26 November 2016

Photos that Confront the Fear and Anxiety of Peeing While Trans

Sarah Berman
Vice


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Transgender group presents tableau to raise awareness about rights (Pakistan)

Press
Daily Times


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Romford, Havering, UK


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ezs note:  Have you visited the town of Romford?  Well, come on down!  

25 November 2016

Broadway and TV Star Florence Henderson Dies at 82

Robert Viagas
Playbill


Florence Henderson

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ezs note:  Besides being best known as Carol in The Brady Bunch, she was also known as being a fierce advocate for LGBT people.  Rest in peace, Florence.

LGBT students explain why they chose to leave BYU

Braley Dodson
Daily Herald


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Trump’s education secretary pick supported anti-gay causes

Benjamin Wermund and Kimberly Hefling
Politico


Betsy DeVos

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Transgender challenge Saudi decision to ban them (Pakistan)

Press
International News Network


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Eddie Izzard reveals years of transgender abuse to court (UK)

Press
The Guardian


Eddie Izzard

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23 November 2016

Amber Rose Discusses Transgender Awareness Month on ‘Loveline’

Rahul Lal
V-103


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AG launches hate crimes hotline

Steve Charing
Washington Blade


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20 November 2016

Survey: Depression prevalent among transgender people (Singapore)

Kok Xing Hui
Straits Times


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In Iran, treatment of transgender people is a double-edged sword

Kevin Schumacher (aka Hossein Alizedah)
LGBTQ Nation


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In Mexico City, a Community Rallies in Wake of Two Horrifying Trans Murders

Andalusia Knoll Soloff
Broadly.


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How Pope Francis is shaking up the Vatican

Delia Gallagher
CentralPA.com


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ezs note:  Eh... we'll see.  After all, his record is spotty.

Hate Violence Against Trans People Still 'Disturbingly Common'

Noel Guttierez-Morfin
NBC News


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19 November 2016

Transgender discrimination (Pakistan)

Jaleel Ahmed
The Express-Tribune


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Transgender marine, 20, who enlisted while living as a woman will soon become one of the first to be recognized as a man by the U.S. military (UK)

Press
Daily Mail


Aaron Wixson

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Moscow, Russia


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ezs note:  F$@# Russia!

18 November 2016

A Global Crisis: Epidemic of Violence Against Transgender People

Saurav Jung Thapa
HRC


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Former doctor in Saskatoon faces discipline over 'abomination' remark to transgender patient (Canada)

Jonathan Charlton
Saskatoon StarPhoenix


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17 November 2016

We All Need to Do Better

Richard Sherman
The Players' Tribune


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ezs note:  Damn... if the world were filled with Richard Shermans, the world would be a damn sight better... go Richard! ✌

Solidarity shown for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Cameron Gorman
kentwired.com


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Mother Sues Child for Becoming Transgender

Nicholas Maze
Texas News


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Transgender students share their experiences, fears on campus

Jane Skubish
The Daily Cardinal

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Google Is Telling More Transgender Stories at a Critical Time for LGBT Rights

Gabriel Beltrone
Adfreak

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16 November 2016

SpaceX Executive Quits to Fight 'Nightmare' Donald Trump: 'I Didn't See How I Could Stay on the Sidelines'

Katie Reilly
Fortune


Dex Torricke-Barton

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Increasing problems for the transgender community in Pakistan (Pakistan)

Saba Mumtaz
Pakistan Today


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Transgender woman claims vandals spray-painted her car with hate speech

Anica Padilla
FOX31


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Transgender Teen Commits Suicide While In Jail, ACLU Calls For Investigation

Cody Gohl
newnownext


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Cape schools adopt transgender policy

Press
Keep Me Current


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15 November 2016

It's your voice - use it!

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ezs note:  Oh boy.  Donald Trump - president.  Isn't that just wonderful.

Well, I'll tell you what you do.  You call or e-mail, often.  I don't think that it will matter that much dialing Trump's number - but I do think it will matter a great deal to your representative.  But - ya gotta call.  If you are uncertain who your representative is click www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code.

But - ya gotta call!!

Trump’s Transition Operation Is Just As Chaotic As His Campaign. Uh-Oh.

Josh Voorhees
Slate


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‘The Trans List,’ Exploring The Lives Of A Diverse Group Of Transgender Americans, Debuts Dec. 5 Exclusively On HBO

Press
multichannel.com


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Transgender woman chased, attacked with hatchet at Charlotte park

Blake Hanson
wsoctv.com

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ezs note:  If you live in North Carolina, please urge that the two adults be charged to the FULLEST extent of the law, and the minor be charged as an adult.

TRANSGENDER TALK Transgender millennial reflects on the election (a guest post by Joel Johnson)

Joel Johnson and Byrgen Finkelman
timesunion


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13 November 2016

Orillia doctor embraces new life as a woman (Canada)

Frank Matys
Simcoe.com



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ezs note:  Hi, Rick!  (You'd have to be a hardcore Hartford Whalers  fan to get that one...)

Goldust Says His Transgender Stepson Was Attacked Last Night

Middleton
TWNP news.com


Goldust

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Transgender children: the parents and doctors on the frontline

Tim Adams
The Guardian


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ezs note:  Please see the doctor in Boston in TED talk.

12 November 2016

Charlotte Transgender Minister to be Ordained Sunday

Vanessa Leon
Spectrum News


Rev. Dawn Flynn

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Swansea, UK


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ezs note:  Well, how'd you like to go to Swansea? Just click and you're there!  (Anyone willing to chip in an airline ticket would be most welcome...oy...)

09 November 2016

Cape Elizabeth schools embrace rights of transgender students

Kate Gardner
The Forecaster


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Speaker shows how to treat the transgender community

Melvin Mendez
Reflector


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Trump's win will restore conservative Supreme Court majority

Lawrence Hurley
WSAU


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