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02 February 2017
Why is Donald Trump so fixated on Arnold Schwarzenegger? It might have to do with Ivanka.
Emily Heil
Washington Post
Washington Post
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ezs note: Damn... Donald Trump says so many dimwitted, dunderheaded, just plain loopy things in a day... no, an hour... I almost feel sorry for him. (Well... no, I don't. 😝)
Movie review: Ceux qui font les révolutions … fights the status quo
T'Cha Dunlevy
Montreal Gazette
Montreal Gazette
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fights,
font,
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Quebec,
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T'Cha Dunlevy
Location:
Montreal, QC, Canada
School sued for ‘appalling’ treatment of transgender student
Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ Nation
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Hereford, UK
Rose of Tralee festival says there is no ban on transgender woman entering the competition (Ireland)
Catherine Devine
Irish News
Irish News
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Transgender cultural district planned for San Francisco’s Tenderloin
Brock Keeling
Curbed
Curbed
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01 February 2017
Trump is about to be the reason we can't have nice things
Linette Lopez
Business Insider
Business Insider
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Transgender woman upset by lawmaker's remarks
Erica Bryant
wsoctv.com
wsoctv.com
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Wadesboro,
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Wadesboro, NC, USA
Transgender Toronto actress set to take on Trump’s U.S. (Canada)
Megan Haynes
thestar.com
thestar.com
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Stevens: Support Boy Scouts on transgender decision
Heidi Stevens
Athens Banner-Herald
Athens Banner-Herald
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Athens, GA, USA
Texas Mayor Becomes First Elected Official to Come Out as Transgender
Nahema Marchal
Heatstreet
Heatstreet
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30 January 2017
DONALD TRUMP, PIRATE-IN-CHIEF
Robin Wright
The New Yorker
The New Yorker
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A Survey Of 1,500 Transgender Texans Quantifies The Challenges That They Face
Dan Solomon
Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly
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ezs note: If you are from Texas, do yourself and your district a big favor by urging your state congressperson AND state senator to vote NO on the idiotic Senate Bill 6. Thanks.
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White House considers reversing LGBT protections for federal workers
Juliet Eilperin
Sandhya Somashekhar
The Washington Post
Sandhya Somashekhar
The Washington Post
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'Deeply concerned': Corporate America responds to Trump's immigration ban
Ed O'Keefe
David Weigel
Chicago Tribune
David Weigel
Chicago Tribune
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ezs note: It takes a little while, but concerns regarding transgender immigration is discussed.
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How to Plan a Safe Trip for Gay and Transgender Travelers
Tanya Mohn
The New York Times
The New York Times
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Tanya Mohn,
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Denver, CO, USA
29 January 2017
100 protests against Donald Trump!
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Rep. John Lewis waits it out at the Atl airport as the feds continue to detain at least one green card-holder returning from Iran.
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I'm in Battery Park in NYC. Several thousand already gathered here to protest #MuslimBan. "No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here."
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Holy crap, go Boston!!
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Dir of Nat. Intel and Joint Chiefs of Staff removed from the Natl Sec'y Council, but white nationalist Steve Bannon appointed. #Insanity
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Acclaimed Iranian director won’t attend Oscars due to "unjust conditions" of Trump executive order
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Impromptu legal aid stand @dulles_airport, where lawyers say Customs officers refusing to comply with court orders.
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My dad was a rabbi. I like to think, and have reason to think, he'd be giving some fiery sermons condemning #MuslimBan if he were alive rn
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Video shared by @ACLU_DC shows growing crowds outside the White House to protest Trump’s refugee ban
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If you wonder why CBP is still enforcing the #MuslimBan in defiance of court orders, remember an anti-immigrant zealot runs the agency now
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Beginning to think @PfeifferDC is just a water carrier for his hero, Donald Trump, who goes after anyone who says anything mean about him.
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"When I hear and see Donald Trump, I hear and see an emergency." Well-written piece, Propane Jane, @docrocktex26
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Thousands turning out to protest at the White House. Proud! pic via @bmcushing
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1. There are 292 Republican members of Congress
EIGHT have spoken out against Trump's Muslim ban
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Wow--stunning detail from @theintercept here: Those denied entry, unaware of Trump's order, were still charged with breaking immigration law
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This is what democracy looks like ️
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As you watch this unfold, think of this: what happens if they try to start deporting DACA recipients? Or kick 20 mil off health insurance?
