Donald Trump is 'furious' with Ivanka for Roy Moore comment (New Zealand)

Valerie Edwards
New Zealand Herald

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ezs note: If you plan on being in Washington DC anytime between December 6 through the 9th, perhaps it would be a good idea to be here.

Colombia - Mystery on a Colombian mountain: the story of Señorita María

Richard Emblin
The City Paper Bogota

Boavita, Colombia

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How a Colorado cake shop could erode civil rights for LGBTQ Americans

Lucia Graves
The Guardian

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Portland school officials craft transgender policy

Noel K. Gallagher
Portland Press Herald

Portland, ME

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UK transgender rights row intensifies as book fair is cancelled (UK)

Ben Quinn, Dulcie Lee
The Guardian

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ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY PLANS NEW PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSGENDER FAMILIES

Calyn Thompson
KIMT

Rochester, MN public library

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Drexel University starts medical fellowship for transgender surgery training

Isiah Denby
Washington Examiner

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Bridgewater Township, NJ

estimated transgender population:  261*
(rounded up)

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ezs note:  Ho, ho, ho!  So, where you gonna get a tree?  Well, Bridgewater Township, New Jersey always has some on sale this time of year!

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Bombshell report reveals new details about Trump's Oval Office meeting with Russians after he fired Comey

Eliza Relman
Business Insider

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ezs note:  Do you plan on being in Middletown, Connecticut on December 5? Then you might want to plan on this. 

TRANSGENDER VOLLEYBALL PLAYER MAKES DEBUT FOR SPANISH CLUB

Braden Keith
Volley Mob

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Are trans service members winning?

Karen Ocamb
Los Angeles Blade

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AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and the Fight Against HIV

John Jahn
Shepherd Express

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ezs note:  This is a scholarly, well-written article, including the origins of the AIDS virus from SIV (Simian Immunodeficiency Virus).  This is far more than the stock AIDS article, even though it is written for a general audience.  Please read it if you can.

MILITARY UPDATE: In halting transgender ban, judges hint U.S. has fool for client

Tom Philpott
nwfdailynews.com

We remember those Egyptian friends who died...

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To all my US friends, happy belated Turkey/Tofurkey Day!

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Italy - Gay rights under the spotlight at LBGTI meet in Rome

IANS
The Statesman

Rome, Italy

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Walk remembers transgender victims of violence

Angie Holland
The Oskaloosa Herald

Oskaloosa, IA

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Battenfeld: In 3rd District, a run at history

Joe Battenfeld
Boston Herald

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In transgender ruling, another judge finds Trump credibility gap

Derek Hawkins
The Washington Post

  

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Donald Trump appears to back Roy Moore: 'Look, he denies it. He denies it' (UK)

Ben Jacobs
The Guardian

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ezs note:  Do you plan on being at New Haven, Connecticut on December 2?  Well, plan on being here.

other note:  Well, my.  Donald Trump has such impeccable credentials, Roy Moore must be telling the truth.

Uh, you don't believe this crap... do you?

Transgender professor awarded $1.1M after school denied her tenure and fired her

Tara Fowler
ABC News

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Wrangell group in solidarity with global transgender day of remembrance

June Leffler
KSTK

Wrangell, AK

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Health Care System Fails Many Transgender Americans

Neda Ulaby
NPR

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On Transgender Day of Remembrance, the Screams That India Ignored

Vishnu Gopinath
The Quint

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Anti-Gay 'Family Values' Former GOP State Senator Guilty of Child Sex Trafficking After Being Found With Teen Boy

David Badash
NCRM

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‘Vile bigot’ Republican deletes herself from social media after backlash to anti-trans tweet

Eric W. Dolan
Raw Story

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A message of hope: Transgender community gathers in Norfolk to remember the lives of those lost to violence

Amir Vera
The Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk, VA

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Trump sexual misconduct allegations 'remain very disturbing': Republican senator

Ellie Smith
ABC News

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ezs note:  If you are planning on being in Northampton, Massachusetts on December 2, perhaps you'd enjoy this.

Germany - Germany’s New Gender Legislation

Morgan Dagincourt
The Skidmore News

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2017 has been the best year for trans people; it’s also been the worst

Jarrett Lewis
Salon

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Becoming a 60-year-old Transgender Activist

Stephanie Mott
HuffPost

Kansas counties

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Review: Two voices tell a deeply human transgender story 'As One'

John von Rhein
Chicago Tribune

'As One' opera

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Sexual Misconduct Allegations Are Toppling Powerful Men. Why Not Donald Trump?

Nancy Benac, Calvin Woodward
Time

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ezs note:  Let's not forget that Donald Trump fondled, groped or outright raped 12 - 12 - 12 women.

That we know about. 

www.house.gov

www.senate.gov

El Salvador - How Two Trans Salvadoran Migrants Found Peace in Tijuana

Amanda Ottaway, Meghan Dhaliwal, Gabriela Martinez
Vice

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A new high in gay politics: Palm Springs will usher in an entirely LGBTQ city council

Javier Panzar
La Crosse Tribune

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Jacksonville’s Youth Crisis Center to add area’s first LGBTQ emergency shelter

Beth Resse Cravey
jacksonville.com

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Methodist Church appoints first transgender minister (UK)

Olivia Rudgard
The Telegraph

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Tallmadge, Ohio

estimated transgender population: 102*

(rounded up)

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ezs note:  The unique spoke design is quite remarkable, so come on over to Tallmadge, Ohio to see the view!  

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Donald Trump believes women (when it is politically beneficial to him)

Clayton Purdom
The A.V. Club

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ezs note:  If you are going to be in Rochester, New York on December 1, you might find this helpful.

Sri Lanka - SL committed to non-discrimination based on sexual orientation: Nerin Pulle

Lahiru Pothmulla
DailyMirror

Sri Lanka provinces

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Religious Right Extremists Say Roy Moore Will Defend Against 'LGBT Transgender Mafia'

Peter Montgomery
NCRM

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ezs note:  Damn... just when me an' Donna Corleone had the fix in... curses, I say!

Transgender community to hold vigil in Portland, Bangor

Press
centralmaine.com

Portland map

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Transgender people are being killed at a record pace in U.S., advocacy groups say

AP
Los Angeles Times

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Donald Trump breaks silence to back Roy Moore staying in Senate race despite teenage girl allegations

Ben Riley-Smith
The Telegraph

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ezs note:  If you happen to be in Lakewood, Ohio on November 29,  perhaps you would enjoy this.

Namibia - Gender activist and journalist dies

Nomhle Kangootui
Namibian

Sarry Xoagus-Eises

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Parents Sue Oregon for School’s Transgender Bathroom Policy

Nick McCann

Courthouse News

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Geneva woman could become first openly transgender NY lawmaker

Robert Harding
auburnpub.com

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'Allah doesn't care if you are transgender': the Indonesian school fighting a backlash

Sebastian Strangio
The Guardian

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Malta - 'It took me 13 years to come out'

Ramona Depares
TimesofMalta.com

Malta

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Transgender woman sues Massachusetts for housing her in men's prison

Scott Malone
Reuters

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