South Carolina - Family of SC transgender woman killed in Florida: 'We want everyone to be comfortable with who they are'

Tanita Gaither
wistv

Bishopville, SC

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ezs note:  As of this time, the suspect who killed Cathalina Christina James is still at large.  If you have any information, please call the Jacksonville, FL police at 904-630-6300.  Thanks.

lead story - Transgender woman says she was harassed, kicked out over bathroom use at D.C. restaurant

Victoria Sanchez
WJLA

Washington DC

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California - Attacker Sought in Stabbing of Transgender Woman in Hollywood

Jonathan Lloyd, Toni Guinyard
NBC Los Angeles

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ezs note:  If the attacker hasn't been found yet, perhaps you can help. If you live in Los Angeles or the surrounding area, and you are a witness, please call the LAPD at 877-ASK-LAPD. Thanks.

Pennsylvania - Felony charges dropped against transgender woman accused of trying to burn flag at Philly Pride

Michael Boren
The Inquirer

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lead story - Model Munroe Bergdorf Is Beating The Odds As A Transgender Woman Of Color

Blair Raynor
HuffPost

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Jamaica - ‘We Are All Jamaicans!’ - Transgender Woman Pleads For Tolerance

Carlene Davis
The Gleaner

Kingston, Jamaica

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lead story - Indian mob kills transgender woman over fake rumors spread on WhatsApp

Manveena Suri
CNN

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lead story - Transgender woman sexually assaulted while sleeping at Cleveland homeless shelter, police say

Adam Ferrise
cleveland.com

Cleveland, OH

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lead story - HRC Mourns Gigi Pierce, Transgender Woman Fatally Shot in Oregon

Helen Parshall
HRC

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Vietnam - LGBT community in Vietnam’s path to recognition

Press
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lead story - GOP Candidate Films Herself Harassing A Transgender Woman

Andrea González-Ramírez
Refinery29

Jazmina Saavedra (R-CA)

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Texas - (transgender) Woman, 26, Murdered In North Dallas Apartment

Payton Potter
Dallas Patch

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ezs note:  Dallas/Fort Worth area - please, if you know anything regarding the murder of Carla Patricia Flores-Pavon, call the police at 214-283-4856. Thanks.

lead story - Another Transgender Woman Killed in Pakistan

Saroop Ijaj
Human Rights Watch

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civil rights - El Cajon Gym Sued Over Alleged Discrimination Against Transgender Woman

Toni McAllister
Times of San Diego

El Cajon, CA

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lead story - Transgender woman 'raped at men's prison' hours after judge blocked move

Tom Barnes
Independent

Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility

Cañon City, CO

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Indonesia - Indonesian man and transgender woman could be caned 100 times for ‘having gay sex’

Josh Jackman
Pink News

Aceh province, Indonesia

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civil rights - Police have a 'very strong' lead in killing of transgender SC woman

Teddy Kulmala
The State

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ezs note:  According to the latest reports, leads are very close, but especially if you live in Chesterfield County SC, you can help.  Call the police department at 843-623-2101 with any tips.  Thanks.

civil rights - Transgender Woman Claims She Was Fired For Violating A Non-Existent Dress Code

Jeff Taylor
newnownext

Detroit, Michigan

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lead story - Police: Transgender woman likely knew her attacker

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Bridgeport, Connecticut

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ezs note:  Details on the event are very sketchy right now, but as more details become available, lightbulbs might go off.  If you are one of those, please call 203-576-7671.  Thanks.

civil rights - TRANS WOMAN WHO REPORTED HER RAPE IN MEN'S PRISON WINS HISTORIC $100,000 SETTLEMENT

Kashmira Gander
Newsweek

Fallsburg, NY, Sullivan Correctional Facility

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