Why we must learn to live with the elephants

Credit:  http://lifeasahuman.com/files/2012/02/4_MG_0317-sm-550x365.jpg

Because they are among the most humane creatures on earth.

Because they only eat grassland.

Because, as they roam the savanna, you are awestruck by their beauty.

In order to keep your humanity alive, you must do your part.

That is why.

Group starts petition opposing transgender policy at New London-Spicer schools

Carolyn Lange
The Bemidji Pioneer

Credit:  http://img.memecdn.com/ignorance_o_2061509.jpg

please press:  http://www.bemidjipioneer.com

Feds list schools that sought exemption from discrimination statute

Tim Devaney
The Hill

Credit:  http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/images/2014-04/120229112209-us-department-of-education-building-sign-story-top.jpg

please press:  http://thehill.com

Ted Cruz, Attacking Donald Trump, Uses Transgender Bathroom Access as Cudgel

Trip Gabriel
The New York Times

Credit:  http://f.tqn.com/y/politicalhumor/1/S/h/a/6/Cruz-Likability-Problem.jpg

please press:  http://www.nytimes.com

Who Is Curt Schilling Talking To? Himself

Robert Silverman
vocativ

Credit:  http://blogs-images.forbes.com/cartoonoftheday/files/2016/04/160421Tornoe.jpg

please press:  http://www.vocativ.com

The Pearl of Africa: An Interview with Africa's First Openly Transgender Star Cleopatra Kambugu

Les Fabian Brathwaite
Out

Credit:  http://www.okayafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pearl-of-africa-cleopatra-kambugu-thailand-jonny-von-wallstrom-6-715x402.jpg

please press:  http://www.out.com

B.C. court intervenes in parental dispute over transgender child (Canada)

Press
thestar.com

Credit:  http://i.cbc.ca/1.2983949.1425608416!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/prince-george-b-c.jpg

please press:  http://www.thestar.com

ACLU Considers Legal Challenge To Anti-Transgender Restroom Law In Alabama

Dominic Holden
BuzzFeed

Credit:  https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/54399327.jpg

please press:  https://www.buzzfeed.com

Transgender girls at B.C. legislature to back human rights code bill (Canada)

Press
Winnipeg Free Press

Credit:  http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/island/cities/tourismvictoria/victoria_bc_capital.jpg

please press:  http://www.winnipegfreepress.com

How other stores are handling transgender bathroom policies

Hadley Malcolm
USA Today

Credit:  https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/56966039.jpg

please press:  http://www.usatoday.com

An HIV Prevention Pill for Transgender Persons

Scott LaFee and Lisa Loeb Stanga
UC San Diego Health

Credit:  http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/107091580-1024x652.jpg

please press:  http://health.ucsd.edu

ezs note:  As always, before you take Truvada, talk with an experienced physician about the benefits and contraindications.  Also, refrain from sex before beginning treatment.  Thanks!

Iranian Transgender Youth Reveal Parents Reaction to Their 'Inner Disorder'

Press
Sputnik News

Credit:  https://cryptome.org/info/iran-protest/pict2.jpg

please press:  http://sputniknews.com

Transgender teen fights back after suspension for using 'wrong' bathroom

Emanuella Grinberg
CNN

Credit:  http://wmbf.images.worldnow.com/images/16608003_BG1.jpg

please press:  http://www.cnn.com

I voted today... DID YOU?

Voting is in Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania

Credit:  http://www.unitedvoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/vote_today.jpg

Teen Boy Says He Was Kicked Out Of Ted Cruz Rally For Being Transgender

Mary Ann Georgantopoulos
BuzzFeed

Credit:  http://f.tqn.com/y/politicalhumor/1/S/k/b/6/ted-cruz-trust.jpg

please press:  https://www.buzzfeed.com

Transgender magazine editor murdered in Bangladesh (Australia)

Press
SBS

Credit:  http://cdn.patch.com/users/73734/2015/03/T800x600/201503550cd2339af0c.png

please press:  http://www.sbs.com.au

Transgender rights: Where 2016 candidates stand on bathroom bills

Michael Walsh
Yahoo!

