Wyoming - Transgender worries threaten female genital mutilation ban

Andrew Graham
Northern Wyoming News

Powell, WY

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Powell%2C_Wyoming_summer_2015_01.jpg

please press:  www.wyodaily.com

ezs note:  Oh, bruther.  The 'controversy' would be calmed if people understood the difference between transgender women and cisgender women.  The first are done by medically proficient doctors; the second are not done by doctors at all.  As far as cisgender girls and women go, the female genital mutilation is horrid, and the 'doctors' should be jailed.   On the other hand, transgender women should take care that the surgeon is medically certified. 

Alabama - Human Rights Watch Letter Re: House Bill 303 and Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Children

Zama Neff
Human Rights Watch

Jazz Jennings

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Jazz_Jennings_2016.jpg

please press:  www.hrw.org

ezs note:  Alabamians - as you can see, Zama Neff has written a fine letter against HB 303.  All you need do is write a few lines, followed by Ms. Neff's letter.  Please remember to ewrite your state legislator and state senator.  Thanks.  

civil rights - Appellate court affirms dismissal of transgender Watertown woman’s human rights complaint

Brian Kelly
NNY360

Watertown, NY

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Publicsquareeast2008.JPG

please press:  www.nny360.com

civil rights - Caitlyn Jenner's influence on transgender political attitudes measured in new study

Jon Niccum
Phys.org

Caitlyn Jenner

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Caitlyn_Jenner.jpeg

please press:  phys.org

Virginia - Northam signs bill mandating transgender student policies

Justin Mattingly
The Roanoke Times

Fairfax, VA

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/2016-10-26_13_03_36_View_west_along_U.S._Route_50_and_north_along_Virginia_State_Route_237_%28Fairfax_Boulevard%29_between_Pickett_Road_and_U.S._Route_29_%28Lee_Highway%29_in_Fairfax%2C_Virginia.jpg

please press:  www.roanoke.com

lead story - Transgender state employee wins lawsuit over sexual reassignment surgery costs

Rashah McChesney
Alaska Public Media

Juneau, AK

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Downtown_Juneau_and_Douglas_Island.jpg

please press: www.alaskapublic.org

civil rights - Trans People Belong

Press
ACLU

Statue of Liberty

New York City, NY

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Lady_Liberty_under_a_blue_sky_%28cropped%29.jpg

please press:  www.aclu.org

civil rights - Complaint filed over transgender MIL track athlete

Melissa Tanji
The Maui News

Lahaina, HI

ezs note:  Here in Connecticut the transgender girl finished second. Which means the cisgender girl finished first. Which means her lawyer's got SQUAT.

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Photo_May_07%2C_5_43_14_PM_.png

please press:  www.mauinews.com

lead story - More employers are covering transgender health benefits

Dr. David Gregg
BenefitNews.com

Waterbury, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Western_approach_to_Waterbury_CT.jpg

please press:  www.benefitnews.com

lead story - Young, transgender and fighting a years-long battle against suicidal thoughts

Natalie Pate
Statesman Journal

Portland, OR

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/RoseTestGardenPortland.jpg

please press:  www.statesmanjournal.com

civil rights - Iowa bill to end transgender civil rights protections is dead

Press
NBC News

ezs note:  He's dead, Jim!

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Presidential_02.jpg

please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Idaho - Idaho Lawmakers Hear Tearful Testimony On Transgender Therapy Bill

James Dawson
Boise State Public Radio

Caldwell, ID

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Indian_Creek_Park%2C_Fall_2019.jpg

please press:  www.boisestatepublicradio.org

ezs note: Idahoans - If you aren't able to make it to the state Capitol, don't fret.  Call your state representative AND your state senator and tell them to say NO to these bills.  Thanks.  

Switzerland - Two Swiss cities to introduce transgender toilets in schools

Press
thelocal.ch

Aigle, Switzerland

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/Aigle_-_Monthey_-_Dents_du_Midi.jpg

please press:  www.thelocal.ch

lead story - Teenage transgender row splits Sweden as dysphoria diagnoses soar by 1,500%

Richard Orange
The Guardian

Gustavus Adolphus at the Battle of Breitenfeld

J. Walter, 1632

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Gustave_Adolphe_at_Breitenfeld-Johann_Walter-f3706497.jpg

please press:  www.theguardian.com

ezs note:  When the Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment (somewhat analogous to the American Medical Association) was asked by the government to offer its thoughts,  it was a sobering moment.   My own thoughts about this debacle are this:  although newspapers offer a compelling voice, it might be best to read scientific journals as well, even if only the summary is read.  Also, go by the consensus,  rather than what any individual doctor might say.  She or he might have a valid viewpoint but might also hold a colored viewpoint.  I'm not saying that this doctor holds a strident agenda, just that the body of doctors tends to offer a more thoughtful view.

lead story - Transgender Colorado teen pleads guilty to murder in school shooting

Kelli Dugan
KIRO

Castle Rock, CO

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Castle_Rock%2C_CO.jpg

please press:  www.kiro7.com

ezs note:  I understand the feelings of hurt you may be feeling.  But acts of violence are never the answer.  NEVER.  Do something constructive.  If you don't have any ideas, ask a parent or relative, a trusted friend, or a teacher.  

lead story - Gene variants provide insight into brain, body incongruence in transgender

J. Graham Thiesen, et. al.

Science Daily

Gregor Mendel (1822-1894)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Gregor_Mendel.png

please press:  www.sciencedaily.com

lead story - ‘Children will lose their lives.’ Jazz Jennings’ mom joins fight against proposed Florida transgender medical ban

Skyler Swisher
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Howeyhouse01.jpg

please press:  www.sun-sentinel.com

lead story - Iowa bill to end transgender civil rights protections is dead

Press
NBC News

Denison, IA

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Dension_iowa.jpg

please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  I know that some more conservative transgender people might feel a bit slighted, but when a Republican leader does a really good thing, I try not to let it pass by.  If you live in Iowa (especially the 18th district) be sure to thank Rep. Holt.  

Indiana - Indiana Republicans have introduced two bills targeting transgender & non-binary people

Daniel Villareal
LGBTQ Nation

Middlebury, IN

Credit:  https://rainydaysguttering.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/middlebury-indiana-guttering-job-3.jpg

please press: www.lgbtqnation.com

ezs note:  If you live in Indiana, please call your state representative and your state senator and put these bad bills into history's dustbin.  In other words, tell them to vote NO, please.

lead story - A Man Was Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering His Transgender Activist Wife

David Mack
BuzzFeed News

North Adams, MA

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Public_Library_North_Adams_from_west.jpg

please press:  www.buzzfeednews.com