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20 February 2016
Kristiansand, Norway
Labels:
Kristiansand,
Norway
Location:
Kristiansand, Norway
19 February 2016
Discriminatory “Religious Liberty Accommodations Act” Passes Mississippi House
Ianthe Metzger
HRC
HRC
Credit: http://ellabakercenter.org/sites/default/files/blog/wp-content/uploads/trans.jpg
please press: http://www.hrc.org
Pakistan: Guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of the transgender community (Ghana)
William Nicholas Gomes
News Ghana
News Ghana
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please press: http://www.newsghana.com.gh
Viral Voguer Brendan Jordan Comes Out as Gender Fluid
Emma Sarran Webster
Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue
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please press: http://www.teenvogue.com
Labels:
Brendan Jordan,
comes out,
Emma Sarran Webster,
gender fluid,
Las Vegas,
Nevada,
viral,
Vogue
Location:
Las Vegas, NV, USA
TRANSGENDER PROFESSOR AND ACTIVIST TO GIVE PRESENTATION AT CLARION
Press
Clarion University
Clarion University
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please press: http://www.clarion.edu
18 February 2016
CIA Has Dedicated Program to Recruit Transgender Individuals
Elizabeth Harrington / elizabeth@freebeacon.com
The Washington Free Beacon
The Washington Free Beacon
(sorry... I couldn't resist...)
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please press: http://freebeacon.com
Just Because I'm Transgender Doesn't Mean I'm Brave
Bethany Grace Howe
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
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please press: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
Migrating to the US is already risky. Try being a transgender migrant
Amy Stillman
Los Angeles Daily News
Los Angeles Daily News
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please press: http://www.dailynews.com
Labels:
already,
Amy Stillman,
Dayanara Lisbet,
Honduras,
migrant,
migrating,
risky,
Rubi Bracho,
Tegucigalpa,
transgender,
US
Location:
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
"I Want Transgender People to Not Deal With Any Bullsh*t": What It's Like to Be a Transgender Vocal Coach
Lane Moore
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
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please press: http://www.cosmopolitan.com
17 February 2016
Start From Here Campaign Gains Support in Detroit
Kate Opalewski
Pridesource
Pridesource
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please press: http://www.pridesource.com
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Thanks!
Labels:
Ann Arbor,
campaign,
Detroit,
gains,
Kate Opalewski,
Michigan,
Start From Here,
support
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Transgender People Still Experience Barriers to Healthcare
Harvey Makadon MD
Huffington Post
Huffington Post
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please press: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
Labels:
barriers,
Boston,
experience,
Harvey Makadon,
healthcare,
Massachusetts,
people,
transgender
Location:
Boston, MA, USA
Governor to meet with transgender South Dakotans
Press
KOTA
KOTA
Gov. Dennis Daugaard (South Dakota)
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please press: http://www.kotatv.com
ezs note: South Dakotans - hey, Dennis Daugaard is a nice guy. However, he's receiving tons of e-mail asking him to pass this misguided bill. You can make a difference by sending a polite e-mail explaining how you, your family member, or your friend is going to jump through unnecessary hoops if this silly bill is passed, and he should veto this bill. Thanks.
Transgender woman files suit against former employer
Press
wftv9
wftv9
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please press: http://www.wftv.com
Labels:
against,
files,
Florida,
former employer,
Port Orange,
Rachel Wiggins,
suit,
transgender woman
Location:
Port Orange, FL, USA
Major transgender gathering returning to midstate
David Wenner / dwenner@pennlive.com
Penn Live
Penn Live
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Labels:
David Wenner,
gathering,
Harrisburg,
major,
midstate,
Pennsylvania,
returning,
transgender
Location:
Dauphin County, PA, USA
16 February 2016
Transgender Patients Face Challenges at the Hospital
Abby Ellin
The New York Times
The New York Times
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please press: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com
15 February 2016
Conference focuses on LGBT Elders
Press
Wicked Local Danvers
Wicked Local Danvers
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please press: http://danvers.wickedlocal.com
Labels:
bisexual,
conference,
Danvers,
elders,
Ever Changing World,
focuses,
gay,
lesbian,
LGBT,
Massachusetts,
transgender
Location:
Danvers, MA, USA
Life After Scalia: A True Revolution Can Now Begin
Michelangelo Signorile
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
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please press: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
Labels:
after,
Antonin Scalia,
begin,
life,
Michelangelo Signorile,
New Jersey,
revolution,
Trenton,
true
Location:
