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11 June 2017

Donald Trump ‘will not visit UK if it leads to large demos’ (Scotland)

Gavin Cordon
The Scotsman

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ezs note: Uh, news flash, Donald - maybe you should be equally scared of Americans protesting. (Maybe you should try Saudi Arabia. They'll love you there.)

Across US, thousands rallying and marching for LGBT rights

Carolyn Kaster and David Crary
New Haven Register

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please press: http://www.nhregister.com

Why I’m Marching In The Equality March

Dan Avery
newnownext

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This trans acid attack survivor is finally receiving compensation (UK)

Meka Beresford
Pink News

Hyderabad, India

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#ResistMarch 2017 live updates: Tens of thousands expected to pack Hollywood Blvd.

Press
Los Angeles Times

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please press: http://www.latimes.com

ezs note: Can't find a way to LA? That's OK. Just find your own way to PROTEST.

10 June 2017

Ponce, Puerto Rico

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ezs note: Wow - these bills get around! This time we're visiting Ponce, Puerto Rico!

09 June 2017

REBECCA SOLNIT: THE LONELINESS OF DONALD TRUMP

Rebecca Solnit
Literary Hub

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Laws Can Reduce Bullying For Transgender Youth (Canada)

Kimberley Ens Manning and Elizabeth J. Meyer
Huffpost

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LGBT activists alarmed transgender molester facing tougher sentence than victim who attacked her with hatchet

Michael Gordon
New Hampshire Union Leader

Ralayzia Taylor

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ezs note: Oy, what a mess. On the one hand, Ralayzia Taylor sounds a wee bit suspect. "She/he looked 18" just doesn't cut it - and nor should it. On the other hand, those two cretins whacked her with a hatchet! In most cases, I'm willing let minor criminals receive a lighter sentence - but not these two. Their vile actions reach far beyond normal civility.

Sen. Tim Kaine Introduces Legislation to Protect LGBTQ People from Housing Discrimination

Stephen Peters
HRC

Sen. Tim Kaine

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please press: http://www.hrc.org

Services facing July 1 deadline ask for more time to develop transgender policy

Tom Vanden Brook
USA Today

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08 June 2017

Experts: Trump’s Comey Firing ‘Possibly Lawful, But Awful’

Alex Seitz-Wald and Ken Dilanian
NBC

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REVIEW | Eddie Izzard's 'Believe Me' is thoughtful, funny, and heartbreaking

Thomas Burns Scully
Popdust

Eddie Izzard

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It's surprisingly easy to change your gender on a U.S. passport

Alex Orlov
Mic

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The Good Fight: Looking Beyond the Memorials

Chad Griffin
HRC

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please press: http://www.hrc.org

Retired Generals: Don't Delay Accepting Trans Troops

Trudy Ring
Advocate

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07 June 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 proper 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: Calcasieu Parish LA

Location: Lake Charles Civic Center
Bor Du Lac Drive

Date: Wednesday, July 12

Time(s): 9am - noon

note: veterans given priority

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