Saudi Arabia - Saudi Teen Commits Suicide After Coming Out To His Family

Dan Avery
newnownext

Mecca, Saudi Arabia (from Jabal Nur)

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Utah - “HIR”: A Modern Family Dramedy

Haley Oliphant
The Daily Utah Chronicle

large rainbow flag, Salt Lake City

(sorry for things being upside-down!)

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Extended family wonders how to embrace transgender member

Amy Dickinson
Chicago Tribune

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Watchdog urges probe of whether Zinke campaign benefited friend, family

Esther Whieldon
Politico

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ezs note:  If you are making plans to visit Cleveland, Ohio on November 6, perhaps you should check things out here.

19 years after Matthew Shepard's death, his family is still fighting for LGBTI rights

Rafella Gunz
Gay Star News

murder site of Matthew Shepard

(Laramie, WY)

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Why was ‘Juicy’ murdered? Family of transgender woman asks for help

Charles Rabin

Miami Herald

Chayviss "Chay" Darice Reed

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ezs note: Police has as of yet been unable to locate the murderer of Ms. Reed.  If you live or work in the area of Miami-Dade County, please contact police by calling 305-4POLICE.  Thanks.

CCSU Professor, Transgender Son Write Book About Coping As A Family

Susan Dunne
Hartford Courant

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Transgender survival guide for the holidays: Tips to remember when you reunite with family

Serena Daniari
.mic

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Abrupt Death of Young Transgender Orthodox Jew Grieves Chicago Community

Aimee Levitt
The Forward

Jonah Berele

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ezs note:  It sounds like Jonah was a kind and gentle man.  Rest in peace, Jonah, and my condolences to your family.

Trans teen finds 'family' in football team (Canada)

Aly Thompson
The Sachem and Glanbrook Gazette

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Life As Transgender: Dealing With A Discouraging Family

Press
NPR

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Family confirms St. Martin homicide victim was a transgender woman

Staff
WLOX

Dee Whigham

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ezs note:  If you see the person pictured in the photo, DO NOT approach him - let the police do their job.  They can be reached at 228-209-8124 or 228-769-3063.  Thanks.

Rest in peace, Dee.

Marla Newhook: Transgender teen finds acceptance from family, and Quebec (Canada)

Marla Newhook
Montreal Gazette

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Transgender Woman Loses Support from Her Family After Coming Out and Dropping 120 Lbs.

Julie Mazziotta
People

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Ottawa Morning's Hallie Cotnam wins award for story on family of transgender girl (Canada)

Press
CBC

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Authorities and Family Seek Answers in Hit-and-Run on Transgender Teen

Beth Sherouse
HRC

Monterey Park, California

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ezs note:  If you have any information regarding this assault, please call the Monterey Park (California) police at 626-573-1311. Thanks.

Family, Friends Mourn Penn State Trans Woman Lost to Suicide

Cleis Abeni
Advocate

Miriam Roe

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ezs note:  If you are suffering from bouts of depression, or are just having a really, really, really bad day, there is help!

Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860

Trevor Project Lifeline (under 24) - 866-488-7386

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 

A family torn apart by homophobia in Cameroon 91 anti-LGBT attacks and violations: Cameroon’s 2015 tally

Colin Stewart
Erasing 76 Crimes

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Taranaki mum learns her child is transgender via Facebook (New Zealand)

Taryn Utiger
Taranaki Daily News

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Haredi Family of Transgender Woman Tries to Stop Her Cremation After Suicide (Israel)

Ilan Lior
Haaretz

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