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01 July 2017

Abbott remains vague in his support of 'bathroom bill'

John C. Moritz
Abilene Reporter-News

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Transgender father to appeal for greater contact with ultra orthodox children (UK)

Rosalind English
UK Human Rights Blog

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On eve of deadline, Pentagon delays plan to allow transgender recruits by 6 months

Dan Lamothe
Washington Post

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Transgender Woman Sacrifices Everything To Finally Be Herself.

Mila Jam
I'm From Driftwood

Mila Jam

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Springboro, Ohio

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ezs note: Yay, Springboro! You can be proud!

30 June 2017

Donald Trump is not well

Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough
The Washington Post

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ezs note: Y'think???

'I had a loving marriage but I felt like I was deceiving my wife' - Galway's 'oldest transgender' woman (Ireland)

Press
Irish News

Christine Beynton

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Trump Administration Appoints Anti-Transgender Activist To Gender Equality Post

J. Lester Federer
BuzzFeed

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GOP lawmaker tells Christian group that transgender soldiers are a ‘threat’ to America

Brad Reed
Raw Story

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Bill would require transgender-rights training for CA employers

Marissa Lang
SFGate

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29 June 2017

Mika Brzezinski and Donald Trump's Penchant for Blood Feuds

Megan Garber
The Atlantic

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A trans-Canada tale (Canada)

Rebecca Dingwell
The Coast

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Jeff Sessions: Justice Department will prosecute transgender hate crimes

Kelly Cohen
Washington Examiner

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ezs note: Yeah. I'll believe it when I SEE it, Jeff.

Justice Dept. Group Honors Transgender Teen in Bathroom Case

Sadie Gurman
US News and World Report

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Anti-Transgender Amendment Offered on Defense Bill

Jennifer Pike Bailey
HRC

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28 June 2017

Thoughts and musings (4)

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Okay, first thing I'd like you to do is read - or reread - the previous blog. (pause) That concludes the homework assignment. Now we'll discuss. I know that some of you are groaning when liberals like me are rehashing The Donald ad infinitum. And yeah, that is me. However, I do respect intelligent Republicans and Democrats. Lately, I've had a whole slew of people - George Will, David Cay Johnston, and Tony Schwartz - in my blog list. They are all Republican. And they all despise The Donald.

I beg of you, please. Click www.senate.gov and tell them to say NO to this 'health care' idiocy. Is what we have (ObamaCare) perfect? Nah. But it's a damn sight better than Donald's Little Nightmare.

- Emily

DONALD TRUMP’S IGNORANCE IS BECOMING A NATIONAL CRISIS

Abigail Tracy
Vanity Fair

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Transgender 16-year-old daughter of 'Gotham' star Donal Logue still missing (UK)

Chris Spargo
Daily Mail

lower left, Jade Logue

(previously with short hair)

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Legal recognition of transgender people in Turkey: will the court seize the historic opportunity?

Sinem Hun
Open Democracy

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HRC Mourns Ava Le’Ray Barrin, Trans Woman Killed in Georgia

Gabe Murchison
HRC

Ava Le’Ray Barrin

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Transgender Nease High School student suing school board over bathroom policy

Brittney Donovan
CBS 47/ FOX 30

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27 June 2017

Donald Trump Even Messed Up the Fake Time Magazine Cover He Created to Boost His Ego

Stephanie Eckardt
W

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Dozens of Democratic Senators Express Concerns About DeVos and Civil Rights

Alyson Klein
Education Week

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Rally for transgender rights outside John Flanagan’s office

Deborah S. Morris
Newsday

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Transgender women among those targeted by north Austin sex assault suspect

Andy Jechow
kxan

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ezs note: If you live in the greater Austin, Texas area - especially in the Georgian Drive/Georgian Acres area - and you have any information about these crimes, please call the police at 512-974-5095. Thanks.

This Transgender Artist Documented Her Transition In These Poignant & Uplifting Comics

Brandi Neal
Bustle

Artist: Julia Kaye

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26 June 2017

Donald Trump’s allies are launching a war against Robert Mueller

Michael Glassman
Salon

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Texas’ first transgender mayor continues making history

Danielle Husband
Rare

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Area roundup: R.A.C.E. Muncie meeting to look at transgender concepts

Press
The Star Press

Muncie, IN

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Transgender Prejudice And The Belief In A Biological Basis For Gender

Tania Lombrozo
NPR

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Gay Couples Entitled to Equal Treatment on Birth Certificates, Justices Rule

Adam Liptak
The New York Times

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Video - David Cay Johnston - "The Making of Donald Trump"

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25 June 2017

Readers' best comments: Trump's Twitter storm of the week

Press
USA Today

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Tear gas used to disperse Istanbul Pride participants

Michael K. Lavers
Washington Blade

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Firm’s pro bono arm wins for transgender woman in far-reaching UN case

Sol Dolor
Australasian Lawyer

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U.S. gay pride parades sound a note of resistance — and face some of their own (Canada)

Press
cbc.ca

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Eight transgender employees quit working for Kochi Metro within a week of its launch (India)

Staff
Scroll.in

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24 June 2017

The Kremlin's Election Meddling Is Paying Off

Neera Tanden
The Atlantic

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Activists in Turkey vow to march in defiance of ban on Istanbul Pride (UK)

Press
Belfast Telegraph

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Dozens of Serbia gays say election of gay PM to be historic

Press
Ravalli Republic

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Liberty to have a float in New York pride parade

Press
USA Today

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ezs note: Especially if you live in lower New York, eastern Pennsylvania, western Massachusetts, Connecticut, or New Jersey, make it a point to come on down!

Pakistan just issued its first passport with a transgender category

Lindsay Maizland / lindsay.maizland@vox.com
Vox

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ezs note: I know, I know, this country has got its problems. But in this one particular area, Pakistan - freakin' Pakistan - has outdone the United States!!!

Thank you, 'President' Nitwit.

Grantsville, Utah

ezs note: Now let's move on to Grantsville, Utah, just a hop, skip, and a jump from Salt Lake City!

23 June 2017

Thoughts and musings (3)

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You can't not be a political being, even when you're announcing that you're not a political being.

- Ali Smith

from The Paris Review

Sometimes, you're lucky enough to hit upon a bit of serendipity, a bit of luck. I was reading an essay by Ali Smith, a writer of poetry and prose. Ms. Smith is a bookish sort, or at least those are the feelings that you'll be left with after reading her conversation. However, in the latter course of conversing, she talks of "political being(s)". I thought about that, rereading the short line, and then smiled.

How do we handle this brief life? I see many people who are perfectly content with skimming the newspaper or the same in a computer, but after about five minutes, they move on to other areas of life. Considering how hectic life is, it's understandable. Ah, but now enter the Age of Trump. I honestly don't understand how one can withstand this blithering fool and not carry a sign in front of the Capitol or city hall.

We all have one day less. For god's sake, make it worth it.

- Emily