Treating Addiction in the Transgender Community – What You Need to Know

 JEFF ZACHARIAS
http://blogs.psychcentral.com


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ezs note: When you are dealing with the daily difficulties of being transgender, it might be a good idea to see a therapist.  When you are struggling  with addiction problems (one estimate is 30 percent) it might be a doubly good idea.  First, make sure the therapist is certified.  Second, make sure that you  are comfortable with her/his methods.  But do it!  You'll be happier, I promise. 

Martin Luther King Jr. day (observed)

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Transgender woman to right-wing councilman: Your Bible talk is a smoke screen for personal prejudice

KATIE MCDONOUGH
http://www.salon.com


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Commentary: A plea for human rights in Nigeria

Rizi Xavier Timane
http://sdgln.com


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U.S. Condemns Murder Of Transgender Teen Joseph Sanchez

http://www.ontopmag.com

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ezs note:  Please, take another look at the photograph of Joseph Sanchez.  If you vacation in Belize, or live there, and have information about the murder, please contact the police immediately!!  Thanks so much.

Transgender People Are Having Kids All Kinds of Ways; Doctors Need to Get Used to It

 Sarah Elizabeth Richards
http://www.slate.com

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How CUSD Is Handling the New Transgender Bathroom Law

 Penny Arévalo
http://missionviejo.patch.com

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TRANSGENDER CALIFORNIA TEEN, SUSPENDED FOR DRESS CODE, SLAMS SCHOOL'S DOUBLE-STANDARD

 JOSEPH EHRMAN-DUPRE
http://www.towleroad.com


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ALBUM REVIEW: Transgender Dysphoria Blues – Against Me

Tori Olson
http://b-sides.tv

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Jenna Talackova promotes acceptance with new show (Canada)

Victoria Ahearn
http://metronews.ca/


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Transgender Activist CeCe McDonald Released from Prison

 Russell Goldman
http://abcnews.go.com


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Transgender rights referendum reaches next step

http://www.gettysburgtimes.com


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Katie Couric Offends Trans People Everywhere With Her Invasive Genitalia Questions

http://www.queerty.com


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Rally Condemning Homosexuality Irks LGBT Community

http://www.newindianexpress.com/


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How far have we really come with worldwide acceptance (Australia)

Melissa Star
http://www.starobserver.com.au/


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Transgender woman CeCe McDonald to be released early from men’s prison

Sara Kugler
http://www.msnbc.com/

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Transgender Law Reaffirms San Diego Schools’ Approach, Says Board President

Michelle Mowad
http://lajolla.patch.com/


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Former Utah Attorney General's Staffers Caught Sending Transphobic Emails

Parker Marie Molloy
www.advocate.com


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LaBarbera Uses ‘Satan’ To Explain Transgender People

DAVID BADASH
http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/


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At Spirit on Lake, gay seniors find safe haven

PATRICK CONDON
http://www.aikenstandard.com/


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Sheriff Court blasted for “offensive” note sent to transgender woman (Scotland)

http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/

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Happy New Year's!

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2014 - it's almost here!

In fact, in some parts of the world, it's already here!  Now, let me tell you about New Year's Day.  To be honest, it's really not my favorite holiday.  After going through Thanksgiving and Black Friday and the monthlong pre-Christmas rush and Christmas itself (not to mention, for some, Chanukah or Kwanzaa) I've had quite enough, thanks.  The fact that some merchants hawk their wares in September doesn't make most filled with good cheer.

That said, I do believe that there is one resolution we can all make.  It doesn't involve running the Boston Marathon.  Nor does it involve doing 100 chin-ups.  It does not involve swearing off alcohol (though you might want to cut back a wee amount - *ahem*.)  It does involve writing an e-mail to your Congressperson.  Then, you send it off.

You never know what that little e-mail will do for you.  Somewhere, transgender people in your state, in your country, in your hemisphere, in your world will thank you. I most certainly will thank you.

Transgender immigrants often end up with "survival convictions"

Valeria Fernández
http://www.sdgln.com/



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New Years Honours: Funny Girls owner Basil Newby honoured (UK)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/


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Transgender female Robert Lancaster in LPGA pursuit

http://www.torontosun.com/


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ezs note:  The use of the name 'Robert Lancaster' is the decision of the Toronto Sun, not of me.  There was no other name in the article, so I had to use that one.  Please don't be mad at me!

In Their Own Words: LGBT Advocates on the State of Transgender Issues

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.advocate.com/


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Choosing Social Work as a Transgender Career

Stephanie Mott
http://www.huffingtonpost.com


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20 years after 'Boys Don't Cry' murders, transgender violence still happens

Nicholas Bergin
http://journalstar.com/


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ezs note: Yeah, I know, I've said it before, but please, please, please, if you know of any transgender person who has been murdered, raped, or assaulted, turn them in IMMMEDIATELY!!!  Even if I never meet you, know that you have my eternal thanks.

LGBT Misinformer Of The Year: The Pacific Justice Institute

Luke Brinker
http://mediamatters.org


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Transgender Medical Research, Provider Education Lacking

http://www.sciencedaily.com/


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TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: Familiar groups, names in repeal effort

DAVID OLSON
http://blog.pe.com/


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U of M to offer gender-neutral student housing

http://www.twincities.com/


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Our Top 10 Articles of 2013

Andi Zeisler


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GLAD Lauds CT Insurance Dept. Bulletin on Health Coverage for Transgender Patients

http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/



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ezs note:  YESSSSSSSSS!!!  'BOUT FREAKIN' TIME!

New number for Lancashire LGBT community for help (UK)

http://www.lep.co.uk/


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SunServe's new hire will serve transgender community

Nicole Brochu
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/


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The most intriguing new LGBT characters of 2013

GLAAD's Entertainment Media Team
http://sdgln.com/


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Calif. schools prepare for transgender rights law

http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/


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New law that spells out rights of transgender students set to take effect in California

http://www.10news.com/


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To my African-American friends, happy Kwanzaa!

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To my UK friends, happy Boxing Day!

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Activists say India ruling criminalizing homosexuality hurts HIV fight

Nirmala George
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/


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To all my Christian friends out there, Merry Christmas!

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Jenya Kushin: Youth suicide is preventable

Jenya Kushin

http://www.gazettenet.com/

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ezs note:  Make the holidays brighter!  If you need help, see a competent counselor NOW!  

'Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,' Transgender Resource Guide, Available In 2014

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: Effort to repeal law may face close call

 DAVID OLSON
http://blog.pe.com/



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Fallon Fox, transgender MMA fighter: Passing is everything

http://chicago.gopride.com/


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Transgender man’s suit claims Georgia jail ignored rape by corrections officer

 NINA GOLGOWSKI
http://www.nydailynews.com/


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ezs note:  Fortunately, this vile 'corrections officer' is getting what he deserves.  If you are a corrections officer who is a witness to such things, please turn him in.  Inmates deserve fair treatment too!!!

EQCA’s John O’Connor on Fighting for Trans Students

Karen Ocamb
http://www.frontiersla.com/

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