31 August 2012

spanning the world... well, Charlotte, North Carolina, anyway

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Now that we leave Tampa, Florida, we move on to Charlotte, North Carolina.  All you Democrats are probably breathing a sigh of relief.  We ...

The Secret's Out - India - Prajakta Hebbar - http://www.indianexpress.com

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29 August 2012

What not to bother with... and what DEFINITELY to bother with...

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Don't bother whether you are transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or a straight friend. Don't bother whether you are African-...

Psychiatric assn. supports transition health care - Kate Sosin - http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

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*more here* ezs note:  If a doctor or nurse give you a hard time, SPEAK UP!

Documentary About Transgender Musician Jennifer Leitham to Screen During Womenfest and Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Fest - Andrea Dulanto - http://www.southfloridagaynews.com-

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Human Rights Commission Condemns Kidnapping and Murder of Transgender in Honduras - http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com

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28 August 2012

What Psychologists Need to Know to Help Transgender Clients - http://www.goodtherapy.org

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Report: LGBT Missourians tend to be less healthy, have less access to care -Jacob McCleland -http://news.stlpublicradio.org

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Dear Abby: Transgender woman faces choice - http://amarillo.com

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Bug 'em... again!

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This week, the Republican National Convention is being held.  Now, you may feel that contacting the RNC is akin to spitting in the wind... ...
27 August 2012

Sincerely Sophie - Dana Larsen - http://www.stormlakepilottribune.com

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We Need More Foundations for Transgenders - Victoria Michaels - http://www.southfloridagaynews.com

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Transgender DNC delegate delivers sermon at local church - Carmen Cusido - http://www.charlotteobserver.com

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25 August 2012

Attorney elected president of Fairness Fort Worth - MARTY SABOTA - http://www.star-telegram.com

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Play about gay man staged in conservative Uganda - AP -

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Ignorance, Prejudice, Discrimination and Education, A Transgender view - Meggan Sommerville - http://www.chicagonow.com

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Vice President and Chief Foundation Officer - http://jobs.defensedaily.com

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*more here* ezs note:  Are you looking  for a very challenging, very rewarding career?  A position with the Human Rights Campaign is open...
24 August 2012

Penn State among most LGBT-friendly colleges - Amanda Gabeletto - http://www.altoonamirror.com

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Indonesian LBT Women Exposed to Backlash - GRACE POORE - http://www.autostraddle.com

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Transgender Rapper Mykki Blanco Premieres 'Wavvy' Video - http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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23 August 2012

Progress on reorganizing Baltimore’s gay and lesbian center - Steve Charing - http://www.washingtonblade.com

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Meet Androgynous Model Stav Strashko, Toyota's Transgender Sensation - Isabel Wilkinson - http://www.thedailybeast.com

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22 August 2012

Bug 'em!

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Keep the pressure going on making LGBT people full-fledged citizens.  Look at what happened to Rep. Akin-- it was a huge concession by the ...

Gender non-conforming person murdered in Cincinnati - (news release) - http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

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*more here* ezs note:  The name of the person who was murdered  was Kendall L. Hampton of Cincinnati.  If you live in or travel through t...

Mansfield, Massachusetts

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Credit: thedavematthewsfan

Hello!

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The last days of August are here! Here's what happened... Mansfield, Massachusetts... East Hampton, New York... Central District, Hong ...
21 August 2012

Not alone: GALA establishes support groups - Lacee A.C. Martinez - http://www.guampdn.com

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Tiring of the attire debate - Yanapon Musiket - Thailand - http://www.bangkokpost.com

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APA Issues Position Statements Supporting Transgender Care And Civil Rights - Zack Ford - - http://thinkprogress.org

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20 August 2012

Johnson joins GOP chorus for Missouri Senate candidate to drop out after rape remark - Larry Bivins - http://www.thenorthwestern.com

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19 August 2012

Pastor thinks fire tied to support of gays - AP - http://www.cantonrep.com

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Trans women to benefit from Peruvian scholarship program - JEAN PAUL ZAPATA - http://www.gaystarnews.com

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E-letters, e-letters, more e-letters!

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Here's another of e-letter destinations, where, if you join me, you'll let congresspersons know that transgenders, gays, lesbians a...
18 August 2012

Student creates network to provide housing for transgender people - Xinyu Yi - http://dailytrojan.com -

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Reno gay community celebrates with annual festival (see photos) - Emerson Marcus - http://www.rgj.com

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Mandatory psychological testing for transgender Americans who want to be pilots is DROPPED after victory for one woman - http://www.dailymail.co.uk

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Transgender Killings Reflect Deeper Injustice - Gregory Trotter - http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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12 August 2012

Becoming Riah: A Concordia student’s journey from man to woman Becoming Riah: A Concordia student’s journey from man to woman (http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com)

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Pride rally features marriage proposal (http://www.inforum.com)

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Community engagement is key as rectal microbicides research progresses ahead (http://www.asiantribune.com)

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11 August 2012

Lesbian promoted to brigadier general (http://www.wisconsingazette.com)

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Site OKs hotel as first LGBTQ-friendly in F-M (http://www.inforum.com)

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Now, transgenders to be included in railway statistics (India) (http://ibnlive.in.com)

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Mara Keisling And Cecilia Chung Discuss How The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Affects LGBT People (http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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09 August 2012

Recent developments in legal protection against transgender employment discrimination (http://www.lexology.com)

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voting while trans (http://www.votingwhiletrans.org)

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Voter Suppression and the Transgender Community (http://www.huffingtonpost.com)

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'Mother to all' farewelled (New Zealand) (http://www.stuff.co.nz)

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New Orleans, Louisiana

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Credit: Debra Hurd

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I can't believe it... it's been two years now!  Here's what's happening... New Orleans, Louisiana... East Hampton, New York...