22 April 2016

21 April 2016

UK warns tourists about NC transgender law

Julian Hattem
The Hill

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Curt Schilling Fired From ESPN Over Anti-Transgender Comment on Facebook

Francesca Bacardi
E!


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Arrest in double murder of Texas man, transgender woman

Staff
CBS


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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Ms. Thompson...

Donald Trump Says Transgender People Should Use the Bathroom They Want

Ashley Parker
The New York Times


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Yay Harriet Tubman!


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20 April 2016

Curt Schilling says he was ‘blindsided’ by backlash to anti-transgender post

Eric Levenson / Eric.Levenson@boston.com
boston.com


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ezs note:  Uh, yeah.  You were 'blindsided'.  Here's a little news flash for ya, Curt.  When you joined Major League baseball, and are a sportscaster after that, um, people tend to watch what you say.  Stick to diggin' ditches, Curt.  It's much easier.

19 April 2016

Transgender Woman Murdered in Maryland

Daniel Reynolds
Advocate


Keyonna Blakeney

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Keyonna...

Curt Schilling makes controversial comments on Facebook about transgender people

Press
WTMW


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Federal appeals court sides with transgender teen, says bathroom case can go forward

Moriah Balingit
The Washington Post


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ezs note:  To read the court's full opinion, go to G. G. vs. Gloucester County School Board. Thanks.

17 April 2016

Providence Mayor Elorza bans city funded travel to North Carolina and Mississippi

Press
WPRO


Mayor Jorge Elorza

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A transgender woman has spoken about life in a male prison (Australia)

Olivia Lambert
news.com.au


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Columbus to ban most city travel to North Carolina over transgender restroom bill

Lucas Sullivan
Columbus Dispatch


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Governor Pat McCrory: More dialogue needed on transgender issues

Press
WCTI

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ezs note:  Oh, great idea, Gov. McCrory... too bad you didn't think of it before you signed this stupid bill.  Dumbass. 

Beyond The Bathroom: Transgender Policies Under Review By N.J. Schools

Alexis Tarazzi
patch.com


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16 April 2016

LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Commonwealth Medical College’s Transgender Health Conference opens eyes and brings tears

Dee Culp
NEPA Scene


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Cirque du Soleil cancels shows over transgender law (Malta)

Press
Times of Malta


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WATCH LIVE: Leelah Alcorn inspires discussion on transgender matters

Press
WLWT


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ezs note:  If life is just too crappy, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).  Thanks!

Big business beginning to understand bottom line, support for transgender rights are linked: Teitel (Canada)

Emma Teitel / eteitel@thestar.ca
The Star


Jennifer Pritzker

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