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05 May 2017

Stephen Colbert to be investigated by FCC after 'offensive' Trump joke (UK)

Staff
The Guardian

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ezs note: Homophobic??? Ya gotta be f***ing kidding me...

'Fearfully and wonderfully made:' A Dallas transgender man's quest to be crowned 'King'

Lauren McGaughy
Dallas News

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Study says transgender youth in Saskatchewan, Manitoba face suicide, bullying (Canada)

Press
Yahoo! Canada

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Senate Approves Gay Panic Defense Ban

Daisy Contreras
NPR Illinois

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Trump’s Army Secretary Pick Mark Green Withdraws Name From Consideration

John Paul Brammer and Brooke Sopelsa
NBC News

Oh, yeah!!!

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ezs note: Yeah, it's a small victory - but it's a victory nevertheless! Thank you for your help! Keep fightin'!

04 May 2017

The GOP Health Care Bill Violates One Of Donald Trump’s Biggest Campaign Promises

Daniel Marans
Huffpost

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Trump’s Executive Order Spared LGBTQ People. Trumpcare Could Kill Them.

Mark Joseph Stern
Slate

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Canadian passport will have new marker for transgender travellers, justice minister says (Canada)

Kathleen Harris
CBC

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Detroit Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder Of Transgender Prostitute

Press
CBS Detroit

BUSTED.

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ezs note: One way in which you can help is to make a donation to Fair Michigan. See the person up top? He's in jail partly because of the hard work that they did. If you can afford it, please help them out.

Texas school officials don’t understand transgender athletes

Katelyn Burns
The Washington Post

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03 May 2017

Job fair!

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ezs note: This is a new feature for a transgender seeking new/better employment as a tool for better economic security. A few tips: 1) Dress professionally. If you need some pointers, Google here. 2) Speak professionally. Needless to say, no gum-chewing. No matter how many butterflies you may have, speak and act confidently. Need to speak the 'King's English'? Google here . 3) Do your freakin' homework. Nothing is worse than going from a bad situation to an absolutely horrible one. That goes double if you are transgender. Anyone can put 'LGBTs welcome' on a business card, but it's up to YOU to check it out. If you can, talk to a few employees. Check it out on Wikipedia. If you are considering a mid to major corporation, see the HRC Corporate Equality Index.

note: This is a random sampling of job fairs throughout US/Canada. To see more, type 'job fairs' under News.

Town/City: Pikeville, KY

Location: Pikeville Fire Station

Date: 9 am to 1 pm

Time(s): May 5

New York Times breaks subscription record despite Donald Trump's vocal opposition (UK)

Harriet Agerholm
Independent

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Cuban transgender woman shares her story

Hatzel Vega
ABC 10 News

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Hospital Denies Transgender Patient Reassignment Surgery

Sara E. Teller
Legal Reader

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5 movies and TV shows that star trans actors telling trans stories

Kelly Lawler
USA Today

Eddie Redmayne, as Lili Elbe

(The Danish Girl)

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02 May 2017

The Diminishment of Donald Trump

David Catanese
US News and World Report

Hi, little guy!

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House Health Care Bill Would Have a Negative Impact on LGBT People

Press
Windy City Times

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ezs note: Please, call your US Representative and tell him/her that you support the current ACA (Affordable Care Act) and that you oppose the proposed AHCA (American Health Care Act). If you are uncertain who your Representative is, click www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code.

Transgender activist looks back on a life of upholding Pacific Island culture

Tim Gruver
The Daily

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Keller trustee candidates talk about transgender bathrooms, guns on campus

Sandra Engelland
Star-Telegram

Keller, TX

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ezs note: Keller, TX residents - you can find out more about candidates' opinions and voting records here. Voting is this Saturday. Don't forget to vote!