Georgia - Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character

Peter Biello

GPB

Pierce County, GA (Blackshear)

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ezs note:  Connecticut libraries - if you have a job opening, please offer it to Lavonnia Moore.  It might get a little chilly up here, but I promise you some warm hearts. 💖

lead story - 'West Side Story' banned in parts of Mideast over transgender character

Variety

NBC News

West Side Story  (2021 version)

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Nevada - Trans Character At The Heart Of Vegas Author's Youth Novel

Mike Prevatt
Nevada Public Radio

Las Vegas, NV

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ezs note: Please also see the podcast (9 minutes).

Arizona - How a transgender character changed when a trans actor was hired for the role

Kerry Lengel
AZcentral

Phoenix, AZ

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Idaho - Two Singers Play One Transgender Character in Opera Idaho's 'As One'

Lex Nelson
Boise Weekly

Boise, ID

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How Grey's Anatomy Introduced Its First Major Transgender Character

Jessinta Smith
Popsugar

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You Can Play As A Transgender Character In New “South Park” Video Game

Brandon Voss
NewNowNext

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Maya Is Myron In ‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Transgender Shocker: Karla Mosley Reacts

Maria Vultaggio 
International Business Times

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EastEnders to introduce first transgender character reveals producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins (UK)

Carl Greenwood
Mirror

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RTÉ receives 24 complaints over transgender character in new sitcom ‘The Centre’ (Ireland)

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