31 March 2016

30 March 2016

Arkansas Attorney General Seeks to Block Protections for Gays and Lesbians

Press
NBC


Credit:  http://www.srr.com/assets/imagecache/article_header/article/header/headershareholder-oppression.jpg

please press:  http://www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  Arkansans - when election day rolls around, I hope you'll remember to vote for attorney general.  Here's a hint - it ain't Leslie Rutledge.

Fate of NC's transgender law could be decided in Virginia case

Press
Winston-Salem Journal


Credit:  http://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/images/Richmond3.jpg

Former Pitt-Johnstown transgender student settles lengthy lawsuit with university

Ron Musselman
WJAC


Credit:  http://static1.squarespace.com/static/50ef41abe4b07ac9a3e4c50f/t/512ae4d9e4b0fd698ec28963/1361765593979/average-car-accident-settlement_de53b12d0eafdf91a7ac5cfe017e121f.jpeg

please press:  http://wjactv.com

It’s Time to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility!

Steve Williams
care2


Credit:  http://admin.csrwire.com/system/profile_logos/15232/original/C2.%C6%92.logo_rgb.jpg

please press:  http://www.care2.com

ezs note:  If you have time, please fill out the petition at the bottom of the blog.  Geez, it takes two minutes - if that!! 

Lookout to be tried in robbery-murder of transgender woman

Joseph A. Slobodzian
philly.com


Kiesha Jenkins

Credit:  https://heavyeditorial.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/kieshajenkins.jpg?quality=65&strip=all&strip=all

please press:  http://www.philly.com

29 March 2016

Arizona: Transgender Woman Detained by ICE, Sent to Male Detention Center

Press
Democracy Now!


Credit:  http://hyphenmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_node/public/blog/2011/06/aclu-report-slams-arizonas-abuse-detained-immigrants/_aclu_report_slams_arizona8217s_abuse_of_detained_immigrants.jpg?itok=4ysDX7zK

Republican lawmaker wants to ban transgender students from bathrooms of their choice

Kate Wells
Michigan Radio


Credit:  http://landmarkcases.org/Images/w430/Photo/Photo/148

please press:  http://michiganradio.org

ezs note: Michigan residents - please contact your state representative AND state senator and tell him/her to vote NO on this idiotic bill!  Thanks.

Indiana: Pay to Pee Bill Will Punish Transgender Students With Jail and Fines for Using Wrong Bathrooms, Senate Bill 35 Under Fire

Essel Pratt
Inquisitr


Credit:  http://media2.wcpo.com/photo/2015/03/30/20150330_640px_1427723065385_15824742_ver1.0_320_240.jpg

please press:  http://www.inquisitr.com

ezs note:  Indiana residents - please remember to have your state representative AND state senator vote NO on this moronic bill!  Thanks. 

NY Governor Bars State Travel to North Carolina Over Transgender Bathroom Ordinance Ban

Michael Gryboski
Christian Post


Credit:  http://danzigercartoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/danzcolor51381.jpg

North Carolina AG Won't Defend Transgender Law in Court

Gary D. Robertson
ABC


Credit:  http://media.cagle.com/20/2013/04/08/129903_600.jpg

please press:  http://abcnews.go.com

28 March 2016

Organizers planning proms for LGBT and special needs students

Mark Feldmann
The Journal Times


Credit:  https://41.media.tumblr.com/587f1f2c5afd5e901353454f574cb3fd/tumblr_mskozokrSL1rj8solo1_500.png

please press:  http://journaltimes.com

Policies, gender roles keep transgender students out of Greek life

Grace Lyden
Grand Forks Herald


Credit:  http://petswithstyleboutique.com/images/greekalpha.jpg

Transgender and Mormon: a growing movement that's fighting for acceptance (UK)

Sam Levin
The Guardian


Credit:  http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/560x560p/photos.demandstudios.com/130/241/fotolia_1959529_XS.jpg

Baptist group protests North Carolina transgender law

Bob Allen
Baptist News Global


Credit:  http://zindagidesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Welcome-R-7-120-50-zd-300x300.png

please press:  https://baptistnews.com

Transgender woman sexually assaulted in Stonewall Inn bathroom: NYPD

Alyssa Zauderer
PIX11


Credit:  http://stluciatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sexual-assault-770x470.jpg

please press:  http://pix11.com

ezs note:  Please, if you have any information about this crime, call 1-800-577-TIPS or log onto Crime Stoppers Website. Thanks.

27 March 2016

Take heart because it will soon all be over in Nashville

Robert Houk
Johnson City Press


Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Johnsoncitydowntown.jpg


Canada trails Wales when it comes to transgender protections (Canada)

Sherry Noik
CBC


Credit:  http://www.marks-clerk.com/MarksClerk/media/MCMediaLib/Images,%20Logos,%20Icons/Office%20Page%20Images/Marks-Clerk-Ottawa-976x340.jpg?width=976&height=340&ext=.jpg

please press:  http://www.cbc.ca

Mangaluru: Woman welfare committee, transgender policy this year: Umashree (India)

Press
daijiworld.com


Credit:  http://www.globosapiens.net/data/gallery/in/pictures_468/--india--karnataka--id=44614.jpg

please press:  http://www.daijiworld.com

Minn. Republicans unveil restrictive transgender bill

Sam Wilmes /  sam wilmes@albertleatribune.com
Austin (Minnesota) Daily Herald.com


Credit:  http://iowahighwayends.net/ends/usends/AlbertLea/EndMN13S.jpg


Justice Department advises U.S. Prisons to consider identities of transgender inmates to protect them from violence

Staff
Lawyer Herald


Credit:  https://expertbeacon.com/sites/default/files/how_to_decide_if_you_should_bail_someone_out_of_jail_when_arrested.jpg