Man sentenced after punching a transgender woman and pulling her hair

James Besanville
Gay Star News

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Activists Say Azerbaijan’s Media is Spreading Fear and Hate of Queer People

Vahid Ali
Global Voices

Baku, Azerbaijan

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Chelsea Manning to receive health care after prison release (UK)

Meka Beresford
Pink News

Chelsea Manning (drawing)

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please press:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk

Know Someone Who’s Transitioning? There’s A Hallmark Card For That

Brandon Voss
newnownext

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please press:  http://www.newnownext.com

Hi Mom! Happy Mother's Day!

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Donald Trump impeachment news: more Americans want him removed

Viraj Mahajan
Inquisitr

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please press:  http://www.inquisitr.com

ezs note:  Do you want to see Donald Trump impeached?  Then it's up to YOU.   Please call or e-write your Congressperson AND both Senators (remember, there are two) and let them know how you feel.  For your Congressperson, contact  www.house.gov.  If you are uncertain which Member of Congress represents you, enter your ZIP code in the upper right corner.  For your Senators, contact www.senate.gov. Both Senators represent your entire state. Thanks.

LGBTQ Americans meet in Havana with fellow Cuban activists

Steve Rothaus
Miami Herald

street in Havana, Cuba

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please press:  http://www.miamiherald.com

‘Are trans people human? Views differ’ is not neutral

Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation

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please press:  https://www.lgbtqnation.com

This Mother’s Day, Help Black Mamas Get Free

Xoái Pham
Common Dreams

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ezs note:  If you can, please make a donation to the National Mama's Day Out Fund.  Your donation will help!

New center helps transgender kids and their families

Keith McGilvery
WCAX.com

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Saratov, Russia

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ezs note:  Well, how'd you like to get off the beaten path?  (Well, not if you're there... in which case... oh, never mind... ) In any case, it's Saratov, Russia!  See you there!

Donald Trump Is the President America Deserves

James Traub
Foreign Policy

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please press:  http://foreignpolicy.com

Argentina's first transgender police chief on duty (Canada)

Luis Andres Henao
680 News

Analia Pasantino

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please press:  http://www.680news.com

Gavin Grimm to be honored at NCTE anniversary event

John Riley
Metroweekly

Gavin Grimm

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please press:  http://www.metroweekly.com

Religious Parents Open Up About Their Daughter Coming Out as Transgender

Brittney McNamara
Teen Vogue

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please press:  http://www.teenvogue.com

Jailed: Rapist who attacked transgender prostitutes in their homes (UK)

Jonathan Mitchell
EveningStandard.

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please press:  http://www.standard.co.uk

Job fair!

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ezs note:  This is a new feature for a transgender seeking new/better employment as a tool for better economic security.  A few tips: 1)  Dress professionally. If you need some pointers, Google here.  2)  Speak professionally.  Needless to say, no gum-chewing.  No matter how many butterflies you may have, speak and act confidently.  Need to speak proper English?  Google here .  3)  Do your freakin' homework.  Nothing is worse than going from a bad situation to an absolutely horrible one.  That goes double if you are transgender. Anyone can put 'LGBTs welcome' on a business card, but it's up to YOU to check it out.  If you can, talk to a few employees.  Check it out on Wikipedia.  If you are considering a mid to major corporation, see the HRC Corporate Equality Index.  

note: This is a random sampling of job fairs throughout US/Canada. To see more, type 'job fairs' under News.

Town/City: Thousand Palms, California

Location: Sunline HQ, 32505 Harry Oliver Trail

Date:  May 12 (tomorrow)

Time(s): 9am - 12pm

note:  drivers over 21 required

White House red-faced over pictures of Donald Trump meeting Russian Ambassador Sergey Lavrov (Australia)

Press
news.com.au

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please press:  http://www.news.com.au

A Night Out for Trevor is May 19

Mariah Cooper
Washington Blade

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please press:  https://www.washingtonblade.com

Time for companies in California to be 100 percent restroom sign compliant

Autumn Sandeen
LGBT Weekly

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please press:  http://lgbtweekly.com

Mormons drop Scout programs for older teens

Tad Walch
Deseret News

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please press:  http://www.deseretnews.com

Puerto Vallarta gears up for Vallarta Pride 2017 (Mexico)

Press
PVDN

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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please press:  https://www.vallartadaily.com

Job fair!

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ezs note:  This is a new feature for a transgender seeking new/better employment as a tool for better economic security.  A few tips: 1)  Dress professionally. If you need some pointers, Google here.  2)  Speak professionally.  Needless to say, no gum-chewing.  No matter how many butterflies you may have, speak and act confidently.  Need to speak proper English?  Google here .  3)  Do your freakin' homework.  Nothing is worse than going from a bad situation to an absolutely horrible one.  That goes double if you are transgender. Anyone can put 'LGBTs welcome' on a business card, but it's up to YOU to check it out.  If you can, talk to a few employees.  Check it out on Wikipedia.  If you are considering a mid to major corporation, see the HRC Corporate Equality Index.  

note: This is a random sampling of job fairs throughout US/Canada. To see more, type 'job fairs' under News.

Town/City: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Location: Belle of Baton Rouge Casino

Date:  May 25

Time(s):  unknown (to be prompt, be there at 9 am)

President Trump's Approval Rating Has Dropped to a Near-Record Low

Aric Jenkins
Time

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please press:  http://time.com

Policy lab builds research opportunities around sex and gender

Lauren Hertzler
PennCurrent

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Newsroom Notebook: Shine a light

Ray Holley
Sonoma West Times & News

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please press:  http://www.sonomawest.com

ezs note:  If you are feeling depressed or hopeless, there is help. One way is the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.  Please call 1-800-273-8255.  See - there is help!

First ever permanent transgender pride flag crosswalk coming to Canada

Jeff Taylor
LGBTQ Nation

Lethbridge, AB, Canada

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