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 

‘Just who I am’: In new ad, Va. Democratic candidate discusses being transgender

Antonio Olivo
The Washington Post

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VIRGINIA IS ON COURSE TO ELECT ITS FIRST OPENLY TRANSGENDER STATE LEGISLATOR

Michael Cuby
Paper

Danica Roem

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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: Lynchburg, VA

Location: Lynchburg City Armory

Date:  May 15

Time(s):  10 am to 3 pm

note:  ex-offenders welcome

Virginia Governor McAuliffe Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ “License to Discriminate” Bills

Stephen Peters
HRC

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2017 GLSEN Gay/Straight Alliance Summit at VCU offers networking chance for young LGBTQs, teachers and allies

Staff
GAYRVA

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please press:  http://www.gayrva.com

Transgender and homeless: How a Virginia Beach woman took in a struggling man

Amir Vera
The Virginian-Pilot

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ezs note: To make a donation or to request assistance from the Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia, please press here.

Life As A Transgender Intelligence Analyst

Press
NPR

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