Vermont newspaper editor fired for tweeting that state offering a third gender choice on driving licenses was 'one step closer to the apocalypse' (UK)

Hannah Parry
Dailymail.com

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Extended family wonders how to embrace transgender member

Amy Dickinson
Chicago Tribune

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(video) “It’s Even Worse Than You Think”: David Cay Johnston on Trump’s First Year in Office

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Donald Trump - The Disappearing Dealmaker

David A. Graham
The Atlantic

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Bangladesh - Bangladesh Adds Third Gender Option to Voter Forms

Shakhil Bin Mushtaq
The Diplomat

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On Sex Discrimination In Health Care, The Pendulum Swings With Severity

Kevin Costello, Maryanne Tomazic
Health Affairs

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Ohio Lawmaker Says LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill Now Has Corporate Support

Andy Chow
WOSU

Lakewood, Ohio

(home of Rep. Nickie Antonio)

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Alliance Defending Freedom continues to attack transgender students in its drive to undermine nondiscrimination protections

Erin Fitzgerald
Southern Poverty Law Center

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Drop out of the race, Chelsea

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Dear Chelsea:

Hello. I came to speak to you tonight on your decision to run for the US Senate.  I don't follow Senator Cardin's record very closely, me being from Connecticut.  Maybe he's a good choice, maybe not.  Anyhow, you decided to run against him.

Despite your feelings regarding him, this is not simply a silly notion.  I understand your feelings - but this is so fundamentally stupid it beggars description.  Those in your immediate vicinity may call you Miss Wonderful, but there are legions of people - not only Republicans but Democrats and independents who would much rather see you rot in jail - and that's if you're lucky.

I didn't see things quite their way.  I did understand your frustration - but, come on, giving things to Wikileaks and their questionable(!) leader Julian Assange shows that, uh, you ain't too bright.  In the meantime, competent transgender leaders suffer under your "leadership".  You have SERIOUS questions that they should not have to answer.

Just thank your lucky stars that President Obama saw fit to free you - but get the hell out of the race.  Today.

Sincerely,

Emily Shorette

Tammy Duckworth Scorches Donald Trump As ‘Five-Deferment Draft Dodger’

Dominique Mosbergen
HuffPost

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China - China’s media watchdog in legal challenge over censorship of gay content

Phila Siu
South China Morning Post

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U.S. School District to Pay $800,000 to Settle Transgender Student’s Discrimination Lawsuit

Amanda Arnold
The Cut

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University Learns a New Lesson: Transgender Discrimination Landmark Verdict in Oklahoma

Clarence Webster III
Lexology

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How a Hong Kong transgender bodybuilder is fighting discrimination – with compassion

Laurie Chen
South China Morning Post

Law Siu-Fung

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Donald Trump Owns This Shutdown

John Nichols
The Nation.

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Bangladesh - Bangladesh: Transgender Men Fear for Their Safety

Staff
Human Rights Watch

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One Year After Joining the Women’s March in Atlanta, Transgender Woman Works as City Council Member

Press
KTLA

Doraville station

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ezs note:  Are YOU the next one to be elected to the council?  Could be...

Transgender inmate's request poses quandary for Cass County, ND, officials

Tu-Uyen Tran
Duluth News Tribune

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Transgender woman sues over ordeal in male prison (UK)

Mark Townsend
The Guardian

Tara Hudson

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Rocky Mount, North Carolina

estimated transgender population:  322*
(rounded up)

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ezs note: One of the most notable examples of Greek Revival architecture is located at Battle House at Rocky Mount, North Carolina.  If you're a fan of architecture, come on down!

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Stormy Daniels Once Claimed She Spanked Donald Trump With a Forbes Magazine

Dan Friedman
Mother Jones

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ezs note:  Ah, but, y'see, Donald will defend traditional heterosexual marriage!

Right after Stormy spanks him.

For being such a bad boy.

Um... convinced yet???

Chile - Will Chile Be the First Nation to Win Marriage Equality in 2018?

Stuart Gaffney, John Lewis
San Francisco Bay Times

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