Colorado - ‘Tired of being shut out:’ Denver students advocate for a student bill of rights

Melanie Asmar

Chalkbeat Colorado

Denver, CO

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please press:  co.chalkbeat.org

ezs note:  Although the term 'transgender' is mentioned in passing , I am quite heartened to see the students mention this in their bill of rights.  Please continue watching this in their efforts.

26 percent of transgender voters in Alabama could be shut out by photo ID law, study shows

Leada Gore
http://www.al.com

to read more, go to;  http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/26_percent_of_transgender_vote.html

ezs note:  So ya think that voting doesn't matter?  THINK AGAIN.  If you live in Alabama, have friends who live there, or know allies who live there, make sure they read the article above.  That's why voting is important!

Nepal’s transgenders shut out of voting (Pakistan)

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/

*more here*