What It's Like Being Transgender in the Emergency Room

Susmita Baral
National Geographic

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Donald Trump - TRUMP IS ENTERING A DANGEROUS NEW PHASE OF HIS WAR WITH MUELLER

Abigail Tracy
Vanity Fair

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Morocco - Morocco’s Transsexual Community Creates a Collective Body

Press
Morocco World News

Marrakech, Morocco

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civil rights - Unanimous Vote in Favor of Michigan Transgender Woman is Groundbreaking

Jay Kaplan
PrideSource

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Vermont - Vermont governor hopeful: Being transgender offers perspective

Wilson Ring
Boston.com

Christine Hallquist

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Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms

Ana Sandoiu
Medical News Today

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Donald Trump and the Craven Firing of Andrew McCabe

Jeffrey Toobin
The New Yorker

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South Africa - These Queer Artists and Activists Are Redefining South African Style

Rachel Hahn
Vogue

Lion's Head, South Africa

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civil rights - After transgender inmate was raped, beaten, Texas agrees to clarify LGBT prisoner policies

Lauren McGaughy
Dallas News

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Idaho - Idaho told to allow gender changes on birth certificates

Press
Minnesota Lawyer

Idaho Federal Court

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Transgender Teachers: In Their Own Voices

La Johnson
NPR

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Report: Andrew McCabe kept memos on Donald Trump

Emily Stewart
Vox

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Ecuador - Societal Attitudes Are the Primary Threat Against Sexual and Gender Minorities in Ecuador

Carlos Flores, Lindsey Mulholland
Global Voices

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Vainieri Huttle, Eustace, Pinkin & Jasey Bill to Solidify New Jersey’s Place as Leader in Transgender Civil Rights Advanced by Assembly Panel

New Jersey Assembly Democrats
Tap Into Plainfield

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Around the Region: Iowa Senate votes to allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination in higher ed student groups

Andy Birkey
The Column

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Mom Shares Transgender Teen's Heartbreaking Suicide Note to Raise Awareness to Issues She Faced

Jason Duaine Hahn
People

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Pea Ridge, Arkansas

estimated transgender population:  31*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Both historians and history buffs will flock to see Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Pea Ridge National Military Park.   It's situated in the extreme northwest corner of the state, and was won by Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn (Union).  Hope you enjoy, and are informed!

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UN - BELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Seth Meyers: Donald Trump Is Worst President Ever At Lying

Lisa de Moraes
Deadline Hollywood

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Sweden - Trans Man Documents His Gender Affirmation Journey In Powerful Video

Curtis M. Wong
HuffPost

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Civil rights - Congress has a role to play to ensure civil rights protections for all Americans

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Jared Polis
The Hill

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New Hampshire - New Hampshire’s Transgender Rights Bill Sets the Best Republican Example

Samantha Allen
The Daily Beast

Alton, NH

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Transgender principal loses her position after transitioning

Press
New York Post

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Donald Trump claims, again, U.S. has trade deficit with Canada — after admitting he made it up

Maham Abedi
Global News

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Pakistan - Pakistan’s Trans Community Gains Recognition, as LGBT Rights Legislation Evolves

Steve Williams
care2

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Women’s Day must include transgender women

Brooklynn Miller
Sonoma State Star

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Minnesota - Skylark to stage transgender opera 'As One'; 'A People’s History' at the Guthrie

Pamela Espeland
MinnPost

As One (opera)

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