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10 February 2011

"Eonnagata": an enigmatic and provacative dance theater creation by Lepage (Examiner)

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Commons approves transgender protection bill (CTV [Canada])

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09 February 2011

If you can...

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State of the movement (Windy City Media Group)

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Employment office tells trans job seeker to dress like a man (Just Out)

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Joan Rivers is a New Yorker for marriage equality (Windy City Media Group)

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Ricky Martin to receive special GLAAD award (Monsters and Critics)

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08 February 2011

Emily's post: small victories for Wisconsin progressives and the health impact of homophobia (Isthmus)

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Alex Davis set for "Man of the Year" performances at The Knitting Factory

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07 February 2011

Almost half of transgender people have attempted suicide (care2)

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Transgender people have it rough, says new report (Qsaltlake)

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New hospice foundation of America program focuses on aging and end-of-life challenges in the LGBT community (PRnewswire)

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06 February 2011

Activist: Ferguson's sketch only funny if "transgender people are a human punchline" (Metroweekly)

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Sally Kern transgender rival Brittany Novotny reaches out to gay (and transgender) teens (On Top Magazine)

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Transgendered minister shares his experience (Democrat-Herald)

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05 February 2011

Lyon-Martin remains open, but future is uncertain (Bay Citizen)

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Barbara Bush endorses gay marriage: a rising trend in the Republican party (Huffington Post)

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Update- transgender people face discrimination (Star-Tribune)

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Update- Saturday Night Live's trans-bashing still not funny (change.org)

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04 February 2011

Burlington, New Jersey (John Dziobko)

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It's gonna snow... and snow... and snow... arrrrrrgh! Anyway, here's who visited last week... Burlington, New Jersey... Karben, Hess...

Kristen Stewart to play transgender (Sify)

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Majority of transgender Americans live in extreme poverty (Passport Magazine)

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03 February 2011

Thanks again, Joey Lauren Sayers!

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Why it's time

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If you have given some thought, even a passing thought, of running for some higher office, I have sobering news for you.  U.S. Representati...

BYU student offers straight perspective on homosexuality ((Qsaltlake)

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People of faith come together for equal relationships (The Blue Bonnet)

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DADT repeal could mean return of military recruiters to campus (Whitman Pioneer)

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Transgender should be taught in schools: Students deserve fuller education (Smithsophian)

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31 January 2011

"A slap in the face";Illinois, Rick Garcia, and LGBTQ coalitions (Gapers Block)

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Honduras: investigate murders of transgender women (HRW)

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30 January 2011

Isn't it the truth... (Big thanks to Mikhaela B. Reid)

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Gay clergy debate splinters Protestant churches (Pittsburgh Live)

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Play focuses on gender-bending survivor (Dispatch)

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Gay, lesbian, transgender asylum seekers in USA given a raw deal (lezgetreal)

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Transgender supermodel at home on the runway in Brazil's Fashion Week (Huliq [Brazil])

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29 January 2011

Newly formed Thai airline recruits ladyboys as air hostesses (PerezHilton.com)

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Color in a B&W world (Canyon News)

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Hawaii state senate approves civil unions SB 232 (ENews)

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Disabled, gay, and as normal as you (DNAIndia)

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28 January 2011

Violence erupts at funeral of Ugandan activist (WGLB)

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Leeds, England, UK

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After the chill, a thaw is on its way! Here we go...  Leeds, England, UK... Ireland... Washington, District of Columbia... Houston, Texas......
27 January 2011

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Tompkins Health Watch set in support of transgender individuals (The Ithaca Journal)

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UN agency calls on Uganda to ensure security of gays after activist's murder (UN)

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Robert F. Kennedy calls for marriage equality (Windy City Media Group)

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Prominent human rights activist killed in Uganda amidst anti-gay campaign (RHrealitycheck)

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26 January 2011

(WTF???) Georgia shelter confirms: gay people deseve to be homeless (Change)

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