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Trump is desecrating American norms. Fight him *every day* & *in every way*
- the thousands of Americans in the streets
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Immigration officials have informed @DFWAirport that they're releasing travelers detained at DFW, will meet with Dallas mayor @Mike_Rawlings
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Customs agents at Dulles told lawyers they were ordered by "upper mgmt" to not provide info/access – that is direct violation of court order
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1. The things Trump talks about are very disturbing and worth our attention. But it's also important to focus on what Trump won't talk about
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My 1st act as Labour leader was to speak in support of refugees. I will never turn my back on a human in need. Never
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At interfaith rally in Teaneck,made our voices loud & clear that we won't stand for refugee ban & discriminatory visa policy against Muslims
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when even the airports themselves rise up against you http://kron4.com/2017/01/29/travel-ban-protest-continues-at-sfo-several-california-
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We are not going away.
Welcome to your 10th day.
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@CBP just refused access to four elected representatives
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'Breathtaking violation of rights': L.A. city attorney barred from seeing detainees at LAX
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White House says court rulings do not halt the thrust of Trump's ban, "restricted travel will remain prohibited."
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An honor to raise my voice with thousands of New Yorkers in Battery Park today.
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Protesting at #PDX airport at 2pm PT. Join me in the fight to uphold our core values of liberty and justice for ALL. https://www.facebook.com/events/1491359647571510/ …
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Muslim ban detainees at JFK Airport are being pressured to revoke legal immigration status, lawyers tell us
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So the White House just released a statement stating that they will ignore the order from the federal judge. This is just lawlessness.
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We're urging Senate to cancel vote on Sessions atty general nom based on his reported involvement in executive orders signed by Trump today
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This is what dictators do. They try to silence independent outlets by encouraging rich friends to buy or close them. We are in a scary place
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"Resistance requires discipline. We have two hands. One is to battle. One is to build." @MsPackyetti
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The law is clear. The #MuslimBan is illegal. I will introduce a bill this week to immediately overturn this dangerous, hateful order.
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I stand with the people gathered across the country tonight defending our values & our Constitution. This is not who we are.
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First they came for the Muslims and we said not today motherfucker (placard)
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Remember sitting in history, thinking “If I was alive then, I would’ve…”
You’re alive now. Whatever you’re doing is what you would’ve done.
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What does @SpeakerRyan have to say about the green card holders - the LEGAL immigrants - who are being denied entry to America right now?
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#UPDATE: Traffic blocked outside Gate E due to protest at Miami International Airport: http://on.nbc6.com/VjfUGAJ
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That Pennsylvania Ave hotel? Protesters like it, too.
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If the White House disobeys the federal court orders, we must be prepared to take to the streets to preserve our democracy.
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Right now Washington D.C. is packed again with people protesting Trump's unAmerican racist nativism. A new generation is rising. #WeWillWin
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We will fight against racism. We will fight against anti-Muslim rhetoric. We will fight against those who will marginalize who we are.
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Outside Trump Hotel, heading toward the Capitol. Never seen this kind of thing in DC. Crowd keeps coming & coming, growing bigger & bigger.
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Shut/slow down Congress until the order is rescinded, anything less is capitulation #MuslimBan
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This appears to be a direct violation of Judge Brinkema's order.
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Protest on the steps of the capitol
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Trump must be impeached for abusing his power and shredding the Constitution more monstrously than any other President in American history.
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The largest #MuslimBan protest is at JFK. New Yorkers, the ones most devastated by 9/11. They are not fooled & you shouldn't be, either.
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P.S. My grandparents were immigrants. The woman making us pizza right now is Muslim. And I'm grateful for all of them. #NoBan
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The level & magnitude of daily protest vs Prez Trump in major cities is simply astonishing. Dem officials will be scrambling to keep up
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Liberals who don't speak up, we see you too. We notice your silence, and you are choosing the side of the oppression
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Updates from the protests around the country:
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Pelosi in letter to House Dems: On Monday House and Senate Dems will "demand the President withdraw his disreputable executive order."