Credit:  http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/images-SSCweb/TransActivePoster-colorEnglish.png

please press:  https://www.yahoo.com

How Gov. Daugaard navigated his way to big decisions

Bob Mercer
Rapid City Journal

Credit:  http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/9065941e142eb769bb76794c742e08d1e14ee558/r=300/http/www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/9065941e142eb769bb76794c742e08d1e14ee558/r=300/http/www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/5a96d2d4d73ac5a3265f01c6be98e82fc219de46/c=0-40-1499-1539/local/-/media/2016/02/12/SiouxFalls/B9320872976Z.1_20160212122000_000_GF2DEKBV0.1-0.jpg

please press:  http://rapidcityjournal.com

New police appeal after missing Leeds transgender woman is captured on CCTV (UK)

Press
Yorkshire Evening Post

Credit:  http://www.movehub.com/sites/default/files/main_images/leeds.jpg

please press:  http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

ezs note:  I know it's a long shot, but if you live, work, or travel in the Leeds/Yorkshire UK area, and have information regarding the disappearance of this woman, please contact the Yorkshire police.  Thanks.  

Chris Wallace destroys myth of transgender predators: ‘This is a solution in search of a problem’

David Edwards
Raw Story

Credit:  http://cdn.quotationof.com/images/chris-wallace-2.jpg

please press:  https://www.rawstory.com

New school rules give transgender students 'right to be who they are'

Kathy Bocella
philly.com

Credit:  http://yb.cmcdn.com/yearbooks/6/0/e/6/60e6f9e309805ae7da30f24af167c4d9/440/0007.jpg?h=a99f08963b8da4a5a81f3dce52da6f44

please press:  http://www.philly.com

Christie: I likely wouldn't sign transgender bathroom law in N.J.

Brent Johnson
nj.com

Credit:  http://blogs-images.forbes.com/robertwood/files/2015/03/Chris-Christie.jpg

please press:  http://www.nj.com

Ottawa Morning's Hallie Cotnam wins award for story on family of transgender girl (Canada)

Press
CBC

Credit:  http://www.cbc.ca/ottawamorning/assets_c/2010/05/sitenavlogo-thumb-268xauto-59822.jpg

please press:  http://www.cbc.ca

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

Credit:  http://www.corpo-events.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pays-de-la-loire.jpg

Louie Gohmert threatens to quit shopping at Target

Jennifer Bendery
sdgln.com

Credit:  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/23/0d/07/230d07fb4b92e7199b4c45e36e672754.jpg

please press:  http://sdgln.com

ezs note:  Y'know, it may sound warped n' all, but I love Louie!  He's so utterly batshit, you can't but watching him.  Congress wouldn't be the same without him!

Cleveland Council President predicts transgender restroom law coming

Tom Beres
WKYC

Credit:  http://www.thankgodimnatural.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cleveland-limo-services-img.jpg

please press:  http://www.wkyc.com

Knoxville ‘liberal redneck’ goes viral with transgender rant

Chuck Campbell
go knoxville

Credit:  http://www.knoxtnhomesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Knoxville-TN-Real-Estate.jpg

please press:  http://www.knoxnews.com

ezs note:  Y'know, no matter where you are in this country, there are decent people who tell it like it is.  Thanks, Trae.

Cop's transgender post riles (Canada)

Press
castanet.net

Credit:  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/fa/70/df/fa70dfe107895c1b3752cdf281ac11c1.jpg

please press:  http://www.castanet.net

How The Justice System Fails Trans Women

Hannah Simpson
Refinery29

Credit:  http://www.bruceonpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Social-Justice-650.jpg

please press:  http://www.refinery29.com

UK warns tourists about NC transgender law

Julian Hattem
The Hill

Credit:  http://anewdomain.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3-30-16-2.jpg

please press:  http://thehill.com

Curt Schilling Fired From ESPN Over Anti-Transgender Comment on Facebook

Francesca Bacardi
E!

Credit:  http://cdn1.thecomeback.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/2016/03/Curt-Schilling-600x356.jpg

please press:  http://www.eonline.com

Arrest in double murder of Texas man, transgender woman

Staff
CBS

Credit:  http://content.khou.com/photo/2016/04/21/1245_1461256108160_1821085_ver1.0.jpg

please press:  http://www.cbsnews.com

ezs note:  Rest in peace, Ms. Thompson...

Donald Trump Says Transgender People Should Use the Bathroom They Want

Ashley Parker
The New York Times

Credit:  http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/559e9efe6bb3f72c54679458/donald-trump-has-surged-to-the-top-of-2-new-2016-polls.jpg

please press:  http://www.nytimes.com

Yay Harriet Tubman!

