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23 July 2016
22 July 2016
Transgender ex-special forces soldier reveals inner battle to accept true identity after using combat 'to become a man' (UK)
Emma Pearson
Mirror
Mirror
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please press: http://www.mirror.co.uk
Atlanta school for gay, transgender student to open
Christopher Quinn
AJC.com
AJC.com
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please press: http://www.ajc.com
Mayor Jackson signs transgender ordinance into law
Press
WKYC
WKYC
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please press: http://www.wkyc.com
21 July 2016
His royal pomposity, Donald Trump
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Well, now it's official. Donald Trump has bumbled his way into Cleveland and taken home the, uh, "prize". And, oh, the show he gave. He introduced his wife Melania, and she promptly fumbled her speech by cribbing portions of Michelle Obama's speech! (In her defense, she was simply reading what the speechwriter put down... but still, what was he thinking by hiring such dumbasses?
Now, think back to when John McCain was running against Barack Obama. Sure, he made some fumbles, but I want to point out one really good thing that McCain did. Did he really want to win? You're damn right he did. He wanted it so bad, he could taste it. But McCain had another trait. It's called honor. And so when some nitwit spouted some of her half-baked "ideas" regarding Obama, McCain called her on it. We are two honorable men in the Senate, he said, and you should listen to what each of have to say before deciding.
Damn. How about that.
But here comes Trump to save the day! When some noodlebrains (mostly the Tea Party) stated that Barack Obama had "faked" his birth certificate, who do you think led the charge? I'll give you one guess.
Some folks may grumble that the only reason that I despise Trump is that he is a Republican. Absolutely untrue. I respect Romney. I respect McCain. Hell, I even have a little bit for Dubya. (At the end of his second term, he ordered waters in the Pacific Ocean a protected class. Good move, George.)
And so, I break with tradition and urge you to send Trump packing.
So long, Donald. See you in Hades.
But here comes Trump to save the day! When some noodlebrains (mostly the Tea Party) stated that Barack Obama had "faked" his birth certificate, who do you think led the charge? I'll give you one guess.
Some folks may grumble that the only reason that I despise Trump is that he is a Republican. Absolutely untrue. I respect Romney. I respect McCain. Hell, I even have a little bit for Dubya. (At the end of his second term, he ordered waters in the Pacific Ocean a protected class. Good move, George.)
And so, I break with tradition and urge you to send Trump packing.
So long, Donald. See you in Hades.
19 July 2016
RNC Day One: Transphobic Rhetoric in Prime Time
Brandon Lorenz
HRC
HRC
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press please: http://www.hrc.org
Beyond Bathrooms — Meeting The Health Needs Of Transgender People
Mark A. Schuster, Sari A. Reisner, and Sarah E. Onorato
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
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please press: http://www.thebaynet.com
Mormon Couple's Marriage Stronger than Ever After Transgender Transition: 'Love Is Bigger than Gender'
Cathy Free
People
People
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please press: http://www.people.com
El Pollo Loco franchisee takes on transgender mission
Lisa Jennings
Nation's Restaurant News
Nation's Restaurant News
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please press: http://nrn.com
ezs note: If you live in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, or Utah, and have a knack for food, maybe El Pollo Loco is for you. I can't make any guarantees, but, hey, why not give it a try?
15 July 2016
Transgender surgery in Thousand Oaks aimed at confirming identity
Tom Kisken
Ventura County Star
Ventura County Star
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please press: http://www.vcstar.com
Fort Peck Tribe rescinds transgender bathroom policy amid criticism
Aja Goare
KTVQ.com
KTVQ.com
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please press: http://www.ktvq.com
14 July 2016
Eldridge praises signing of transgender bill
Molly Loughman
Wicked Local Maynard
Wicked Local Maynard
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please press: http://maynard.wickedlocal.com
Emmy Nominations for LGBTQ Shows, Many Transgender-Centric Standouts
Hayley Miller
HRC
HRC
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please press: http://www.hrc.org
Transgender Woman Killed In 4th Of July Shooting
Rachel Sadon
dcist
dcist
Deeniquia Dodds
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please press: http://dcist.com
ezs note: If you have any information regarding Deeniquia's murder, please contact the DC police at 202-727-9099 or fax at 202-727-4106. Thanks.
Rest in peace, Deeniquia.