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California's Xavier Becerra joins 15 other state attorneys general in statement condemning Pres. Trump's refugee order as "unamerican."
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"Nationalism is an infantile disease, the measles of mankind."—Albert Einstein, 1929 http://bit.ly/2jKP3kq
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Would Trump prefer protesters gather in front of his new (white) house or his new hotel? How's that conflict of interest feeling today?
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Congresswoman @MaxineWaters is here at LAX protest leading the crowd in the chant "no ban, no wall, you build it up we'll tear it down"
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@chuckschumer dice que con el apoyo de republicanos puede revocar el polémico veto migratorio de @realDonaldTrump #FindeSemana @UniNoticias
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I stand with the people fleeing war and persecution. I stand with the people defending our values #NoBanNoWall
(67)
Moments ago, @JudgeClayJ and I greeted travelers who were detained at @DFWAirport since yesterday. We are very sorry.
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Our saftey is in the hands of his ego. #ExileTrump
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Trudeau says Canada will take refugees banned by U.S. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/trudeau-canada-refugees-banned-u-s/#.WI5gaL-ly5w.twitter … via @NewsHour
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Time to shut down Trump hotels w/protests and make him wish he'd sold his interest...Boycott all companies affiliated with his venal family
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No ban. No wall. Not today. Not in our City. Not in our Country. #HeWillNotDivideUs
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Outcry over #Trump’s #MuslimBan continues http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/outcry-over-trump-s-muslim-ban-continues-865385027594 … via @amjoyshow
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.@POTUS statement on "extreme vetting" -- leans on Obama precedents and blames "Muslim ban" terminology on media
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The Constitution is nothing without a citizenry demanding that it live up to its stated goals. It won't do that on its own. It never has.
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Hoping contempt of court rulings in the works.
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.@realDonaldTrump is spreading hate and xenophobia. @LarryHogan is silent #MuslimBan #MDpolitics Your constituents are watching
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USA V.P @mike_pence deleted his Tweet DATED 8TH Dec, 2015, that condemned the calls to ban Muslims from entering US. You can join the dots.
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If you've seen the news and don't know where to start re. supporting refugees, I highly recommend this crew http://riserefugee.org/
(82)
Breaking: NY Attorney General will be formally asking DHS for names of any detained at JFK, I'm told
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At LAX. This is what democracy looks like. This will continue until fascist POTUS leaves WH. #Impeachment
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It hurts my feelings that the movement for Black lives doesn't inspire this kind of worldwide, bipartisan unity. It sincerely does.
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Some terms world leaders have used to describe Trump's refugee ban:
"Dead end"
"Unfair"
"Astonishingly dumb"
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The #WomensMarch may be over, but the fight is just beginning: http://buff.ly/2kCgz88 @Essence #WeWontGoBack
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The Governor of Washington just declared #DonaldTrump an enemy of the United States.
#MuslimBan #NoMuslimBan #Resist https://www.facebook.com/groopspeak/videos/1098360616958353/ …
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ACTION ALERT: 9 people have been released from #JFK, w/200 still DETAINED! Join us at #JFK Terminal 4 Arrivals NOW! #NoBanNoWall #MuslimBan
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As context, Copley Square was the scene of the marathon bombing. Bostonians understand terrorism. But they also understand defending rights.
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How about fighting some of the ridiculous cabinet appointments Trump is making.
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Dear people enforcing these unconscionable and illegal orders: Historically, "I was only following orders" has not been a solid defense.
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There is something more important and powerful than all three branches of government. It is you – the people. #BatteryPark
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Trump's message all along was to transform hate into racist white nationalism — and everyone except the media knew it. #StopPresidentBannon
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In an impassioned speech to protesters on Saturday night, Sen. Cory Booker described President Trump's travel ban as “a crime and a sin”
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Need a reason to vote in midterm elections?
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"Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it"
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Try again. Go farther. Outright condemn the #MuslimBan and refuse to participate in Trump's advisory council. Otherwise you validate him.
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Orange
Fascist
Afraid of stairs
Unhelpfully small appendages
Barks repetitive meaningless statements
(gleaned from Twitter)
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