down for a visit!

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

Irving, Texas

estimated transgender population:  1326* (rounded down)

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ezs note:  Home of the Dallas Cowboys! And home to poverty-stricken areas surrounding it!  Yee-haw!  Anyway, visit Irving, Texas.

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Transgender ‘bathroom bill’ fails again in Texas as special session ends

Sandhya Somashekhar
The Washington Post

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The Foolish Transgender Debate in Texas

Editorial Board
The New York Times

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Texas Transgender Bathroom Bill Falters Amid Mounting Opposition

David Montgomery
The New York Times

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

ezs note:  Texans - despite the funny drawing up top, it's always good to be diligent.  Call your State Senator AND State Representative and tell them to vote NO on this horrible bill.  Thanks.

Texas’ first transgender mayor continues making history

Danielle Husband
Rare

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please press:  http://rare.us

California restricts state travel to Texas, other states over LGBT laws

Reid Wilson
The Hill

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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: Houston, TX

Location: 419 Crawford St. (approx.)
(where Houston Astros play)

Date:  Thursday, June 8

Time(s): 11 am - 3 pm

note:  only veterans, spouses, guardsmen, and reservists may attend
please press:  http://abc13.com

Texas transgender drag queen raped, attacked by man wielding hammer

Press
WNCN

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ezs note:  Well, if you are a certain person who lives in Austin, you truly ARE an asshole.

To help with Christi's medical and legal expenses, please go to gofundme.com.

Four facts reporters should include in stories about Texas’ pending attack on the transgender community

Rachel Percelay
Media Matters for America

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Texas to pass bill banning transgender students from choosing bathrooms

Tom Dart
The Guardian

Hey Stars - have you ever been thinking about 

moving away from those assholes in Texas?

(hint:  think northeast, 41° 45′ 45″ N, 72° 40′ 27″ W)

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Texas school officials don’t understand transgender athletes

Katelyn Burns
The Washington Post

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