This woman took on her homophobic neighbour with 10,000 LGBT Christmas lights (UK)

Meka Beresford

Pink News

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South Bend woman's case could have national impact on LGBT rights

Press
South Bend Tribune

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Orillia doctor embraces new life as a woman (Canada)

Frank Matys
Simcoe.com

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ezs note:  Hi, Rick!  (You'd have to be a hardcore Hartford Whalers  fan to get that one...)

Transgender Muslim woman hacked to death in Russia days after marrying a man

Greg Hernandez
Gay Star News

Viktor and Raina

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ezs note:  Yeah, things are a bit hairy in US-Russian relations right now, but if you write a respectful letter to Vladimir Putin today urging him to bring Raina's murder to the fullest extent of Russian law, it may help.  Thanks.

Suspect identified in shooting that left transgender Moss Point woman in ICU

Tyler Carter
gulflive.com

Charles Ray Lofton

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ezs note:  Especially if you live in the Gulf Coast area of Mississippi, and you see Charles Ray Lofton, do not approach him.  Rather, let the police do their job.  You can reach them at the Moss Point police department at 228-475-1711 or at Crimestoppers at 1-877-787-5898.

Coulsdon woman hoping to win Miss Transgender UK final crown (UK)

James Booker
Croydon Advertiser

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Mangaluru: Woman welfare committee, transgender policy this year: Umashree (India)

Press
daijiworld.com

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Woman charged with fatally stabbing former N.J. transgender woman

Michelle Caffrey / mcaffrey@njadvancemedia.com
nj.com

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ezs note:  Justice has been served.  My sincere condolences go out to Maya's family and friends.

Woman Sought in Connection With Bias Attack on Transgender Woman

Staff
Time Warner Cable News

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ezs note:  New York City residents - especially if you get on or off at the 125th Street subway station, and you noticed the assault of Jennifer Louise Lopez, please contact the police by using one of the following methods: Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text them at CRIMES, then text TIP577, or visit  www.nypdcrimestoppers.com,  Thanks.

Transgender teen chooses prom night to appear in public as woman for first time (UK)

Sarah Francis
The Mirror

 

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Woman claims she was fired for not calling 6-year-old transgender student by new name

Vimbai Chikomo
SE Texas Record

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VIDEO: Woman finds new voice as part of transgender transition therapy

Jordan Schroeer
Inforum

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Transgender officer who spent $50,000 to become a woman slams US Army rules that force soldiers to keep calling her 'sir' (UK)

Kieran Corcoran
Daily Mail

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Transgender Victoria woman fights Facebook's nipple rule (Canada)

Mike Devlin
The Vancouver Sun

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Transgender Sutton Coldfield woman honoured for promoting LGBT acceptance (UK)

Dan Newbould
Sutton Coldfield Observer

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Lawsuit Claims Minn. Woman is Denied Health Care Because She's Transgender

Brett Hoffland
KSTP.com

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Woman that inspired Coronation Street's Hayley Cropper speaks about being transgender at Pride fringe event (UK)

Rob Williams
Manchester Evening News

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Ready for his close-up? Bruce Jenner to 'grace the cover of Vanity Fair as a woman' ...and will be shot by Annie Leibovitz (UK)

Press
Daily Mail

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Woman Dies After Stabbing Inside Abandoned North Philadelphia House

 Vince Lattanzio

NBC10.com

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ezs note:  Rest in peace...

Transgender Guatemalan Woman Granted Asylum

Fernanda Echavarri

Arizona Public Media

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