For Transgender People, a Good Doctor is Hard to Find

 Allison Bond
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com


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ezs note: When seeing a doctor for the first time, don't be afraid to ask.  Like what school she/he went to.  Like how much coursework in transgender medicine was given as part of overall medicine.  If you don't ask, you are at their mercy!

Tony Abbott to introduce Australian Story for transgender friend Cate McGregor (Australia)

Judith Ireland
http://www.smh.com.au


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Alicia Menendez: ‘Piers Morgan is Making a Story That Was Never About Him … About Him’

Merrill Knox
http://www.mediabistro.com


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Va. Crafts Policy for Trans High School Athletes

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


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NZ military most tolerant to gay soldiers (New Zealand)

http://home.nzcity.co.nz


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New gender options for Facebook users

Martha Mendoza
http://www.delawareonline.com


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Transgender former Italian MP released from custody in Sochi

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com


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IN MEMORIAM: Remembering Larry King

CHASE STRANGIO
http://www.lgbtqnation.com

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Softball: Transgender student could play for Azusa High

Eric Sondheimer
http://www.latimes.com

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75 year old transgender woman wins LGBT activist prize (UK)

 Ryan Johns
http://sosogay.co.uk

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Transgender woman detained in Canada set to return to U.K. tomorrow (Canada)

Karolyn Coorsh
http://www.ctvnews.ca

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UMKC students host gay, transgender conference

http://dailyjournalonline.com


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UT bill targets transgender students at school

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com


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Eugene adds 'gender identity' to non-discrimination policy

Ricky Maranon
http://www.kmtr.com


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Activists to Protest NYPD’s Handling of Transwoman’s Murder

Winnie McCroy
http://www.edgeonthenet.com

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Md. insurance carriers can't discriminate against transgender individuals, state says

Michael Gold
http://www.baltimoresun.com

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3 of 4 Transgender Victims of Violence at School Attempt Suicide

 Dennis Romero
http://www.laweekly.com

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ezs note:  Hey, don't try and go it alone!  Contact the nearest competent licensed psychologist.  If money is an issue, your locality may offer discounted prices.  But go!

Dee Farmer Won a Landmark Supreme Court Case on Inmate Rights. But that's Not the Half of It.

 Alison Flowers
http://www.villagevoice.com

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Events in Bromsgrove and Redditch for LGBT month (UK)

Connie Osborne
http://www.bromsgrovestandard.co.uk

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High risks for transgender students (New Zealand)

http://www.radionz.co.nz

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ezs note:  No matter where in the world you are, it's just silly to believe that you can 'go it alone'.  Find a respected licensed psychologist. But be warned: those who would have you believe that they can make you into a 'ex-transgender' is a  QUACK!!!  

Transgender couple can't wait to get married and make history (UK)

http://www.itv.com

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Why I'm #ProTransProChoice

Alice Wilder
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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Transgender woman refused prostate cancer test at clinic in Central (Hong Kong)

Lana Lam
http://www.scmp.com/



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'Restorative Justice' may be sought for transgender teen and assailants

 Theresa Harrington
http://www.mercurynews.com

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Dr. V, Sports Journalism, and Why Sensitivity Matters

MATT SCHIAVENZA
http://www.theatlantic.com

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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)

Credit:  http://www.crossfitsanitas.com/

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!

Credit:  http://i2.cdn.turner.com/

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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