Mississippi - Mississippi lawmakers propose ‘license to harass’ for transphobic teachers

Zack Ford
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ezs note:  If you haven't heard of this yet, HB1176 is an absolutely repulsive bill that allows 'teachers' to harass transgender students with impunity.  If you live in Mississippi, please tell your legislators to vote 'no' on this bill.  If you live outside Mississippi, please tell your legislators that if this bill passes, Mississippi will no longer be on your state's dime.  I have already contacted State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest. (D-CT)

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lead story - Atlantic cover story is a loud dog whistle for anti-transgender parents

Zack Ford
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ezs note:  This is a rather compelling pair of articles.  However, if you read one, I strongly suggest that you read the other.  Jesse Singal's piece is at https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/when-a-child-says-shes-trans/561749/.

When you read both, I hope you will reach an informed decision.  IMHO, while much of Singal writes is thoroughly discredited, there are other parts which Ford stretches... ahem... a bit. But I dunno.  What do you think?
PS - Also see from my archive Here's A Huge New Survey Of Transgender Americans.  (also by Singal)

lead story - New documents suggest Trump administration rigged military panel on transgender ban

Zack Ford
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US House of Representatives

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Anti-transgender discrimination loses in Alaska vote

Zack Ford
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Iowa - Republican senator opposes Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military

Zack Ford
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Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)

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A Minnesota lawmaker attacked a new transgender city council member. Her ‘apology’ was just as bad.

Zack Ford
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Anti-Transgender Campaign Aims To Gain Support By Harassing Women In Restrooms

Zack Ford
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The Surprising Sexual Harassment Scandal Accompanying Tennessee’s Anti-Transgender Bill

Zack Ford
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The Most Extreme Attempt Yet To Demonize Transgender People And Deny Them Rights

Zack Ford
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Washington State Lawmakers: Transgender People’s Bodies Are ‘Security Concerns’

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Virginia Bill Would Charge Transgender Students At The Bathroom Door

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The Quiet End To The World’s Most Prominent Reparative Therapy Clinic For Transgender Youth

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Transgender Actress Mya Taylor’s Journey From Unemployed Sex Worker To Oscar Contender

Zack Ford
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Ted Cruz Describes Alleged Planned Parenthood Shooter As ‘Transgendered Leftist Activist’

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Parents Usher In New School Year With Bigoted Attacks On Transgender Students

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Eating Disorders Significantly More Prevalent Among Transgender People, Study Finds

Zack Ford
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Black Transgender Woman Profiled While On Vacation, Now Stuck In Iowa Jail

Zack Ford

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After A Mormon Contributor Objects, The Federalist Admits Its Anti-Transgender Policies

Zack Ford
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Virginia School Board Votes To Force Transgender Student Out Of Bathrooms

ZACK FORD
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This Daily Pill Virtually Eliminates The Risk Of HIV Infection, Two New Studies Confirm

ZACK FORD
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ezs note:  I am cautiously optimistic regarding the use of Truvada.  It certainly wouldn't hurt.  Be aware, though, that there is a virus in Cuba which is more stubborn than the old HIV/AIDS virus.  Be safer and ask your doctor.