lead story - Biden calls anti-trans violence an 'epidemic that needs national leadership'

Jeff Taylor

NBC News

Joe Biden

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lead story - Advocates Mourn An 'Epidemic' Of Violence Against Black Transgender Women

Chris Bentley
WBUR

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lead story - American Medical Association Responds To 'Epidemic' Of Violence Against Transgender Community

Dawn Ennis
Forbes

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Curacao - PAHO Urges Testing As The First Step Towards Preventing HIV And Halting The AIDS Epidemic

Staff
Curaçao Chronicle

Willemstad, Curaçao

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lead story - 'Epidemic of violence': 2018 is worst for deadly assaults against transgender Americans

Marina Pitofsky
USA Today

Rio Grande, TX

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A Global Crisis: Epidemic of Violence Against Transgender People

Saurav Jung Thapa
HRC

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Shade Schuler is the 13th Transgender Woman Killed in 2015

Beth Sherouse
HRC

Shade Schuler

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ezs note:  I know - it can really be rattling.  But if you have any information, please, call the police!  Call the Dallas Police Department at 1-877-373-TIPS.

Treating Addiction in the Transgender Community – What You Need to Know

 JEFF ZACHARIAS
http://blogs.psychcentral.com


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ezs note: When you are dealing with the daily difficulties of being transgender, it might be a good idea to see a therapist.  When you are struggling  with addiction problems (one estimate is 30 percent) it might be a doubly good idea.  First, make sure the therapist is certified.  Second, make sure that you  are comfortable with her/his methods.  But do it!  You'll be happier, I promise. 

New recommendations for addressing the epidemic of HIV/AIDS among Transgender communities - http://www.outinjersey.net/

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