‘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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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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Eighteen attorneys general support Virginia transgender teen

Press
WINA

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Democrats to test Virginia's GOP incumbents in every House district won by Clinton

Patricia Sullivan
The Roanoke Times

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ezs note:  If you live in one of Virginia's troglodyte Republican districts, you know what to do - volunteer, vote, and if no one is running in your district, run yourself!

Del. Bob Marshall’s hard-right social stances draw three Democratic challengers

Alex Koma      akoma@insidenova.com
Inside Nova

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Gavin Grimm to speak at law school dinner

Frances Hubbard
Daily Press

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Virginia transgender bathroom bill dies in committee without debate

Press
WJLA

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Attorney General seeks to expand hate crime definition

Press
WTKR.com

AG Mark Herring

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Del. Marshall should stay out of bathroom issues

Sara Queen
The Washington Post

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Virginia GOP Targets Transgender Community in HB2-Style Bill

Tim Peacock
Peacock Panache

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If you live in Virginia, please contact your state representative AND senator that they should give this stupid bill a resounding NO.

Transgender journalist announces run for Virginia House of Delegates

John Riley
MetroWeekly

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Female and Transgender Troops Fear Exclusion in Trump’s Pentagon

Dan De Luce and Paul McLeary
Yahoo!

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Vanessa: The journey of a transgender Hokie

Samantha Smith
The Collegiate

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Transgender Woman Shot to Death in Virginia

Trudy Ring
Advocate

Noony Norwood

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Navy: No Exceptions to Fitness Standards for Transgender Sailors

Hope Hodge Seck
Military.com

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