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25 March 2017

Transgender passengers uneasy about TSA shift on pat-downs

Frederick Kunkle
The Washington Post

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Redmond, Washington

Redmond, WA

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ezs note: Well, back we go to Redmond, Washington! What will we find this time?

24 March 2017

Donald Trump Spins Himself Into a Wall, Blames Healthcare Defeat on Democrats

Joanna Rothkopf
Jezebel

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please press: http://theslot.jezebel.com

Heritage Foundation Alum Critical of Transgender Rights to Lead HHS Civil Rights Office

Charles Ornstein
ProPublica

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Head of Long Creek Placed on Administrative Leave

Susan Sharon
Maine Public

Long Creek Youth Development Center

South Portland, ME

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please press: http://mainepublic.org

Conservative, ‘transphobic’ groups plan to visit New Haven this weekend

Esteban L. Hernandez
New Haven Register

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Living your truth: Accepting transgender individuals in our community

Valerie Lego
WZZM13

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please press: http://www.wzzm13.com

23 March 2017

Do you have EVIDENCE on Trump and/or friends?

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ezs note: Okay - I know it's a long shot - really long - but if you have solid - rock solid - couldn't-cut-it-with-a-diamond solid, then you should look over Strongbox. Do not contact me. This is between you and Strongbox - no one else.

TRUMP’S RUSSIA PROBLEM IS FAR FROM MARGINAL

John Cassidy
The New Yorker

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ANITA BURROUGHS: TRANSGENDER PEOPLE ARE STILL TARGETED AND VICTIMIZED

Anita Burroughs
The Conway Daily Sun

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Virginia Governor McAuliffe Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ “License to Discriminate” Bills

Stephen Peters
HRC

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please press: http://www.hrc.org

Transgender College Freshmen Drink and Black Out More Than Other Students

Diana Tourgee
Broadly.

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ezs note: If you think that alcoholic beverages are a problem that you might not be able to handle, there are several options you might want to consider. For a religious-based approach, there is always AA. For a non-religious-based approach, check your website. Depending on the severity of your difficulty, a trained counselor may recommend a 30-day program.

A horrific murder has awakened Brazil’s transgender community

Marina Lopes
The Washington Post

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22 March 2017

Wall Street Journal rips into Donald Trump over false news (Australia)

Callum Borchers
The Sydney Morning Herald

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please press: http://www.smh.com.au

Transgender Woman Rightfully Wins Olympic Weightlifting Competition

Shani Shahmoon
Opposing Views

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please press: http://www.opposingviews.com

Alphonza Watson, 38-year-old transgender woman, killed in Baltimore

Mathew Rodriguez
Mic.com

Alphonza Watson

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ezs note: Please, if you live or travel through the 2400 block of Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, and you have any information about the murder of Alphonza Watson, please call the Baltimore police at 1-866-756-2587. Thanks.

Rest in peace, Alphonza...

More Than 115 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Introduced in 30 States

Staff
HRC

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ezs note: In virtually every case, you should call both the state representative AND state senator. In every case, you should state your sentiments AGAINST the bill. Here are the states you should watch for:

Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Good luck!

Conservatives File Lawsuit Against School For Transgender Student Sharing Locker Rooms

Francis Trance
University Herald

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please press: http://www.universityherald.com

21 March 2017

Donald Trump's former campaign manager 'tried to hide $750,000 payment', says Ukrainian politician (UK)

Emily Shugerman
Independent

Larry, Curly, and Moe (!)

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Transgender woman charged with murder over injection death of transgender teenager (UK)

Mark Piggott
International Business Times

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please press: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk

ezs note: Please don't give your hard-earned money to these fraudulent tricksters!!! The least that could happen is permanent disfigurement. The worst? Look at Symone - and say goodbye. Forever.

NC legislators’ wrath prods CMS to pull lesson about a boy in a dress

Ann Doss Helms
The Charlotte Observer

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please press: http://www.charlotteobserver.com

2017 GLSEN Gay/Straight Alliance Summit at VCU offers networking chance for young LGBTQs, teachers and allies

Staff
GAYRVA

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please press: http://www.gayrva.com

New BCPS guidelines cover guns, social media

Noe Hernandez
Battle Creek Enquirer

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20 March 2017

Full transcript: FBI Director James Comey testifies on Russian interference in 2016 election

Staff
Washington Post

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ezs note: Okay... I get it... it's a looooooooooong piece. The thing is, it's also a damn important one. Please read this one. You'll be better informed.

