Poland - Don’t Be Dumb at Brunch: ‘No Gays Allowed’ Billboard Goes Up in NYC, Poland Eyes Anti-Gay Law

Paul Katami, Jeff Zarrillo
Hornet

Poland

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ezs note:  The story about Poland is the third story.

civil rights - LA's 'Mother' Karina Samala on Years of Transgender Advocacy

Zackary Drucker
Broadly.

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Wyoming - "Matthew Shepard Is Part Of Our Tribe" The Two Spirit Movement On Wind River Reservation

Melodie Edwards
Wyoming Public Radio

Wind River, Wyoming

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ezs note:  The Wind River Reservation bravely supports us, and we should support them.  To cite just one instance, the average lifespan is just 49, in the range of Chad. There is a need for doctors, dentists, nurses, teachers, professionals and paraprofessionals.  You should, before going, acknowledge and respect the traditions of the tribe.  Good luck.  

lead story - A New Wave Of Kids Is Coming Out As Transgender — And Doctors Are Trying To Keep Up

Sammy Caiola
capital public radio

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Help!

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ezs note:  Hello, all.  Most days, I feel pretty good.  Without going into it, yesterday was not one of those days.  In fact, I felt pretty damn crappy.  I called Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) and talked about it.  I didn't feel all wonderful n' stuff, but I did feel better.  In other words, they helped.  If you need help, please call.

To my Jewish friends, happy Hanukkah!

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VIDEO - How Fascism Works - Jason Stanley

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Donald Trump - Evil Genius Turns Giuliani’s Typo-Ridden Tweet Into Hilarious Anti-Trump Message

David Moye
HuffPost

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Nigeria - Meet Four Known Nigerian Transgenders

Ngere Ify Davies
Within Nigeria

Terracotta bust of likely king, 12th-15th CE

(artist unknown)

Ile-Ife, Nigeria (originally)

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please press:  www.withinnigeria.com 

civil rights - Independent Autopsy of Transgender Asylum Seeker Who Died in ICE Custody Shows Signs of Abuse

Sandra E. Garcia
The New York Times

Milan, NM

(place where death occurred) 

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Kentucky - State Baptist group boots Kentucky churches for supporting LGBTQ hires

Chris Kenning
courier-journal

Paul Chitwood

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lead story - US doctors asked how they feel about caring for transgender patients

Reuters
Channel NewsAsia

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Donald Trump - Putin’s Media Roasts Trump: Russia ‘Should Spit’ on Him and the United States

Julia Davis
Daily Beast

ezs note:  Aw, and here I thought they would make such a good couple...

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Namibia - Namibia should respect LGBTQ rights

Marlyn Sande
Windhoek Observer

Windhoek, Namibia

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civil rights - Photos: Rally for transgender rights features peace, love

Collin Gaddie
NonDoc

Oklahoma State Capitol

Oklahoma City, OK

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Connecticut - New London’s Transgender Day of Remembrance

Kimberly Drelich
The Day

New London, CT

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lead story - Grandma mistakenly booked into all-male jail, staff thought she was transgender

Press
KRON4

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ezs note:  Ah, what dumbasses these Florida, ahem, "correctional' officers are.   Listen, you may have been told that this is still the 17th century, but things a bit past that now.  In this century, females - cis or trans - go to the female jail.  I know that you long for the days of horsewhipping, but, hey, we all have to get over things.

Donald Trump - Stephen Colbert Asks Michelle Obama About Donald Trump’s Lack Of Moral Leadership

Lisa de Moraes
Deadline Hollywood

First Lady Michelle, Amy Sherald (2017)

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Kyrgyzstan/US - A Transgender American Diplomat Who Does Not Exist

Robyn Alice McCutcheon
HuffPost

National Concert Hall (foreground)

Astana, Kyrgyzstan

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civil rights - #WontBeErased, Won’t Be Forgotten, Won’t Be Alone

Chase Strangio
ACLU

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Arizona - How trans-inclusive is ASU?

Melissa Robbins
The State Press

Arizona State University

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lead story - HRC Mourns Tydi, a Black Transgender Woman Killed in Baltimore

Helen Parshall
HRC

Baltimore, MD

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ezs note:  If you live in or near the Baltimore area, and you saw anything regarding Tydi's murder, please call the Baltimore police department at 311.  Thanks.