YOU did it! 5000 behind us!

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Though I know we'll never possibly meet face-to-face, I know, believe me, I know, that our lives have been touched somehow.  My God... with this I am so humbled...

From the northeast corner of the United States to the proud islet known as the Isle Of Man, we are there.  From the merciless corners of Angola, Rwanda, Iran, or Libya, we are there.  From countries where freedom to love one another is a RIGHT, we are there.  And from that huge mass of a country - Russia - where even the most basic rights are curtailed - we are STILL  there.

Thank you.  Thank you so much.

Meet Canada’s only transgender federal election candidate (Canada)

Sheena Goodyear
Yahoo! News

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5 Things We Learned From Eddie Redmayne

Jerry Portwood
Out
 

Eddie Redmayne  

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Sister Monica’s Secret Ministry to Transgender People

Renee Gadoua
Sojourners

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Blotter | Man charged with hate crime for attack on transgender woman in Cal Anderson Park

Bryan Cohen
Capitol Hill Seattle Blog

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Nepal issues first transgender passport (Malaysia)

Staff
The Star

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University of Montana works to meet needs of transgender students

Keila Szpaller
Missoulian

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Stratford man arrested after trying to mug transgender woman

Kels Dayton
WTNH

Charles Capers

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ezs note:  Thank you, Officer Santiago!

Web series celebrates personal stories of transgender people across Canada (Canada)

Susan Hay
Global News

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Chris Christie Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed Transgender People To Change Their Birth Certificates

Marina Fang
The Huffington Post

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Transgender child’s mom shares raw story of anguish and acceptance

Melissa Willets
babycenter

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Transgender woman fatally shot in Detroit; motive unknown

Gus Burns
MLive

Amber Monroe

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ezs note:  Sadly, Amber Monroe was lynched last night.  If you live in the area of Detroit, Michigan, or you travel there in business or pleasure, please call 313-267-4600.

The teen trailblazer for transgender children: From the age of two, Jazz Jennings knew she was a girl born in a boy’s body (UK)

Jane Mulkerrins
Daily Mail

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Court rules murderer of transgender woman acted in self-defense

DFWatch Staff
Democracy & Freedom Watch

Beka Beriani

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Not a Crime: A Gorgeous, Stirring Cartoon About the Status of Trans People in Malaysia

Kazimir Lee Iskander
Slate

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ezs note:  Please read the important cartoon by Mr. Iskander!  It's an eye-popper.

GOV. JERRY BROWN ALLOWS PAROLE FOR TRANSGENDER INMATE SEEKING TO HAVE STATE PAY FOR SEX REASSIGNMENT

Associated Press
ABC7

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Durnten, Switzerland

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This Guy Is Awesomely Debunking Myths About Transgender People's Sex Lives

EJ Dickson
mic.com

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California governor considers parole for transgender inmate

Press
Al Jazeera America

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How Canada and the U.S. Can Improve Transgender Health Care Rights (Canada)

Marcy Cook
The Mary Sue

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Finding their voice: Speech clinic helps transgender clients

Associated Press
newstimes.com

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Bethany Black, First Out Transgender Actor on Doctor Who

Leah Tedesco
Fansided

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Suspect identified in transgender woman's killing

Press
WBAL

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ezs note:  Thank you, Baltimore Police Department!  One less vermin on the streets!

Campaign to support LGBTI youth (Thailand)

Press
The Nation (Thailand)

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What to expect from Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2015 (Canada)

Cassady Ranford
Vancity Buzz

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Is Egg-Freezing the New Frontier of Transitioning?

Press
Marie Claire

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VENEZUELAN CANDIDATE BECOMES THE FIRST TRANSGENDER PERSON TO RUN FOR OFFICE

Raquel Reichard
Latina

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Groundbreaking Transgender Student Publication Provides Guidelines for K-12

Joseph Pedro
Global Cocktails

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International Transgender Conference – Gender Odyssey Director Sees Huge Growth Over 14 Years

Joe Veyera
Capitol Hill Times

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Embracing Transgender Communication

Kerri Allen
The Huffington Post

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Eating Disorders Significantly More Prevalent Among Transgender People, Study Finds

Zack Ford
Think Progress

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New Policy Brief from WHO Addresses HIV and AIDS Among Transgender People

Press
HRC

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A ‘Care’ful Move: How Tripura Is Looking After Transgenders, Domestic Workers And Others (India)

Sanjana Chowdhury
Youth Kiawaaz

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Buffalo Gay Bar Changes Bathroom Policy to Accommodate Transgender Individuals

Press
Time Warner Cable News

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Major Charlotte venues allow transgender bathroom use

Dan Yesenosky
WCNC

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NCAA members slow to adopt transgender athlete guidelines

Zolan V Kanno-Youngs
USA Today

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Transgender faithful incorporate theology, ritual in their transitions

Angie Leventis Lourgos
Chicago Tribune

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Transgender sex workers share stories of daily struggles and discrimination (Australia)

Caro Meldrum-Hanna
ABC (Australia)

Leelah Alcorn (US)

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Transgender rights issue at forefront of this year’s Vancouver Pride Parade (Canada)

John Colebourn
The Province

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Eddie Redmayne is mesmorising in new US posters for transgender drama The Danish Girl (UK)

Rebecca Lewis
Metro

The Danish Girl

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Transgender troops: Hurry up and wait six months

Jim Patterson
LGBT Weekly

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ezs note:  Well... I have some mixed feelings about Mr. Patterson's thoughts here.  Granted, on occasion you will have lunatics like Louie Gohmert around, (my sympathies, first district of Texas)  but the majority of representatives - Democratic or Republican - will at least be willing to grant you a hearing.  It is far too solipsistic to automatically play the "blame the representative" game.  If you didn't vote in the last election, I'm sorry - it's YOUR fault.  

Obama administration backs transgender rights

Bob Egelko
San Francisco Chronicle

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ezs note:  Californians: at the very least, I urge you to do the following.  1)  urge your neighbors to vote NO to the crappy group "Privacy For All".  2) E-mail your California friends to vote the same way.  3)  If you haven't done so, register.  4) VOTE!!!

The next hurdles to clear for transgender N.J. residents | Opinion

Andrea Bowen
NJ.com

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Toronto, Ontario

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Male Voice, Female Body: How Transgender Women Like Caitlyn Jenner Can Feminize Their Tone

Korin Miller
Yahoo!

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Transgender woman sexually assaulted after meeting man on Facebook

Jeff Hager
WMAR

Tavon James Horton

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ezs note:  If you  see Tavon James Horton in a building or on the street in Baltimore, do not attempt to overcome him - he is considered very dangerous!  Rather, be smart and call the police at 410-307-2020.  Transgender men and women - no, I'm not asking you to don a nun's habit,  but for goodness sake, BE SMART! 

Arrest made in murder of Tampa transgender woman

Press
WPTV

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ezs note:  Police catch another one.  Another troll bites the dust!I

US Transgender Military Service 2015: Discussion For Troops To Serve Openly Set

Christopher Harness
International Business Times

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Life as Sara

Monica Hesse
The Washington Post

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Omaha DJ accused of punching a transgender woman

Emily Szink
KMTV

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