Trenton, NJ, USA
22 transgenders get SI appointment orders in Tamil Nadu (India)
Manish Kumar Pathak
indiatoday.in
indiatoday.in
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please press: http://indiatoday.intoday.in
State Bill Would Modernize Process To Change Gender On Illinois Birth Certificates
Ellyn Fortino
Equality Illinois
Equality Illinois
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please press: http://progressillinois.com
Labels:
birth certificates,
change,
Ellyn Fortino,
gender,
Illinois,
modernize,
process,
Springfield,
state bill
Location:
Springfield, IL, USA
Supporters, opponents of WA transgender bathroom rule protest
Staff
KING 5
KING 5
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please press: http://www.king5.com
Labels:
bathroom,
locker rooms,
Olympia,
opponents,
protest,
rule,
state Capitol,
supporters,
transgender,
Washington
Location:
Olympia, WA, USA
14 February 2016
Jordan Raskopoulos of Axis of Awesome Comes Out As Transgender In Video Message
Chantelle Schmidt
Crave
Crave
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please press: http://www.craveonline.com
13 February 2016
Educating LePage: Transgender 101
Eric Shepard
aporia
aporia
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please press: http://aporia.bangordailynews.com
Labels:
Bangor,
educating,
Eric Shepard,
Maine,
Paul LePage,
state education commissioner,
transgender
Location:
Bangor, ME, USA
Vigil held for transgender murder victim Monica Loera
Lindsay Liepman
KEYE TV
KEYE TV
Monica Loera
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please press: http://keyetv.com
ezs note: If you have any information regarding the murder of Monica Loera, please contact the Austin police department at austin311 (in Austin) or 512-974-2000 (outside of Austin). Thanks.
Labels:
Austin,
gathering,
held,
Lindsay Liepman,
Monica Loera,
murder victim,
Texas,
transgender,
vigil
Location:
Austin, TX, USA
Gov. Daugaard, you met a transgender person: me
Kendra Heathscott
Argus Leader
Argus Leader
South Dakota governor's mansion
Credit: http://sd.gov/governor/img/govmansion2.jpg
please press: http://www.argusleader.com
It's time to create a world that recognises the rights of transgender people (UK)
Neela Ghoshal and Kyle Knight
Guardian
Guardian
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please press: http://www.theguardian.com
Labels:
create,
Kyle Knight,
Neela Ghoshal,
New York,
New York City,
recognises,
recognizes,
rights,
transgender people,
world
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Indonesia’s transgender madrasa (UK)
Jonathan Miller
4 News
4 News
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please press: http://blogs.channel4.com
Labels:
dangut folk music,
high heels,
Indonesia,
Jonathan Miller,
madrasa,
subculture,
transgender,
waria,
Yogyakarta
Nashua, New Hampshire
Labels:
Nashua,
New Hampshire
Location:
Nashua, NH, USA
12 February 2016
Transgender poster inside Penn HS repeatedly damaged; some students concerned
Taylor Popielarz
ABC57
ABC57
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please press: http://www.abc57.com
Winnipeg Appoints First Transgender Judge In Canada (Canada)
Press
CKNW
CKNW
http://jamieschreter.com/thetaxissue/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/court-house.png
please press: http://www.cknw.com
11 February 2016
Scholarship Related to Transgender Issues to Benefit from First Digital Archive
Cristal Steuer
College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross
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please press: http://news.holycross.edu
ezs note: Wow -- this article is seminal. I know of no other data work that reprints transgender literature so broadly - and it is growing. Please see Digital Transgender Archive. I promise, you won't be disappointed.
10 February 2016
Opinion: Ohio needs to follow Cincinnati’s example and ban conversion therapy
Caroline Cory
The News Record
The News Record
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please press: http://www.newsrecord.org
Labels:
ban,
Caroline Cory,
Cincinnati,
conversion therapy,
example,
follow,
Leelah Alcorn,
needs,
Ohio,
opinion
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Controversy surrounds transgender student using boys' locker room
Sasha Foo
KUSI News
KUSI News
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please press: http://www.kusi.com
State Senate rejects reversal of transgender bathroom rule
Press
KOMONews
KOMONews
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please press: http://komonews.com
Labels:
bathroom,
gender identity,
Olympia,
rejects,
reversal,
rule,
state senate,
transgender,
Washington
Location:
Olympia, WA, USA
Bipartisan Vote Defeats Anti-Transgender Legislation in Virginia
Ryan White
HRC
HRC
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please press: http://www.hrc.org
Principals weigh in on transgender books debate (Australia)
Jarrard Potter
The Daily Examiner
The Daily Examiner
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please press: http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au
09 February 2016
Study from Harvard and Yale shows positive psychological effects of hormone therapy in transgenders
Mary Ann Liebert
EurekAlert!
