22 December 2015

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Transgender

Zoe Dolan
The Huffington Post


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Another California effort targeting transgender bathroom rights stalls

Christopher Cadelago
Sacramento Bee


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Transgender Muslims Find a Home for Prayer in Indonesia

Jon Emont
The New York Times


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21 December 2015

Bill would let businesses shun gays, transgenders

Maggie Shepard
Albuquerque Journal


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ezs journal:  Gee, it must be happenstance that New Mexico's idiot bill came out of Roswell,  wouldn't it? (Don't believe me?  See the article.)  If you are a New Mexico resident, please e-mail your state senator or representative and say NO to the looney HB 55.  Thanks.

Taranaki mum learns her child is transgender via Facebook (New Zealand)

Taryn Utiger
Taranaki Daily News


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New detailed guidelines strengthen protection for transgendered (sic) New Yorkers

Angy Altamirano
Metro


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19 December 2015

Albany County school district drafts policies for transgender students

Press
The Republic


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NYPD names suspect in Jax Hgts transgender beating

Bill Parry
Times Ledger


Tomas Rivera

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ezs note: It's good that the suspect has been identified.  If you see him, do NOT encounter him - rather, call the NYPD at 800-577-TIPS. Thanks.


Transgender Oregon student wages lonely battle to use boys' locker room

Casey Parks
The Oregonian


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