national/world - Transgender Louisianans say they’ve lost an ally in the governor’s seat

AP

NBC News

St. Martinsville, LA

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  Yeah, it does seem depressing.  But even a bumper sticker raises a thought or two.  And if your state rep or state senator is running unopposed... why not YOU???    

South Carolina - North Charleston vigil honors transgender lives lost and those who still ‘need your love’

Stephen Hobbs

The Post And Courier

North Charleston, SC

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please press:   www.postandcourier.com

Massachusetts - Community to remember transgender lives lost to violence

Josh Janney

The Winchester Star

Winchester, MA

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please press:  www.winchesterstar.com

lead story - Andersonville’s ‘Say Their Names’ Street Art Honors Black Transgender People Lost To Violence

Joe Ward
Block Club Chicago

Andersonville, IL (part of Chicago)

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please press:  blockclubchicago.org

Alabama - Birmingham rally calls attention to Black trans lives lost

Jonece Starr Dunigan
AL.com

Birmingham, AL

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please press:  www.al.com

lead story - Lost in Transition: Understanding West Virginia’s transgender health care system

Joelle Gates
The Parthenon

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

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please press:  marshallparthenon.com  

Florida - Wednesday vigil at Cascades Park aims to ensure transgender lives lost aren't forgotten

Nada Hassman

Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee, FL

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please press:  www.tallahassee.com

civil rights - In Memoriam: A Tribute to the Ones We Lost in 2018

Sharee Silerio
The Root

ezs note:  In particular, we remember and mourn these -  Celine Walker, Tonya "Kita" Harvey, Phylicia Mitchell, Amia Tyrae Berryman, Sasha Wall, Nicole Hall, Nino Fortson, Antonia "Antash'a" Devine Sherrington English, Diamond Stephens, Cathalina Christina James, Keisha Wells, Sasha Garden, Dejanay Stanton, Vontashia Bell, Shantee Tucker,  Londonn Moore, Ciara Minaj Carter Frazier, and Kelly Stough - all transgender, all senselessly murdered.

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please press:  www.theroot.com

Alaska - At candlelight vigil, Juneau residents remember transgender lives lost

Ben Hohenstatt
Juneau Empire

Chief Anotklosh

Juneau, AK

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please press:  www.juneauempire.com

Mississippi - Day of remembrance honors trans lives lost

Marissa Haas
The Student Printz

Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

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please press:  www.studentprintz.com

lead story - Vigil remembers transgender lives lost to violence

Anna Merod
The Winchester Star

Winchester, VA

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please press:  www.winchesterstar.com 

Venezuela - Unearthing José Pachini: 1940’s Venezuela’s Lost, Legendary Transgender Man

José González Vargas
Into

Caracas, Venezuela (older)

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please press:  intomore.com 

A message of hope: Transgender community gathers in Norfolk to remember the lives of those lost to violence

Amir Vera
The Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk, VA

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please press:  pilotonline.com

Family, Friends Mourn Penn State Trans Woman Lost to Suicide

Cleis Abeni
Advocate

Miriam Roe

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please press:  http://www.advocate.com

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 

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2015: Those We've Lost

Sunnivie Brydum
Advocate

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please press:  http://www.advocate.com

ezs note:  to see listings of events worldwide, go to tdor.info.

“Feminism grew out of our history in India” — Urvashi Butalia (Pakistan)

Aasim Akhtar
International The News

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please press:  http://tns.thenews.com.pk

'I've lost tons of friends and it’s been hell': Transgender teen, 16, who shared horrific stories of bullying at school takes her own life (UK)

CHRIS SPARGO
DailyMail.com

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please press:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk

ezs note:  If you are feeling at the end of your rope, please use the helpline numbers at the end of the article.  They're here for YOU!

Suicide Prevention Month: Because One Life Lost Is Too Many

Nathan M. Schaefer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-m-schaefer/suicide-prevention-month-_b_5882834.html

ezs note:  I know that things really suck sometimes - - but there really  is help!!  Look for a competent psychologist or psychiatrist.

Transgender appeal lost (Australia)

Stephen Ryan
http://www.theherald.com.au/


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2012 Transgender Day of Remembrance observation held in Hagerstown - SHANNON WEBSTER - http://www.examiner.com

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