civil rights - Virginia school board defends transgender bathroom ban

Press
ABC News

Richmond, VA

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Virginia - ‘Virginia Is For Lovers.’ Now That Slogan Includes The LGBTQ

Dawn Ennis
Forbes

Richmond, VA

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civil rights - Over the objections of religious groups, Virginia is poised to mandate nondiscriminatory care for transgender patients

Kate Masters
12 On Your Side

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Virginia - AN OPEN LETTER FROM SIDE BY SIDE IN SUPPORT OF VIRGINIA’S TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

Staff
GAYRVA (and others)

Richmond, VA

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lead story - Virginia teacher sues school after being fired for not using transgender student's pronouns

Minyvonne Burke
NBC News

West Point, VA

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civil rights - Virginia Schools' Lawyer Says Transgender Student Is Still Female, Despite Birth Certificate

AP
Education Week

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ezs note:  Mighty David Corrigan tries to slam em' out of the park... keep trying, David...

Maryland/Virginia - Police In Va. Searching For Person Of Interest In Md. In Connection To Murder Of Transgender Teen

Mike Hellgren
CBS News

Joppa, MD (CDP)

(or Joppatown)

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ezs note:  Marylanders - Especially if you live in Baltimore or Joppa, please keep an eye out for Erik McFadden.  He is not a suspect yet, but he is a person of interest.  Please call 434-977-4000.

civil rights - Northern Va. school systems declare support of transgender student in legal fight

John Bowden
The Hill

Fairfax, VA

(Fairfax Court House, June 1863)

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lead story - Virginia district split over ending transgender bathroom ban

Ben Finley
fredericksburg.com

Abingdon, VA

(part of Gloucester County)

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Virginia - Transgender teen Sage Smith still missing after vanishing from Virginia in 2012

Jackie Montalvo
NBC

Sage Smith

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ezs note:  It's been a while... but it's never too late to offer some help to a worried family.  If you live or lived at Charlottesville, VA and you have any information, please call Crimestoppers at 434-977-4000. 

lead story - Virginia teacher fired for referring to transgender student as female

Karma Allen
ABC News

West Point, VA

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ezs note:  Okay.  Mr. Vlaming is a devout Christian, I don't doubt that.  Tell me, sir, how many times does Jesus say that teachers address their students?  I'll give you a hint:  HE DOESN'T.  No matter priests or ministers contort this simple fact, it still remains a fact.  I feel for those students who like Mr. Vlaming, but his buffoonish behavior merits his dismissal. 

Virginia - Virginia's transgender lawmaker blasts Trump memo on gender definition

Peggy Fox
WUSA

Manassas, VA

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Vermont - Transgender legislator from Virginia visits Vermont, campaigns with Christine Hallquist

Spencer Conlin
MyChamplainValley.com

Burlington, VT

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Donald Trump - The Equal Rights Amendment Was Just Ratified by Illinois. What Does That Mean?

Matthew Haag
The New York Times

Illinois State Capitol

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ezs note:  Whoa... this could be interesting.  After reading The New York Times article, it still remains murky whether it will pass or not.  On the off chance that it would, Virginia seems most likely to pass it.  Virginia, please call your state senator and your House of Delegates member and ask them to vote YES on the Equal Rights Amendment.  If nothing else, it'll put your thumb into Herr Trump's eye.

civil rights - Virginia school district vows to fight on despite losing transgender bathroom ruling

Casey Quinlan
ThinkProgress

Or the Board of Education.  Take your pick.

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civil rights - In year of firsts, Virginia’s Roem and transgender advocates see progress

Ryan Persaud
WTOP

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Virginia - Danica Roem to Speak at Democrats' LGBTQ Gala

Trudy Ring
Advocate

Del. Danica Roem

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Virginia Senate candidate E.W. Jackson "regrets" anti-gay rhetoric

John Riley
MetroWeekly

Chesapeake, VA

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Virginia Delegate-Elect Danica Roem Appears on Comedy Central to Talk About Her Historic Win

Hilton Dresden
Out

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Tazewell, Virginia

estimated transgender population: 27* (rounded up)

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ezs note:  For such a tiny town, its National Register of Historic Places is quite impressive.  And one of these - the Tazewell Historic District is open to the public!  Come on down - visit Tazewell, Virginia today!

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