EurekAlert!
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please press: http://www.eurekalert.org
Labels:
effects,
Harvard,
hormone therapy,
Mary Ann Liebert,
New Rochelle,
New York,
positive,
psychological,
study,
transgender,
Yale
Location:
New Rochelle, NY, USA
Woman Sought in Connection With Bias Attack on Transgender Woman
Staff
Time Warner Cable News
Time Warner Cable News
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please press: http://www.ny1.com
ezs note: New York City residents - especially if you get on or off at the 125th Street subway station, and you noticed the assault of Jennifer Louise Lopez, please contact the police by using one of the following methods: Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text them at CRIMES, then text TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, Thanks.
ezs note: New York City residents - especially if you get on or off at the 125th Street subway station, and you noticed the assault of Jennifer Louise Lopez, please contact the police by using one of the following methods: Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text them at CRIMES, then text TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, Thanks.
House advances transgender athlete bill
Dana Ferguson / dferguson@argusleader.com
Argus Leader
Argus Leader
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please press: http://www.argusleader.com
Voting Begins in New Hampshire in 2016 Primaries
Hayley Miller
HRC
HRC
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please press: http://www.hrc.org
Labels:
2016,
begins,
Granite State,
Hayley Miller,
Nashua,
New Hampshire,
polls,
primaries,
voting
Location:
Nashua, NH, USA
07 February 2016
Cuomo bans conversion therapy in New York
Press
WBFO
WBFO
Andrew Cuomo
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please press: http://news.wbfo.org
Effort to Replace NSAA’s Policy on Transgender Student-Athletes Looks Bound for Defeat
Joe Dejka
News Channel Nebraska
News Channel Nebraska
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please press: http://kwbe.com
ezs note: Nebraskans - yes, it's looking better and better! But let's put the final nail in this coffin. Urge your state legislators to vote NO on this idiotic bill!
Location:
Waterloo, NE 68069, USA
TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (Australia)
Ron Hughes
GNN
GNN
Credit: http://www.motherjones.com/files/LGBT_violence2_purplecx-03.png
please press: http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au
Mother pulls children from Frankston High School over transgender awareness rules (Australia)
Rita Panahi
Herald Sun
Herald Sun
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please press: http://www.heraldsun.com.au
The medical perspective on being transgender
Noel K. Gallagher / ngallagher@pressherald..com
Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald
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please press: http://www.pressherald.com
Labels:
boy,
girl,
Maine,
medical,
Noel K. Gallagher,
perspective,
Portland,
princess,
short hair,
transgender
Location:
Portland, ME, USA
06 February 2016
MSU Adds Gender Identity to Non-discrimination Policy
Lindsay Clein / lclein@kolr10.com
KOLR 10
KOLR 10
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please press: http://www.ozarksfirst.com
Labels:
gender identity,
Lindsay Clein,
Missouri,
MSU,
nondiscrimination,
policy,
Springfield
Location:
Springfield, MO, USA
Israeli Historical Cabinet pushes for transgender praying space at Western Wall
Melinda Barton
The Lake Andes Wave
The Lake Andes Wave
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please press: http://thelakeandeswave.com/
Transgender Girl Scout enjoys huge cookie sale success
John Riley / jriley@metroweekly.com
Metroweekly
Metroweekly
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please press: http://www.metroweekly.com
Labels:
adversity,
cookie sale,
enjoys,
Girl Scout,
huge,
John Riley,
Stormi,
success,
transgender,
Transgender Children
Location:
Herrin, IL, USA
Police Kill Transgender Man With Asperger’s Who Was Suicidal
Daniel Politi
Slate
Slate
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please press: http://www.slate.com
Labels:
Arizona,
Asperger's syndrome,
Daniel Politi,
kill,
Phoenix,
police,
suicidal,
transgender man
Location:
Mesa, AZ, USA
No practical rights for the transgender in Pakistan (Pakistan)
ZahidunNisa (spelled correctly)
The Express Tribune
The Express Tribune
Karachi, Pakistan
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please press: http://tribune.com.pk
Labels:
Bindya Rani,
community,
Karachi,
Pakistan,
practical,
rights,
sex work,
transgender,
ZahidunNisa
Location:
Karachi, Pakistan
Bristol, Quebec, Canada
Location:
Bristol, QC, Canada
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