Credit:  http://www.relatably.com/q/img/harriet-tubman-quotes-and-dates/6f5d8f9a192f0629c86d5cbaa9c451e2.jpg

Curt Schilling says he was ‘blindsided’ by backlash to anti-transgender post

Eric Levenson / Eric.Levenson@boston.com
boston.com

Credit:  http://cache.boston.com/images/bostondirtdogs//Headline_Archives/schill.jpg

please press:  https://www.boston.com   

ezs note:  Uh, yeah.  You were 'blindsided'.  Here's a little news flash for ya, Curt.  When you joined Major League baseball, and are a sportscaster after that, um, people tend to watch what you say.  Stick to diggin' ditches, Curt.  It's much easier.

Transgender Woman Murdered in Maryland

Daniel Reynolds
Advocate

Keyonna Blakeney

Credit:  http://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/keyonna-blakeney.jpg

please press:  http://www.advocate.com

ezs note:  Rest in peace, Keyonna...

Curt Schilling makes controversial comments on Facebook about transgender people

Press
WTMW

Credit:  https://www.jihadwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Schilling.jpg

please press:  http://www.wmtw.com

Federal appeals court sides with transgender teen, says bathroom case can go forward

Moriah Balingit
The Washington Post

Credit:  https://acluva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Gavin-Grimm-2.jpg

please press: https://www.washingtonpost.com

ezs note:  To read the court's full opinion, go to G. G. vs. Gloucester County School Board. Thanks.

Tennessee's transgender student bathroom bill is dead for the year

Andy Sher / asher@timesfreepress.com
Times Free Press

Credit:  http://img.memecdn.com/celebrating-cat_o_2053135.jpg

please press:  http://www.timesfreepress.com

Transgender Bathroom Hysteria, Cont’d.

Press
The New York Times

Credit:  http://images.mydoorsign.com/img/lg/S/Funny-Unisex-Bathroom-Sign-SE-2025.gif

please press:  http://www.nytimes.com

Providence Mayor Elorza bans city funded travel to North Carolina and Mississippi

Press
WPRO

Mayor Jorge Elorza

Credit:  https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/554680375922814976/HsNvDbS8.jpeg

please press:  http://www.630wpro.com

A transgender woman has spoken about life in a male prison (Australia)

Olivia Lambert
news.com.au

Credit:  http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/560/cpsprodpb/B0B6/production/_86583254_prison.jpg

please press:  http://www.news.com.au

Columbus to ban most city travel to North Carolina over transgender restroom bill

Lucas Sullivan
Columbus Dispatch

Credit:  https://arunaproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Columbus.jpg

please press:  http://www.dispatch.com

Governor Pat McCrory: More dialogue needed on transgender issues

Press
WCTI

Credit:  https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/education-teaching-revision-exam-school-schooling-a_levels-grin170_low.jpg

please press:  http://www.wcti12.com

ezs note:  Oh, great idea, Gov. McCrory... too bad you didn't think of it before you signed this stupid bill.  Dumbass. 

Beyond The Bathroom: Transgender Policies Under Review By N.J. Schools

Alexis Tarazzi
patch.com

Credit:  https://i.imgflip.com/tp7jh.jpg

please press:  http://patch.com

LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Commonwealth Medical College’s Transgender Health Conference opens eyes and brings tears

Dee Culp
NEPA Scene

Credit:  http://thetimes-tribune.com/polopoly_fs/1.1147388!/image/4202159064.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_490/4202159064.jpg

please press:  http://nepascene.com

Cirque du Soleil cancels shows over transgender law (Malta)

Press
Times of Malta

Credit:  http://imgsrv.legends1027.com/image/wlgz/UserFiles/Image/Wiki%20Corner/cirque%20do%20soleil.jpg

please press:  http://www.timesofmalta.com

WATCH LIVE: Leelah Alcorn inspires discussion on transgender matters

Press
WLWT

Credit:  http://www.lgbtspeak.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Leelah-Alcorn-My-death-needs-to-mean-something-2.jpg

please press:  http://www.wlwt.com

ezs note:  If life is just too crappy, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).  Thanks!

Big business beginning to understand bottom line, support for transgender rights are linked: Teitel (Canada)

Emma Teitel / eteitel@thestar.ca
The Star

Jennifer Pritzker

Credit:  http://i.forbesimg.com/media/lists/people/jennifer-pritzker_416x416.jpg

please press:  http://www.thestar.com

Buffalo, New York

Credit:  http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/galleries/2012/real_estate/1205/gallery.affordable-homes/images/buffalo.jpg