Sexual assault victimization disproportionately affects certain minority college students

University of Pittsburgh
Science Daily

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How A 7-Year-Old Trans Activist & Her Mom Are Fighting Trump In Texas

Bronwyn Isaac
Bustle

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Transgender Woman Speaks At Mankato Church About Acceptance

Angela Rogers
KEYC

Mankato, MN

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Transgender and homeless: How a Virginia Beach woman took in a struggling man

Amir Vera
The Virginian-Pilot

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ezs note: To make a donation or to request assistance from the Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia, please press here.

19 March 2017

Donald Trump: America's Marie Antoinette

Dean Obeidallah
CNN

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please press: http://www.cnn.com

Watch: ‘Patriotic miscreant’ tears down gender neutral bathroom signs

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

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please press: https://www.lgbtqnation.com

Transgender women assaulted in Queens; man charged with hate crime, NYPD says

Madeline Patrick
Normangee Star

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Santa Rosa march for transgender students

Chris Ludlow, Simon Isaksson
Oak Leaf

Links

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please press: http://www.theoakleafnews.com

300 rally for transgender rights in Appleton

Madeline Behr
Post-Crescent

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18 March 2017

No, Donald Trump did not create 900 jobs at GM

Laura Clawson
Daily Kos

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Pseudo-Scientist Glenn Stanton on "Gender Theory"

David Cary Hart
The Slowly Boiled Frog

PS - Uhhh... don't buy this crap.

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please press: http://www.slowlyboiledfrog.com

Oklahoma City Restaurant Warns 'We Don't Have A Transgender Bathroom'

Carlos Santoscoy
On Top

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This year on track to be deadliest for transgender women — but activists are fighting back

Sarah Lazare
Salon

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ezs note: One thing that transgender women and men might want to try is self-defense classes. (See the previous day's article, "Kelly Herron slams group using her attack in anti-transgender bathroom campaign".) Yeah, it might be nice to have the police around, but we must be realistic. Some larger cities and towns offer classes at a very low or no cost to you.

Japan becomes first country in the world to elect a transgender man to a public office (UK)

Chloe Farand
Independent

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Seattle, Washington

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ezs note: Now we move on to Seattle, Washington! It's just a click away!

17 March 2017

DONALD TRUMP FINALLY PAYS A PRICE FOR HIS FALSE AND RECKLESS WORDS

John Cassidy
The New Yorker

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please press: http://www.newyorker.com

American Transgender Judge Denied Indian Visa (India)

Press
The Wire

Judge Victoria Kolakowski

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please press: https://thewire.in

First Openly Transgender Professional Team Athlete Retires

Laura Roman
WFDD

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ezs note: In case you missed it, your local friendly knothead Donald Trump has proposed zeroing out NPR's annual budget. Granted, it's a longshot, but it could happen. The station WFDD gave us this news to enlighten us. The least we can do is 1) sign the petition (I did) and 2) make a donation to our local station.

Bill seeks voter referendum on transgender bathroom use

Matt Volz
Bozeman Daily Chronicle

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please press:

http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com

ezs note: Montana residents - if you have a little moxie, please tell your friends and neighbors your story. Better yet, call your local library and reserve a room. Believe me, nothing deodorizes a town meeting face-to-face, no matter how much bullshit they spread.

Kelly Herron Slams Group Using Her Attack In Anti-Transgender Bathroom Campaign

Carla Herriera
The Huffington Post

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ezs note: Thank you, Kelly! To quote in part what you said, you're f***ing amazing. I hope that your healing takes place soon, both physically and emotionally.

16 March 2017

DONALD TRUMP’S VOLDEMORT BUDGET

John Cassidy
The New Yorker

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ezs note: This is your chance to call. (You can e-mail, but calling is much better.) You can find out who your Congressperson is by looking at www.house.gov. If you are unsure of who your Congressperson is, enter your ZIP code in the upper right corner. Remember, it is doubly important if your Congressperson is a Republican. Together, let's slay Voldemort!

Transgender birth records bill passes Oregon House

AP
KTVL

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Connecticut Considers Transfer of Transgender Teen Held in Adult Prison

Aura Bogado
Colorlines

York Correctional Institution (Niantic, CT)

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please press: http://www.colorlines.com

ezs note: If you are a resident of Connecticut, please e-write the Governor's Office and ask for the immediate resignation of Joette Katz. ('Jane Doe' continues to be held in York Correctional Institutional without charge. Yeah... thanks, Joette...)