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03 August 2012

Hello!

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Finally! The real dog days are here!  Arf, arf!  Here's what's happening... Warrenton, Virginia...    Fort Plain, New York... West ...

Life and death: A transgender picture (http://www.deccanherald.com)

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Crazy Trannies Invade Ladies Room! MTPC Dispels Common Myths (http://www.edgeboston.com)

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Wellesley youth group wins grant (http://www.metrowestdailynews.com)

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What MPD’s Condom Practice Means for the Transgender Community (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com)

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Hundreds march in Nepal in support of gay rights (http://www.ajc.com)

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02 August 2012

Transgender Warrior: The story of Birmingham’s Jody Suzanne Ford (http://weldbham.com)

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6th Annual LGBT Community Survey Offers Insights into LGBT Consumers (http://www.outandaboutnewspaper.com)

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*more here* US residents:  Are all your friends, coworkers, etc. registered to vote and planning to vote?  If not... ahem... bug the hell...
01 August 2012

Gore Vidal: Thank You (http://www.huffingtonpost.com)

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Richter becomes first trans person to receive business certification (http://www.windycitymediagroup.com)

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Transgender prisoner fails to get lower jail term (Australia) (http://www.summitsun.com.au)

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The LGBTQ community is proud of you Lana 'Larry' Wachowski for having sex change (http://www.examiner.com)

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Gore Vidal 1925 - 2012

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31 July 2012

Boys Clothes, Girls Clothes (http://www.washingtonmonthly.com)

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‘The Matrix’ director transgender: Larry Wachowski now Lana (arry Wachowski now Lana (arry Wachowski now Lana (http://blog.sfgate.com)

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30 July 2012

Let your voice be heard!

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Another time for your voice to be heard!  The following are people who are represented in the location where you live.   If you don't e...

Vancouver Pride Week 2012: Trans role model Jenna Talackova wants to fight for the environment (http://www.straight.com)

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'It was an act of defiance that made African-American citizen Rosa Parks a civil-rights hero for refusing to give up her seat for a whi...
29 July 2012

Michigan Gay Rights Activists To Go On Hunger Strike

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'Gay rights activists in Michigan will begin on Monday a 100-day hunger strike to protest the state's “extreme anti-equality enviro...

Sex workers unite to condemn US ban on HIV summit participation (India) (http://www.dailypioneer.com)

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Oxford University changes dress code for transgender students (Europe) (http://www.pinknews.co.uk)

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28 July 2012

IT’S TIME WE BENT THE RULES (http://sfluxe.com)

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Chennai to host India’s first transgender swayamvaram (India) (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Unwavering discrimination (http://silverchips.mbhs.edu)

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Transgender candidate makes history in Florida (http://www.gaystarnews.com)

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Boys will be boys, girls will be girls ... or will they? (Australia) (http://www.watoday.com.au)

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27 July 2012

Jimmy Swaggart, liar

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'Toxic tush' transgender nurse Oneal Ron Morris faces manslaughter charge after Shatarka Nuby dies from Fix-a-Flat injection (http://www.nydailynews.com)

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Mich. LGBT leaders launching 100-day hunger strike (http://wwmt.com)

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Alaska Lt. Governor Files Regulation For Changing Driver’s Licenses (http://www.enewspf.com)

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26 July 2012

Sacramento, California

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Credit: Mex Whittaker/ Getty Images

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This should do the trick!  Here's what's happening... Sacramento, California... Mountain View, California... London, England, UK......

New Latina Transgender Organization Already Subject To Death Threats (http://wamu.org)

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25 July 2012

Transgender people at high risk of HIV (http://www.trust.org)

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Fury Over Big Brother Transgender Jibe (UK) (http://www.mtv.co.uk)

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Are Men In the Military More Likely To Be Transgender? ( http://www.kpbs.org)

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What's the T? (http://www.windycitymediagroup.com)

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HIV/AIDS Focus: MSM and Transgender (http://www.southfloridagaynews.com)

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23 July 2012

more to write to...

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This is the second installment of Congresspeople to e-write to.  Please - it only takes a few moments to gain full recognition for lesbian,...
21 July 2012

Transgender advocates fight for new diagnostic terms (Canada) (http://www.ctvnews.ca)

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20 July 2012

Criminalizing Condoms: Sex Workers Get Policed but Remain Unprotected (http://inthesetimes.com)

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Transgender Candidate Running for Orange County Commission Seat in Central Florida (http://www.southfloridagaynews.com)

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19 July 2012

Cyndi Lauper, Liza Minnelli, Lady Gaga + More Team Up for Charitybuzz Auction (http://www.artistdirect.com)

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The Bible, Being Transgender and Me (http://www.chicagonow.com)

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18 July 2012

London, England

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Credit: A. D. Foster

Transgender journey: 'I sit with teeth gritted, fists clenched and toes curled' (UK) (http://www.guardian.co.uk)

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META magazine goes global (http://news.pinkpaper.com)

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Transitions of the Heart (book review) (http://www.windycitymediagroup.com)

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Record Number Of Out Gay Candidates Run For Congress In 2012 (http://www.buzzfeed.com)

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Sonoma County Ranked Third Most Tolerant in U.S. (http://rohnertpark.patch.com)

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17 July 2012

Why we should all send e-mail/snailmail to our legislators

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It's summer.  It's hot.  Damn hot. But I take it you're reading Emily's Virtual Rocket, so really, there's no excuse.  ...
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