Transgender Woman Is Charged With Voyeurism at Target in Idaho
Niraj Chokshi
The New York Times
The New York Times
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please press: http://www.nytimes.com
13 July 2016
Duke opponent cancels game over North Carolina's transgender bathroom law
Matt Norlander
CBS Sports
CBS Sports
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please press: http://www.cbssports.com
In a First, Website for Transgender Rights Launched in India (India)
Akriti Paracer
The Quint
The Quint
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please press: http://www.thequint.com
12 July 2016
Marla Newhook: Transgender teen finds acceptance from family, and Quebec (Canada)
Marla Newhook
Montreal Gazette
Montreal Gazette
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please press: http://montrealgazette.com
Our transgender neighbors deserve consideration and understanding
Allie Friese
Chinook Observer
Chinook Observer
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please press: http://www.chinookobserver.com
The Attempt to Keep Transgender People Out of Bathrooms Is Working
Samantha Michaels
Mother Jones
Mother Jones
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please press: http://www.motherjones.com
10 July 2016
American Repertory Theater seeks transgender actors
Press
Wicked Local Cambridge
Wicked Local Cambridge
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please press: http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com
Transgender stories: 'People think we wake up and decide to be trans' (UK)
Kate Lyons
The Guardian
The Guardian
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please press: https://www.theguardian.com
09 July 2016
Pulse profile: ESPN repeats Paula Blanco story (Orlando shooting)
Hal Boedeker
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
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please press: http://www.orlandosentinel.com
ezs note: For those of you who watch TV(!) please watch ESPN's news broadcast show, E:60. It's the very best show, bar none.
Forest City, North Carolina
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PLEASE let us learn to love one another!
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Y'know, I don't have my fingers on current statistics, but damn, it sure feels like one of the worst holes we've ever been in. First came the horrific Pulse shooting in Orlando, Florida - 102 killed or wounded in one night! Then came the rapid police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile , then the killing of five Dallas officers - Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Brent Thompson, and Patrick Zamarripa.
This is far too much!!!
As I've said before, these might not be the best statistics, but if you think about it - even casually - you know that viscerally these deaths and woundings are very, very real.
This is for police officers and for those who are anguished by seemingly crass police pullovers.
Remember, remember, remember that these are human beings! They are not 'monsters'!
If you feel that life is too much for you, please see a counselor or psychologist.
Above all - and this goes for everyone - let us love one another.
04 July 2016
To all my friends in the US, happy 4th of July!
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03 July 2016
Transgender British athletes set to make history at Rio Olympics (UK)
Jeremy Armstrong
Daily Record
Daily Record
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please press: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk
Kochi police brutally attacks transgender people (India)
Press
The Indian Express
The Indian Express
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please press: http://indianexpress.com
'Trying to deal with the pain': Orlando survivors face long road to recovery (Orlando shooting) (UK)
Richard Luscombe and Jessica Glenza
The Guardian
The Guardian
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please press: https://www.theguardian.com
ezs note: Please, give what you can to GoFundMe. Thanks.
Elie Wiesel 1926-2016
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ezs note: We remember also...
02 July 2016
‘Being denied what is integral to you’: The struggle for transgender rights (India)
Namita Kohli
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times
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please press: http://www.hindustantimes.com
City releases mayor's texts from Pulse shooting (Pulse shooting)
Matt Grant
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
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please press: http://www.wesh.com
01 July 2016
Pakistani Clerics Issue Fatwa Approving Transgender Marriage (Japan)
Roshni Kapur
The Diplomat
The Diplomat
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please press: http://thediplomat.com
New Hampshire Governor Bans Transgender Discrimination In State Government
Jennifer Bendery
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
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please press: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
'#OrlandoUnited: A Community Responds' video offers stories of hope, determination (Pulse shooting)
Steven Lemongello
Staff
Staff
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please press: http://www.orlandosentinel.com
29 June 2016
Two transgender candidates — both named Misty — just made history by winning primaries
Amber Phillips
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
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please press: https://www.washingtonpost.com
ezs note: Utah residents - to get information on Misty K. Snow, or to donate money to her campaign, please press www.mistyksnow.com. I read her campaign blog, and was quite impressed. If you live anywhere else, but have friends who live in Utah, please pass this information along. Thanks!
ezs note: Utah residents - to get information on Misty K. Snow, or to donate money to her campaign, please press www.mistyksnow.com. I read her campaign blog, and was quite impressed. If you live anywhere else, but have friends who live in Utah, please pass this information along. Thanks!
24 June 2016
22 June 2016
House Democrats Stage Sit-In Protest To Urge Gun Bill Vote (Orlando shooting)
Kristina Peterson and Natalie Andrews
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
please press: http://blogs.wsj.com
ezs note: Finally - Democrats (and a few brave Republicans) are showing some balls by staging a sit-in! My own Representative, John Larsen, is out there! You go!
21 June 2016
19 June 2016
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