Alexis Arquette, Transgender Actress and Sister to David and Patricia Arquette, Has Died

Kara Warner and Julie Mazziota
People

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Alexis...

Transgender activist shot, injured (Pakistan)

Staff
The Express Tribune

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Dear Abby: Breaking transgender news to parents

Abigail Van Buren
The Southern Illinoisan

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Shortland Street transgender star helps foil schoolboy bully (New Zealand)

Russell Blackstock
nzherald.co.nz

Shortland Street cast

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Redmond, Washington

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ezs note:  You can go to Redmond, Oregon with just a click!

So, your vote doesn't count?

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So, I watched a little TV last night, and Rachel Maddow was on.  She started with the state of Mississippi, which was quite surprising (2 for Trump, within the margin of error).  But then came Texas.  In polls there, Hillary Clinton gained OVER 2 points - a state long considered very safe for Trump.  Good news, right?

There's some sobering news, though - and it rests entirely on YOU.  

Y'see, polls are just that - really best guesses as to the outcome of an election. When the margin gets below plus or minus 3.5 percent, things get a little murky.  When things are dead even (this is actually happening in Ohio) you might as well flip a coin.

Or, you can vote.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  Register and vote - please!  

The Lady Chablis, transgender nightclub star, dies aged 59

Megan Carpentier
The Guardian

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ezs note:  We miss you, The Lady Chablis...

Last hospitalized Pulse shooting survivor discharged after nearly 3 months (Pulse shooting)

Naseem S. Miller
Orlando Sentinel

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ezs note:  Finally - finally - the last person has discharged.  It's been one horrible odyssey, but at last you're on your way home.  I wish you - and all the survivors - luck, health, and peace.

Transgender candidate, 20, challenging fellow Democrat for Vancouver-area seat

Joseph O'Sullivan
The Seattle Times

Kaitlyn Beck

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One of the Most Important Crosswords in New York Times History

Oliver Roeder
Slate

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Va. teen at center of transgender legal battle: "I'm just a person"

Press
CBS

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Life As Transgender: Dealing With A Discouraging Family

Press
NPR

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BBC to hire Radio 2's first transgender DJ as Stephanie Hirst takes over as host (UK)

Patrick Hill
Mirror

Stephanie Hirst

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Texas attorney general dines with 8-year-old transgender boy

AP
CBS/Austin

Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Hudson, New Hampshire

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To see Hudson, New Hampshire, click here!

It's time! It's time!

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Well... okay.  So it's a little early.  The fact of the matter is that the longer you procrastinate, the more likely it is that you will miss voting.  And it's a darn shame. Um... have you seen that dimwit Trump?  From my earliest days, the people whom the Republican party have chosen to be president have been controversial (in some cases, really controversial), but I honestly believe that in their heart of hearts, they did what was best for the United States.  Until now.

Let me say this loud and clear:  Donald Trump is a barking idiot!!!

Register and vote.  Election Day is November 8.

Casting of Matt Bomer, Michelle Rodriguez as transgender characters angers community

Hoai-Tran Bui
USA Today

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Meet Keith, a Dad for Transgender Equality

Hayley Miller
HRC

Winterville, North Carolina

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Transgender WNY woman says gender affirming surgery saved her life

Angela Christoforos
WIVB.com

Yeah, it's in Buffalo (oh, stop groaning!)

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Sketchy Pharmacies Are Selling Hormones to Transgender People

Gillian Branstetter
The Atlantic

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ezs note:  You can contact your congressperson by looking at www.house.gov and urge them to make necessary medications such as Depo-testosterone, Estradiol, and Spironlactone become covered. If you are uncertain who your congressperson is, enter your ZIP code.

Transgender and unemployed: Businesses shut doors to trans workers (Canada)

David Burke
CBC

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School asks high court to hear transgender bathroom case

Alanna Durkin Richer
San Francisco Chronicle

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