lead story - S Korea blocks army from appealing transgender soldier case

Kim Tong-Hyung

ABC News

Cheongju, South Korea

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‘We’re Already Here’: A Renewed Transgender Ban Would Kill This Seasoned Army Grunt’s Long Career

Jeff Schogol
Task & Purpose

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A trans soldier in the ancient Roman army?

Tom Sapsford
The Conversation

Battle of Cannae (216 BCE)

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Long before transgender was a word, women posed as men to serve in the army

Bonnie Tsui
Los Angeles Times

drawing of Robert Shurtleff

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Army vs. McCarthy hearings

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ezs note:  Waaaay back in 1953, there was a kerfuffle over the Army - McCarthy hearings.  Joseph McCarthy was, if you don't know him, an asinine fool. He was also a United States Senator. From the time that he made his first 'famous'  speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was also a bald-faced fraud.  He made a name for himself, but by the time the Army hearings were held, his goose was essentially cooked. See the whole film, especially the last five minutes. 

Now,  people are saying I'm a knee-jerk Democrat because of my endorsement of the ousting of Donald Trump.  Yes, I do vote the majority of Democrats - but certainly not 100 percent.

I do not kick his rear because he is Republican.

I do not kick his rear because he is Democratic.

I  kick his rear because he is a blithering, psychotic fool.

Just like Joe. 

Army moves forward on transgender training

Julia Manchester
The Hill

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Trump’s Expected Pick To Lead The Army Believes Being Transgender Is A Disease

Amanda Terkel
The Huffington Post

Sen. Mark Green

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ezs note:  Please remember to urge your Senators to vote NO on the nomination of Mark Green's position as Secretary of the Army. You can find their phone numbers at www.senate.gov.

First transgender soldiers seek formal Army recognition

Lolita C. Baldor
The Seattle Times

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This transgender man is about to enlist in the Army. Here's his story

Iacopo Luzi
Military Times

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Dogs for a transgender!

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A few weeks ago, I happened to run across a dog and his owner.  Needless to say, my heart melted!  (I lovelovelove dogs!)  However, the dog had a service animal patch on, so I respected that.  However, when I talked with the owner, he explained that the dog was there to meet his psychological needs.  You see, with the advent of September 11, 2001, he joined the Army.  He suffered a great deal there, and even more upon his return.  Then he met his dog.   He was his lifeline.

I can't say that the world would cease without dogs, but I can confidently say that it would be a much, much poorer place.  Dogs are our boon companions.  They are our friends, both in our sunniest of days,  and the dreariest of days.  For the sightless or poor of sight, they are a second set of eyes.  And for certain members of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines, they can prove to be an invaluable resource.  

And for certain transgender people, they can help you, too.  Look at it this way.  Even if you have  a wonderful community, there are certain stressors which other people just don't get.  A dog will help

 you, I promise.

There are certain places in which an owner and the dog really won't fit.  In fact, I urge you NOT to  run right out and get one this afternoon.   Check with other dog owners.  If you are seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist, check what the type of dog might be best.  And if you really, really, really prefer cats, well, get a cat.

Please, take your time and see if a dog is right for you.  If you truly take the time, I promise a lifetime of friendship.

Gay Army General Reflects on Supreme Court's Historic Ruling

Bryant Jordan
military.com

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Ruling: Army owes damages to transgender employee for bathroom dispute

Josh Hicks and Emily Wax-Thibodeaux
The Washington Post

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Army takes groundbreaking steps to protect transgender troops

Staff
LGBT Weekly

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Army considers easing policy on transgender soldiers

Tom Vanden Brook
USA Today

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Army general says he is planning to come out: 'I'm gay, and plan to fight military homophobia' (UK)

CAHAL MILMO
The independent

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ACLU: Army to recognize legal names of transgender veterans

Bruce Shipkowski
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‘Groundbreaking’ ruling for transgender Army employee released

Marisa Taylor
http://america.aljazeera.com

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ACLU wants Army to help 2 transgender veterans

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Army assistant Amanda Simpson, nation’s 1st transgender presidential appointee, quietly fights for equality in the halls of the Pentagon - David Taffet - http://www.dallasvoice.com/

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ezs note:  If you're feeling depressed due to a lack of a job, read this.  You can do it!!!

Sex-change soldier forces army to scrap transgender policy (SMH [Australia])

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