Showing posts with label discrimination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label discrimination. Show all posts

16 December 2018

lead story - North Dakota fair housing study finds discrimination against transgender community

Amy Dalrymple
The Dickinson Press


Stark County Courthouse
Dickinson, ND

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ezs note:  North Dakotans - don't just watch the game, get out and participate! Call your state representative and state senator and tell them you support this bill.

08 December 2018

Zambia - Intersex, Transgender People in Zambia Self-Administer Hormones to Avoid Discrimination and Arrest

Prudence Phiri
Global Press Journal


Lusaka, Zambia

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ezs note:  There are two things you can do to alleviate the problems transgender/intersex people have:

1)  If you a doctor experienced with hormones, spend some time in Zambia;

2)  Especially if you are planning a trip to Zambia, e-write or call the Ambassador.  In the US, the Ambassador is Dr. Ngosa Simyakula. E-write a polite letter regarding the plight of transgender/intersex Zambians.  

29 November 2018

19 October 2018

lead story - Massachusetts residents to vote on transgender rights

Bob Salsberg
The Christian Science Monitor


Boston, MA
(Christian Science Mother Church)

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ezs note:  To my friends in Massachusetts - please vote YES on Question 3!

17 October 2018

civil rights - Beverly passes resolution prohibiting public accommodation discrimination

Jennie Oemig
Wicked Local Beverly


Beverly, MA

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30 September 2018

Jordan - Transgender community in Jordan faces abuse, discrimination

Staff
Global News



Petra, Jordan

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21 September 2018

lead story - Transgender woman accuses plasma donation center of discrimination

Garrett Brnger (*possible typo theirs)
KSAT


San Antonio, TX

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30 August 2018

civil rights - Why does Kansas want the Supreme Court to OK discrimination against transgender workers?

Editorial Board
The Kansas City Star


Kansas City, MO

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22 August 2018

09 August 2018

Virginia - Transgender woman claims discrimination at Shockoe Bottom night club

Allison Norlian
NBC12


Shockoe Bottom, VA (part of Richmond)

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19 July 2018

27 June 2018

Wyoming - Local GOP endorses ban on discrimination

Frederica Kowley
Jackson Hole News & Guide


Jackson, WY

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29 May 2018

19 May 2018

civil rights - 'Live Free or Die' motto often invoked, with mixed results

Holly Ramer
Hastings Tribune




Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

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10 May 2018

North Carolina - A year after the HB2 repeal, NC transgender students battle discrimination

Danielle Chemtob
The Daily Tar Heel


Sir Walter Raleigh, looking fabulous

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lead story - Pakistan Passes Historic Transgender Rights Bill

Sasha Ingber
NPR


satellite view of Pakistan

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19 April 2018

civil rights - LGBTQ students face discrimination while Education Department walks back oversight

Logan Casey, Elizabeth Mann Levesque
The Brookings Institution


The Brookings Institution, Washington DC

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10 April 2018

Hawaii - Bill Calls For Hawaii To Protect Students Who Allege Harassment

Suevon Lee
Honolulu Civil Beat


Hawaii State Capitol

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