01 December 2016

Skipping school: Faithless electors are planning their protest votes against Donald Trump

Matthew Rozsa
Salon


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ezs note:  If you are living in one of the states that voted for Trump and you are a Republican - but you can't stand the sight of this ogre - here is something you can do.  Remember - it isn't over until the fat ass sings!

World AIDS Day 2016: The Fight Is Not Over

Carolyn M. Brown

Black Enterprise



ezs note:  I called my Congressman to push for adequate and compassionate AIDS care... DID YOU???

Transgender health center to open in 2017

Jacob Took
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter


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Transgender Saudi man speaks out publicly for first time to help others

Ellen Wulfhorst
Reuters


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Professor’s GoFundMe raising money for transgender rights goes viral

Ashni Gandhi
The Daily Illini


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30 November 2016

Vaccine Skeptics Are Excited About Donald Trump’s Presidency

Ruth Graham
Slate


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ezs note:  For more information on "Doctor" Andrew Wakefield , please see the Wikipedia entry on him.

South Bend woman's case could have national impact on LGBT rights

Press
South Bend Tribune

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Transgender Legal Assistance Available In Seattle Tonight

Neal McNamara
Patch


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Educators Say Parental Rights Bill Could Harm Trust With Students

Aliyya Swaby
KERA


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Trump’s latest Cabinet candidate called Orlando massacre a ‘distraction’ and mocked transgender ‘freaks’ (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News


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ezs note: To find out more information on David Clarke, get more info on Wikipedia.  Oh,yeah, I'll feel much more safe with him on the watch.  Or maybe I'll start carrying a billy club.  (Sigh...)



28 November 2016

Boulder County's LGBT community fears future, prepares for fight

John Bear
Times-Call


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ezs note:  If you live in Boulder County or the immediate area,  please note the directions on the left side of the page.

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER 8TH LISTENING SESSION ON HIV PREVENTION AND CARE WITH THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

Press
AIDS.gov


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Leaving no one behind (India)

Namita Bhandare
Live Mint


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Here’s A Great Way To Explain What Transgender Means To Kids

JamesMichael Nichols
The Huffington Post


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27 November 2016

Donald Trump Shown Bribing, Bullying Golf Course Workers in Unearthed Video

Daniel Barna
Complex


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Family Guy’s Meg Griffin may be about to come out as lesbian (UK)

Meka Beresford
Pink News


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Steller: Transgender cyclist's win in Tucson was fairer than it seemed

Tim Steller
tucson.com


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IRCTC, Indian Railways introduce transgender as third gender in ticket forms (India)

Press
NewsX

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South Dakota may vote on transgender bathroom access in 2018

James Nord
LGBTQ Nation


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26 November 2016

Simon: ACLU prepared to stand up for your rights

Howard L. Simon
Tallahassee Democrat


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ezs note:  Join the fight! Join the ACLU! 

New film offers a moving look at the LGBT revolution in conservative Cuba

Esther Cepeda
Corpus Christi Caller-Times


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Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary And Dictator, Dead At 90

Dan Avery
newnownext


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ezs note: On the one hand, he was simply the product of a bygone age.  On the other hand... gawd, what a dick.  He did reform a bit in his later years, though.

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


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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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