national/world - Voting, privacy, safety: How will the state’s new ID rules affect transgender Texans?

Stella M. Chávez

KERA News

Throckmorton, TX (r)

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national/world - Pakistan's transgender community gets a ride-sharing service for safety

Associated Press

NBC News

Lahore, Pakistan

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Taking Refuge: Transgender Newcomers Find Safety, Services and Community in Vermont

Rachel Hellman

Seven Days

South Burlington, VT

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ezs note:  Vermont may be relatively small, but it's a gem of a state.  Hope you find happiness there!

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lead story - Joy, safety and alpacas: Queer community thrives on trans-owned ranch

Jo Yurcaba

NBC News

Westcliffe, CO

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Times Square - An NYPD officer sprinted through Times Square to get a 4-year-old shooting victim to safety

Scottie Andrew

CNN

Times Square, NYC

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lead story - 'This is about my safety': Trans Americans on November's high-stakes election

Elizabeth Kuhr

NBC News

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ezs note:  Register and vote... I DID!!!!!!

lead story - 'This is about my safety': Trans Americans on November's high-stakes election

Elizabeth Kuhr

NBC News

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HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE YET???

Bangladesh - Bangladesh: Transgender Men Fear for Their Safety

Staff
Human Rights Watch

scene in Bangladesh

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Exclusive | Be Yourself, Love Yourself: Pak Trans Model Kami Sid (Pakistan)

Divyani Rattanpal
The Quint

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It’s up to each school now to support transgender students, who only seek safety

Jennifer M. Gess
Idaho Statesman

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Transgender veteran fears for safety if forced to use men’s bathroom

Gigi Barnett
KXAN

Sierra Davis

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PRISONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO ARE TACKLING THE SAFETY OF TRANSGENDER INMATES IN A BIG WAY

Raquel Reichard
Latina

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ezs note:  If you haven't noticed, the murder of Veronica Bolina still remains unsolved.  If you live in Brazil (Sao Paulo region) or have traveled there on business or pleasure, please contact the police.  Thank you so much!

Transgender win safety guarantees with new rules

Geoff Kors
please press:  http://www.desertsun.com

WATCH: Trans Refugee Finally Finds Safety in New Zealand

MITCH KELLAWAY
http://www.advocate.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/03/watch-trans-refugee-finally-finds-safety-new-zealand

Transgender Indians Create Unexpected PSA About Seatbelt Safety

Marisa Kabas
http://hypervocal.com


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ezs note: Please... wear your seat belt!

Chelsea Clinton to address conference on LGBT youth

http://www.wisconsingazette.com/


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Dear Abby | Transgender journey makes dating a challenge

Jeanne Phillips
http://www.kansascity.com/


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