Transgender woman tapped as Democratic convention’s official timekeeper

Joey Garrison
Knoxville News Sentinel

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Mortal to Divine and Back: India’s Transgender Goddesses

Ellen Barry
The New York Times

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Wentworth star learns about transgender (New Zealand)

Shaun Bamber
stuff.co.nz

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Helping Transgender People Find Their Voice

Staff
NPR

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Chenoa, Illinois

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Transgender ex-special forces soldier reveals inner battle to accept true identity after using combat 'to become a man' (UK)

Emma Pearson
Mirror

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Atlanta school for gay, transgender student to open

Christopher Quinn
AJC.com

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Mayor Jackson signs transgender ordinance into law

Press
WKYC

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His royal pomposity, Donald Trump

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Well, now it's official.  Donald Trump has bumbled his way into Cleveland and taken home the, uh, "prize".  And, oh, the show he gave.  He introduced his wife Melania, and she promptly fumbled her speech by cribbing portions of Michelle Obama's speech!  (In her defense, she was simply reading what the speechwriter put down... but still, what was he thinking by hiring such dumbasses?  

Now, think back to when John McCain was running against Barack Obama.  Sure, he made some fumbles, but I want to point out one really good thing that McCain did.  Did he really want to win?  You're damn right he did.  He wanted it so bad, he could taste it.  But McCain had another trait.  It's called honor.  And so when some nitwit spouted some of her half-baked "ideas" regarding Obama, McCain called her on it.  We are two honorable men in the Senate, he said, and you should listen to what each of have to say before deciding.

Damn.  How about that.

But here comes Trump to save the day!  When some noodlebrains (mostly the Tea Party) stated that Barack Obama had "faked" his birth certificate, who do you think led the charge?  I'll give you one guess.

Some folks may grumble that the only reason that I despise Trump is that he is a Republican.  Absolutely untrue.  I respect Romney.  I respect McCain.  Hell, I even have a little bit for Dubya.  (At the end of his second term, he ordered waters in the Pacific Ocean a protected class.  Good move, George.)

And so, I break with tradition and urge you to send Trump packing.

So long, Donald.  See you in Hades.

RNC Day One: Transphobic Rhetoric in Prime Time

Brandon Lorenz
HRC

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Beyond Bathrooms — Meeting The Health Needs Of Transgender People

Mark A. Schuster, Sari A. Reisner, and Sarah E. Onorato
The Huffington Post

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Mormon Couple's Marriage Stronger than Ever After Transgender Transition: 'Love Is Bigger than Gender'

Cathy Free
People

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El Pollo Loco franchisee takes on transgender mission

Lisa Jennings
Nation's Restaurant News

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ezs note:  If you live in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, or Utah, and have a knack for food, maybe El Pollo Loco is for you.  I can't make any guarantees, but, hey, why not give it a try?

Transgender surgery in Thousand Oaks aimed at confirming identity

Tom Kisken
Ventura County Star

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Fort Peck Tribe rescinds transgender bathroom policy amid criticism

Aja Goare
KTVQ.com

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Eldridge praises signing of transgender bill

Molly Loughman
Wicked Local Maynard

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Emmy Nominations for LGBTQ Shows, Many Transgender-Centric Standouts

Hayley Miller
HRC

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Transgender Woman Killed In 4th Of July Shooting

Rachel Sadon
dcist

Deeniquia Dodds

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ezs note:  If you have any information regarding Deeniquia's murder, please contact the DC police at 202-727-9099 or fax at 202-727-4106.  Thanks.

Rest in peace, Deeniquia.

Transgender Woman Is Charged With Voyeurism at Target in Idaho

Niraj Chokshi
The New York Times

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Duke opponent cancels game over North Carolina's transgender bathroom law

Matt Norlander
CBS Sports

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In a First, Website for Transgender Rights Launched in India (India)

Akriti Paracer
The Quint

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Marla Newhook: Transgender teen finds acceptance from family, and Quebec (Canada)

Marla Newhook
Montreal Gazette

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