Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Transgender Teen's Death

AP
US News & World Report

Thayer, MO

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The Challenges of Being Transgender in Restaurant Kitchens

Alex Di Francesco
Eater

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National anthem protests are becoming more popular. You can thank Donald Trump.

John Sides
The Washington Post

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ezs note: Anyone who plans on being in Boston, Massachusetts on November 1, check out the event here.

Chilliwack school trustee: Allowing children to 'change gender is nothing short of child abuse' (Canada)

Cathy Kearney
CBC

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Westford School Committee approves transgender policy amid pushback

Susanna Wood
Wicked Local Westford

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Dana Beyer Confirms Run Against Del. Waldstreicher For District 18 Senate Opening

Louis Peck
Bethesda Beat

Dana Beyer

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Report Highlights Experiences of Latino/a Transgender People in U.S.

John Paul Bramer
NBC News

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ezs poetry

I dreamt of the camiciola
white dots touching
his hand, lowering

© 2017

Donald Trump ‘a danger to democracy’, Republican Senator Jeff Flake says in brutal stepping down speech (UK)

Ben Riley-Smith
The Telegraph

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ezs note:  If you are going to be around Buffalo, New York, you might want to show up November 1 here.

Human Rights Committee Considers The Report Of Mauritius

Press
CNBC

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Transgender inmate settles lawsuit with Oregon over medical treatment

Gillian Flaccus
KVAL

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

Pendleton, OR

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How LGBTQ-friendly are Iowa cities?

Mackenzie Elmer, Andy Davis, Kim Norvell
The Des Moines Register

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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My worst moment: 'Transparent' co-star Alexandra Billings confronts transgender negativity

Nina Metz
Chicago Tribune

'Transparent' cast

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Myeshia Johnson Stands Up to Donald Trump

Amy Davidson Sorkin
The New Yorker

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ezs note:  If you live in the vicinity of North Cape May, New Jersey , you can attend the event planned here.

Trans activist from El Salvador seeks refuge in Ireland

Ernesto Valle - translated by Michael K. Lavers
Washington Blade

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The Christian right’s new strategy: Divide and conquer the LGBT community

Jeff Taylor
LGBTQ Nation

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ezs note: One book which you may find useful is From Diversity To Unity - Creating Energy of Connection.  Whether you get a sampling off the computer or get it from the library or bookstore, it contains some valuable tips.

Pravin Visakan: Ending LGBTQ discrimination begins with more inclusive education

Pravin Visakan
Daily Bruin

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Connecticut Teen Is Plaintiff In Suit Against Trump Over Transgender Troop Ban

Russell Blair
Hartford Courant

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ezs poetry

we sing our odes to the trees
barren life around the axils
sheeted clouds
bear witness to the death of nigh November

© 2017

Donald Trump Started Rush-Delivering Families’ Condolence Letters to Cover His Ass

Luke Darby
GQ

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Tanzanian authorities jail 13 activists for 'promoting homosexuality'

James Besanville
Gay Star News

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ezs note:  You can make a difference in these people's lives!  All you do is press the button and fill out the form on the right side.  That's it!

UK Government to press UN to stop using term ‘pregnant women’ (UK)

Joseph Patrick McDonald
Pink News

House of Commons, London

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