29 March 2017

'BurnedYourTweet' Robot Is Burning Every Single One Of Donald Trump's Tweets (Canada)

Sarah Rieger
The Huffington Post Canada


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Killings highlight marginalization of transgender people in El Salvador

Lisa Nickolau
Humanosphere


El Salvador

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SD Voters May See Marijuana, Transgender Plans In 2018

Adel Toay
KDLT


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ezs note: South Dakota residents - transgender folks and allies CAN put this stupid bill in the grave where it belongs. How?  Have the courage to talk about it.  Politely discuss the onerous nature this bill would have.

'I WAS LIVING A LIE' World War 2 hero comes out as transgender at the age of NINETY – and changes her name from Peter to Patricia

Brittany Vonow
The Sun


Patricia Davies

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ezs note:  Patricia - we were proud of you then - and are even more proud of you now!

Transgender Visibility in the Workplace

Beck Bailey
HRC

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ezs note:  One important thing to take note of is the Corporate Equality Index. If you are in a crappy job, you would do well to check this out.

28 March 2017

'I am being viciously attacked with lies and smears': Comedians turn... (UK)

Carly Stern
Daily Mail


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Transgender student IDs now allow preferred name, gender

Francesca Dabecco
The Globe


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NPR raises concerns about firing of Tennessee reporter

Eric Schelzig
KZTV


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Art for equality (India)

Press
NYOOOZ


Artist:  Zeraph Dylan

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Most transgender renters see discrimination

Kay Lazar
Boston Globe

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27 March 2017

Maxine Waters on Donald Trump: "I'm out to get him"

Claire Lampen
Mic.com


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please press:  https://mic.com

ezs note:  Rep. Waters - way to go, Maxine!  Need some arrows?

SWEDEN TO COMPENSATE FOR FORCED TRANSGENDER STERILIZATIONS

Reuters
Newsweek


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Opponents: Arkansas exposure bill targets transgender people

AP
WacoTrib.com


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ezs note:  Arkansans - please call your state senator AND state rep to vote AGAINST this stupid bill.  Thanks.

Montana transgender bathroom bill killed in committee; ballot initiative vowed

Holly K. Michels
Independent Record


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ezs note:  Montanans - great job getting this bill killed!  Just one more thing to do.  Tell your friends, neighbors, and coworkers what an idiotic petition this  would be,  Kick 'em to the curb!

The type of transgender you haven't heard of

Christina Capatides
CBS


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ezs note: The misuse of 'transgender" belongs to CBS.  For what it's worth, I pointed the mistake out to them.

26 March 2017

Donald Trump's dangerous alliance with white supremacy

Veronica Tash
Inquisitr


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Molly Yoder: McCrory’s bigotry remains

Molly Yoder
The News & Observer


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Midvale Candidate Hopes To Become Utah's First Transgender Mayor

Julia Ritchey
KUER


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In West Virginia, LGBTQ advocates see a shift toward support

Corrine Segal
CPTV



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ezs note:  When I read about Thurmond, I had to give a tip of the hat to them.  No, it wasn't to their tiny, tiny, tiny population (five!)  but to their wonderfully progressive attitude barring discrimination to LGBTQ folks.  Needless to say, Thurmond is in danger of becoming extinct.  If you have a hardy soul, consider Thurmond as a place you can rebuild.

South Sudan Rebuffs UN Push for Gay-Marriage (South Sudan)

Joseph Oduha
allAfrica


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Transgender protections hang in the balance with healthcare's future cloudy

Molly Redden
The Guardian


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25 March 2017

Donald Trump takes 12th golf trip since becoming President nine weeks ago

Niamh McIntyre
The Independent


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ezs note:  To my conservative friends, Donald Trump has wasted 36 million dollars playing golf.  Just a friendly reminder.

Thanks, Donald.  Glad to see you're watching the budget like a hawk.

Supporters gather for Transgender Day of Visibility Rally in downtown Santa Maria

Logan B. Anderson
Lompoc Record


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Tampa Bans 'Ex-Gay' Therapy To Minors

Carlos Santoscoy
On Top


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Faith Leaders Gather to Pray for Justice and Equality for the Transgender Community

Lisbeth Melendez Rivera
HRC


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Transgender passengers uneasy about TSA shift on pat-downs

Frederick Kunkle
The Washington Post


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Redmond, Washington


Redmond, WA

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ezs note: Well, back we go to Redmond, Washington!  What will we find this time?