lead story - 17 corrections officers disciplined in death of transgender woman at Rikers Island

Nicole Chavez
CNN

Rikers Island, NY

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Pennsylvania - IUP student disciplined in classroom dispute allowed to return to class

Matt McKinney
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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ezs note:  A few thoughts here -  my own feelings are that Mr. Ingle's opinions are silly at best, repugnant at worst.  But, like it or not, they are his opinions, and they deserve a hearing.  I only hope that at a more conservative university, such as Liberty University, the same freedoms are offered.

Officer disciplined for reportedly calling transgender woman 'he-she'

Joe Sneve
Argus Leader

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Delta teacher suspended for 5 days for harassing colleague on Rainbow Day (Canada)

Press
The Vancouver Sun

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Brazil: Schoolboys wear skirts in protest after trans girl fined for wearing female uniform (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

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