lead story - Over 1,600 scientists condemn Trump transgender proposal

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BBC

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civil rights - 56 major companies stand up against attempts to erase transgender civil rights protections

John Riley
MetroWeekly

(not necessarily representative)

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lead story - What Transgender Means to Me

Sara Rimer
BU Today

Boston University, Boston, MA

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New Jersey - LGBT advocates in New Jersey attack Trump plans to eliminate 'transgender' as option

Hannan Adely
northjersey.com

Trenton, NJ

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lead story - LGBTQ History Month: Transgender and gender-nonconforming pioneers

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News

Sylvia Rivera

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civil rights - Administration opposes transgender civil rights shield

Lyle Denniston
Constitution Center

Oh, isn't it quaint.  Let's chuck it.

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civil rights - Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Carmen Carrera, and More Express Outrage at Reported Removal of Transgender Civil Rights Protections

Ilana Kaplan
W Magazine

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ezs note: Once again, VOTE.

lead story - Dear Mr. Trump: I’m Transgender And I Have A Few Things I Want You To Know

Alexandra Billings
HuffPost

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ezs note:  Umm... if you haven't figured it out yet...

GO VOTE!!!

Election Day is November 6.

lead story - Inside The Poisonous British Fight Over Transgender Acceptance

Samantha Allen
Daily Beast

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Oregon - FIRST TRANSGENDER MEMBER HELPING RECRUIT FOR UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FRATERNITY

Jillian Smukler
KETI

University Of Oregon

Eugene, OR

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lead story - One Night, Hot Springs uses social anxiety to explain what it’s like to be transgender in Japan

Michael Moore
The Verge

King of Na gold seal

Tokyo, Japan

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civil rights - Jury awards $780,500 in Wisconsin transgender rights lawsuit

Autumn Callan
Jurist

Madison, WI (abt. 1930)

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lead story - Transgender at 11: ‘I. Am. A. Boy. That’s it.’

Petula Dvorak
The Washington Post

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civil rights - Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents

Jason Rafferty
AAP News & Journals

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lead story - 'Why not?': Transgender candidate busts stereotypes in Brazil

Anna Jean Kaiser
BBC

São Paulo, Brazil

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lead story - School transgender policy studied

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The Vindicator

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ezs note:  Oy veh.  This ain't fun, is it?  Okay, here are a few suggestions.  First, here's what I don't suggest.  It doesn't help to burrow into your tribe or get into a shouting match.  You may have to relax a bit to do it, but if you are approached by an angry person, calmly explain your side of the story.  Remember, he/she may be venting anger, but he/she is just afraid for his/her child.  If he/she calms down a bit, work together on a solution.  If he/she remains angry, you may leave, but first, open the door for the time when he/she calms down. No, this ain't a magic wand.  But it is constructive rather than destructive.

Washington state - A Young Transgender Dreams to Enter Olympia Competition

Erryn Deane
JBH News

Olympia, WA

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lead story - From “Hate State” to Jared Polis: How Colorado led the way for gay, transgender candidates to run for office — and win

Nic Garcia
The Denver Post

Denver, CO

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civil rights - A Transgender Software Engineer Alleges Nike Failed to Stand Up for the Values It Advertises

Nigel Jaquiss
Willamette Week

Willamette (part of West Linn), OR

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lead story - Transgender Guide leaders are no more of a risk to girls than other volunteers, say bosses

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The Telegraph

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