Transgender election candidate on finding himself, being abused on the Metro and making history (UK)

Mike Kelly
ChronicleLive

Durham, UK

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Transgender voters being blocked from registering

Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation

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ezs note:  UK voters - you might find some help by clicking http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/elections/register/. Good luck.

Services required to report plans to accept new transgender troops

Tom Vanden Brook
USA Today

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Donald Trump ‘belongs in an institution’ says fired FBI director’s father (Australia)

Ian Horswill
news.com.au

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Alaska lawmakers deny transgender man for human- rights post

Becky Bohrer
The Seattle Times

Alaska State Senator John Coghill (R-North Pole)

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North Karelia Pride fights transgender sterilisation law (Finland)

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Yle

Joensuu, Finland

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Homeless man charged with beating transgender victim to death

Shayna Jacobs
Daily News

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ezs note:  Joseph Griffin was CAPTURED.  Rest in peace, Brenda...

Why A Lot of Americans Don't Want To Befriend a Transgender Person

Samantha Allen
The Daily Beast

international symbol for those who

reject transgender people

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Nishio, Aichi, Japan

tea grown at Nishio

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ezs note:  Well, how'd you like to meet at the other end of the earth?  Well, just click on Nishio, Aichi, Japan! While we're there, we'll have a lovely cup of tea!

Recapping a stunningly bad two weeks for the Trump White House

Philip Bump
The Washington Post

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Transgender cartoonist faces vicious online attack, death threats (Canada)

Tonda MacCharles
thestar.com

Sophie LaBelle's cartoon

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Searching for Jackie Shane, R&B’s lost transgender superstar (Canada)

Elio Iannacci
The Globe and Mail

Jackie Shane (1963?)

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ezs note:  To see a sampling below, click below:

Pakistan's first transgender lecturer (India)

Press
Deccan Chronicle

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Japanese Transgender Politician Is Showing ‘I Exist Here’

Mokoto Rich
The New York Times

Tomoya Hosoda

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On Robert Mueller, an Angry Trump Breaks From Republicans

David Catanese
US News and World Report

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ezs note:  Hey, Donald, for once I think you're quite right.  Your administration, no matter how hard it tries, seems unable to forge the unity that you so desperately want. Fortunately, I have an idea.  Leave.  Leave now.  Leave for good. That way, the White House will be cleansed of the universe's biggest asshole.

YOU.

10 Facts About the State of the Transgender Community in the U.S.

Connie Chavez
Latina

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Transgender woman assaulted last November dies, case being treated as homicide

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FOX46

 

Brian Fitzgerald Sherrell Faulkner AKA Sherrell Faulkner

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ezs note:  Granted, it's been awhile since the initial attack, but if you could assist the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, that would be great.  Their number is 704-432-TIPS, Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, or call online at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. Thanks.

My sincere condolences to the Faulkner family and friends.

Senator apologizes for use of racial slur during testimony on transgender rights bill (Canada)

Kristy Kirkup
thestar.com

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Person shot & killed in Fresno may have been deaf & transgender

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

Imer Eliu Alvarado

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ezs note:  The person who was murdered yesterday has been identified as Imer Eliu Alvarado.  Unfortunately, the person was misidentified - he is a transgender man.  If you have any information, please call the Fresno Police Department at 559-621-7000.  Thanks.

Donald Trump Has Broken Me

Drew Magary
GQ

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Hate crime not ruled out in slaying of transgender woman in Fresno

Jim Guy
The Fresno Bee

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ezs note: If you have any information regarding the murder of an unnamed transgender woman in Fresno,  California, please call the police at 559-621-7000.  Her name will be released once her family has been notified.

Transgender advocate from Georgia who took on judge dies

Kimberley Richardson
WSB-TV

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Rowan...