Maryland - Maryland Man Arrested for Threatening to Cut Genitals Off Trans People

Brandon Voss
newnownext

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lead story - 'I wanted to break stereotypes': the photographer capturing transgender life over 50

Nadja Sayej
The Guardian

Chicago, IL

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By far, the funniest thing on YouTube!

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ezs note:  Yeah, I know - while it is important to stay informed on the news, it can get a bit tiring day after day.  But today, I ran across Randy Rainbow.  He is an absolute treasure!  I will be putting him on here regularly.  And by all means, spread him around - liberally!

Donald Trump - White House lawyer who may have incriminated Trump in extensive Mueller interviews is leaving the administration

Alex Lockie
Business Insider

Don McGahn

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Turkey - Turkey boycotts Eurovision Song Contest over LGBT performers

Bamidele Madamidola
Reuters

Istanbul, Turkey

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civil rights - #AM_Equality Tipsheet: August 28, 2018

Staff
HRC

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ezs note:  As long as you're in the neighborhood, you might as well make a voting plan.

Alabama - UAB to bring awareness to transgender rights

Staff
Alabama Today

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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lead story - Brown University in row with transgender activists over claims gender dysphoria spreading among children

Olivia Rudgard
The Telegraph

Brown University

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Philippines - Those Long Haired Nights: Filipino film highlights struggle for transgender rights

Cristyn Lloyd
Southeast Asia Globe

Monreal, Philippines

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civil rights - Leslie Rutledge joins push to allow firing transgender people UPDATE

Max Brantley
Arkansas Times

Batesville, AR

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ezs note: Arkansas residents - whether you live in a small town or a large city, it's almost Labor Day.  And it's also time to volunteer against Leslie Rutledge having another term as Attorney General.

Virginia - Gavin Grimm Documents his Fight for Transgender Rights in Book Excerpt

Emily Bloch
South Florida Gay News

entering Dahlgren Center, Virginia

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lead story - YouTuber Gigi Gorgeous Opens Up About Pregnancy as a Transgender Woman in Emotional Video

Jen Juneau
People

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VIDEO - Matt Baume - Kate & Allie & the Secret of the Lesbian Landladies

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Donald Trump - Foxconn's Plant in Wisconsin Could Be Scaled Back Despite President Trump's Promises

Matt Novak
Gizmodo

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Russia - Russian LGBT Activists Detained In St. Petersburg

Press
RFE/RL

St. Petersburg, Russia

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civil rights - Prison system must accommodate transgender inmate, judge emphatically orders

Dara Kim
Bradenton Herald

DeFuniak Springs, FL

(courthouse)

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Michigan - LGBTQ Ally Vies for Seat on Michigan Supreme Court

Kate Opalewski
Pridesource

Michigan Supreme Court

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ezs note:  Michigan residents - I know you'll vote the top of the ticket (uh, right?) but be sure to vote for the state Supreme Court members.

lead story - LGBT activists criticise minister for women over trans comments

Mattha Busby
The Guardian

London, UK

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Ripley, New York

estimated transgender population:  13*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Well, here's some things you can believe it (or not - sorry, silly joke there).  Ripley, New York is a tiny town with grapes in abundance and was named after Eleazar Wheelock Ripley.  Better yet, check it out for yourself!

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf

Donald Trump - Trump turmoil is now Wall Street's wild card

Greg Marose
The Hill

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Poland - Rainbow Flags Were Removed From Polish Streetcars After Conductors Refused to Drive Them

Dan Avery
Hornet

Poznán, Poland

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ezs note:  I've got a nifty idea.  Fire their asses and replace them with conductors who don't give a flying fart what banner is put in place by the city.

civil rights - Matt Bevin wants to limit LGBT protections against job discrimination

Matt Talerico
courier journal

Frankfort, KY

(State capitol)

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