Transgender, intersex Montanans challenge law defining ‘sex’ as binary

Eric Dietrich

Montana Free Press

Columbia Falls, MT

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Bill creates strict definition for ‘sex,’ legally sidelining intersex and transgender people

Mara Silvers

Montana "Free" Press

Kalispell, MT (near Kila)

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ezs note:  Uh, kiddies, you might want to check Merriam-Webster's dictionary.  As opposed to the Encyclopedia Moronica.

lead story - Outside the binary and behind bars: Incarcerated transgender and intersex people face challenges

Elizabeth Thompson

North Carolina Health News

Raleigh, NC

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Alabama - Human Rights Watch Letter Re: House Bill 303 and Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Children

Zama Neff
Human Rights Watch

Jazz Jennings

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ezs note:  Alabamians - as you can see, Zama Neff has written a fine letter against HB 303.  All you need do is write a few lines, followed by Ms. Neff's letter.  Please remember to ewrite your state legislator and state senator.  Thanks.  

Kenya - 'Intersex' is counted in Kenya's census — but is this a victory?

Katie G. Nelson
PRI

Nairobi, Kenya

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Connecticut - Court ruling on Olympic runner continues debate from Connecticut high schools to powerlifting championships over intersex, transgender athletes

David Crary
Hartford Courant

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lead story - Semenya ruling could have impact on transgender, intersex athletes

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NBC News

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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.  

civil rights - Photos: Rally for transgender rights features peace, love

Collin Gaddie
NonDoc

Oklahoma State Capitol

Oklahoma City, OK

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civil rights - Transgender 101 public forum slated

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Observer

Jamestown, NY

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Kenya - Meet the activists fighting for transgender rights in Kenya

Amy Ashenden
PinkNews

Nairobi, Kenya

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Barbados - Not in Barbados! Government minister says no gay marriages will be allowed

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Carribean 360

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civil rights - Transgender and Intersex athletes are focus of 2018 Ryan Bioethicist-in-Residence lecture

Pete Rosenbery
SIU - Carbondale News

Chris Mosier

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When Being Counted Can Lead to Being Protected: Pakistan’s Transgender and Intersex Activists

Kyle Knight
Los Angeles Review of Books

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Intersex—seeking the beauty in difference

Martha Henriques
Medical XPress

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ezs note:   This is a long but worthy piece.  If you are intersex or know someone who is, I urge you to read this.

HRC Global Attends ILGA-Europe Conference

Staff
HRC Global

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Rainbow List 2015: Time to meet the judges who'll be picking the LGBTQI people who are making Britain better (UK)

Sarah Morrison
The Independent (UK)

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UN agencies call for end to violence and discrimination against LGBTI community (United Nations)

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UN News Centre

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Conference Countdown 2015: Transgender and intersex health charter (UK)

Caron Lindsay
Liberal Democrat Voice

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Transgender, intersex people say they are ostracised from playing sport in Australia (Australia)

Alkira Reinfrank
ABC (Australia)

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