01 November 2017

America's Victim-in-Chief

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Egypt - Egypt Doesn’t Speak for Africa on LGBT Issues

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Graeme Reid Human Rights Watch Cairo, Egypt Credit:  https://files.foreignaffairs.com/styles/large-crop-landscape/s3/taxonomy-i...

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney lead congressional Amicus Brief in Masterpiece Cakeshop case

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Greenville's Proud Mary Theatre dedicated to telling LGBT stories

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World Rugby’s transgender policies are discriminatory, and this student is fighting to change them

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31 October 2017

The business world hates chaos. Enter Donald Trump.

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Barbados - Row over rainbow colours

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Out for votes: Battle over rights inspires more U.S. transgender candidates

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Church Program Offers Frank Lessons on Sexuality

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Who are California’s transgender adults? New study finds some surprises

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Happy Halloween!

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30 October 2017

Watchdog urges probe of whether Zinke campaign benefited friend, family

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Philippines - A public health emergency

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Hillary Clinton slams Trump administration's record on LGBT issues

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Night of the Living Drag Show raises funds for conference, entertains

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ban On Transgender Service Members

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Indictment - USA v. Manafort and Gates

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28 October 2017

Jeff Sessions Is in Charge of a Bribery Prosecution Involving Two of His Top Donors

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Mexico - Muxes: gender-fluid lives in a small Mexican town

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Transgender rights to be discussed at Fitchburg State

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Oregon Councilman attacks Hawaii filmmaker

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Transgender at BYU: Living Lives Despite Unclear Policies

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Braley Dodson US News & World Report

Irving, Texas

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27 October 2017

Donald Trump ‘Dishonored’ with Plaque Marking the Spot Where He Boasted About Grabbing Women

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UK/Northern Ireland - PSNI to hold recruitment events for LGBT community

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Vincent Kearney BBC Belfast, Northern Ireland Credit: http://www.nationsonline.org/gallery/UK/Belfast-City-Hall-and-Big-Wheel.j...

Ex-AG Holder honored for advancing gay, transgender rights

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Madison diocese advice to priests on LGBT funerals causes grief

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Pier school committee introduces transgender policy

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26 October 2017

Last general standing

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Switzerland - ‘People need to understand that normality doesn’t exist’

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Political tussle over gender surgery for trans kids may delay health care for low-income kids in Pa.

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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Transgender Teen's Death

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The Challenges of Being Transgender in Restaurant Kitchens

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25 October 2017

National anthem protests are becoming more popular. You can thank Donald Trump.

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Chilliwack school trustee: Allowing children to 'change gender is nothing short of child abuse' (Canada)

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Westford School Committee approves transgender policy amid pushback

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Dana Beyer Confirms Run Against Del. Waldstreicher For District 18 Senate Opening

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Report Highlights Experiences of Latino/a Transgender People in U.S.

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ezs poetry

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I dreamt of the camiciola white dots touching his hand, lowering © 2017
24 October 2017

Donald Trump ‘a danger to democracy’, Republican Senator Jeff Flake says in brutal stepping down speech (UK)

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Human Rights Committee Considers The Report Of Mauritius

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Transgender inmate settles lawsuit with Oregon over medical treatment

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How LGBTQ-friendly are Iowa cities?

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Mackenzie Elmer, Andy Davis, Kim Norvell The Des Moines Register Cedar Rapids, Iowa Credit:  https://www.gocedarrapids.com/imag...

My worst moment: 'Transparent' co-star Alexandra Billings confronts transgender negativity

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23 October 2017

Myeshia Johnson Stands Up to Donald Trump

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Trans activist from El Salvador seeks refuge in Ireland

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The Christian right’s new strategy: Divide and conquer the LGBT community

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Pravin Visakan: Ending LGBTQ discrimination begins with more inclusive education

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Connecticut Teen Is Plaintiff In Suit Against Trump Over Transgender Troop Ban

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ezs poetry

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we sing our odes to the trees barren life around the axils sheeted clouds bear witness to the death of nigh November © 2017