The peace of being transparent (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeObQyQr4o

ezs note:  I ran across and Rev. Ed Trevors gave a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  I may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him. To find more about him, go to Bing AI and type in 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

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

Collin Gaddie
NonDoc

Oklahoma State Capitol

Oklahoma City, OK

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Oklahoma_State_Capitol.jpg

please press:  nondoc.com

Turkey: Banned Pride march must be allowed to take place in peace

Press
Amnesty International

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please press:  www.amnesty.org

ezs note:  Hey, if it can take place in São Paulo, it can place in Ankara.  PERIOD.

El Salvador - How Two Trans Salvadoran Migrants Found Peace in Tijuana

Amanda Ottaway, Meghan Dhaliwal, Gabriela Martinez
Vice

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please press:  www.vice.com

A rational approach to transgender discussion

Logan Chipkin
The Cougar

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please press:  thedailycougar.com

In spite of backlash, Target continues to #TakePride

Andrew Clausen
The American Genius

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please press:  https://theamericangenius.com

ezs note:  I'm not really a hawkish type, but if you have goods to buy, you might want to consider Target.  They're really a very progressive company, with reasonable prices.  Plus, you'll have a chance to piss off the American 'Family' Association!

Donald Trump’s Israel Ambassador Pick Is Hazardous to Peace

Daniel J. Kurzner
The New York Times

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Quotes!

I think that we are becoming more and more linked, and before long, we'll all become one culture. It's happening in every field, not just fashion.  Actually, I think the only hope for peace is if culture is homogenized.


     - Tom Ford

'To Quote A Queer'

Transgender guitarist finds peace, acceptance through music

Bruce Fessier
http://www.mydesert.com/

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'He tried to cut off his manhood with craft scissors': The torment of transgender boy before finding peace as nine-year-old girl - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail

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Pee in Safety! (prospect.org)

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ezs note:  Okay, okay, this article may give you a few yuks, but if you or a friend really has to go, this blog has some very useful information.  Particularly, www.safe2pee.org has some very useful information.  Let me know how it goes.