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11 October 2017

BRUMMETT ONLINE: A job for the Marines

John Brummett
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Why the Boy Scouts are finally willing to welcome girl Scouts

Abby Hamblin
The San Diego Union-Tribune

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ezs note: Well, now, let me see. Do girls belong in the Boy Scouts?

in 1909: no
in 2000: well... no... not really...
But this is 2017, pal. If they feel that strongly, they do belong. Unless Donald Trump is your Scout leader. In that case, maybe boys and girls should stay out of the troop. It would be so much better that way.

To Quote A Queer - ed. John Lessard

Tom Ford

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"When the youth of America gets together, amazing things happen. College campuses were once a hotbed of political activity. Students in the '60s were responsible for great changes, politically and socially. The youth movement launched and defined what we've become since the '60. I would like to see that happen again."

David Cay Johnston - Q&A

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10 October 2017

DONALD TRUMP CHALLENGES REX TILLERSON TO AN IQ TEST: ‘I CAN TELL YOU WHO IS GOING TO WIN’

Graham Lanktree
Newsweek

Graham Lanktre

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Bosnian LGBTs Remain in Closet to Stay Safe (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Mladen Lakic
Balkan Insight

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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THE RISE OF TRANSGENDER POLITICAL CANDIDATES

Joseph Darius Jaafari
Nation Swell

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ezs note: It's one of those little hotlinks that you can easily pass over - but you definitely shouldn't. I read that 0.3 percent made up the transgender population - but I was wrong. It's 0.58 percent - almost double the amount. (In the initial report, the authors of The Williams Institute [UCLA] listed the data as 0.6 percent - but I felt it was more scientifically sound to list the data at 0.58 percent.) To get the full documentation from The Williams Institute, press http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf.

Information is scarce about parents opposed to City Schools of Decatur’s transgender policy

Dan Whisenhunt
Decaturish

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Greek Transgender Community Hopes New Law Will Improve Lives

Elena Becatoros
US News & World Report

Santorini, Greece

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To Quote A Queer - ed. John Lessard

John Amaechi

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I am gay, black, British, smart, dumb, patronizing, all these other things - flawed in many ways - and I am now asserting my activism. - John Amaechi

09 October 2017

Four ways Bob Corker skewered Donald Trump (UK)

Anthony Zurcher
BBC News

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Activists celebrate Botswana's transgender court victory (Kenya)

Press
The Star

scene in Kenya

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Opinion: How one dad adapted to his transgender child

Tom Murphy
NorthJersey.com

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Westford School Committee drafts transgender policy

Susanna Wood
Wicked Local Westford

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Transgender Teen Ousted By School Is Crowned Homecoming King (UK)

Steph Kyriacou
Pink News

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ezs note: Hmmmm... maybe God does have miracles...

08 October 2017

Trump Lashes Out at GOP Sen. Corker — Who Then Calls White House ‘an Adult Day Care Center’

Daniella Silva, Frank Thorp V
NBC News

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Employment Law Update: Landmark case sends rainbow-coloured ripples through Hong Kong's community (UK)

Duncan A.W. Abate
Lexology

Hong Kong, at night

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Justice Department 'Religious Liberty' Guidance: A 'License to Discriminate'?

Julie Moreau
NBC News

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6 films to watch during LGBTQ+ History Month

Madeline Laguaite
The Red & Black

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Census considering removal of sex question over discrimination against transgender and non-binary people (UK)

Rachel Roberts
Independent

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please press: www.independent.co.uk

ezs note: Believe it or not, I do respect Germaine Greer's work, despite our differences. However, I would respectfully suggest that, for a start, she read transgender history in Wikipedia. From ancient Assyria to the present day, transgender history is part of history, no matter how we wish to cover it up.

"She had no preconceived notion of backward or primitive, no prejudice equal to my blind assumption of superiority. I stopped trying to teach her and began to learn from her instead. (italics mine)

Germaine Greer, Introduction

07 October 2017

Donald Trump: 'Unfunny' Late-Night Hosts Should Give Republicans 'Equal Time'

Aric Jenkins
Time

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Hijra transgender Indian activist teaches W&M students

Jennifer L. Williams
WYDaily

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

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Protest for transgender rights held in Foley Square

Press
ABC - New York City

Foley Square, New York City

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UW-L initiative adds no-cost feminine hygiene products to all bathrooms on campus

Nathan Hansen
Lacrosse Tribune

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Transgender Brazilians Embrace Hit Soap Opera: ‘Now You Can See Us.’

Shannon Sims
The New York Times

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Little Chute, Wisconsin

average transgender population: 35* (rounded up)

Little Chute, WI

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ezs note: For a relatively small population, Little Chute, Wisconsin puts other towns to shame with the detail of their historical accuracy. History buffs - both professional and amateur - will think they've gone to heaven. Come on over!

*Credit: UCLA

06 October 2017

Pence’s chief of staff floats ‘purge’ of anti-Trump Republicans to wealthy donors

Andrew Restuccia, Matthew Nussbaum
Politico

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Equality charity roll out workplace diversity scheme in Guernsey (UK)

Press
itv

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Regardless of federal changes, Oregon law still protects transgender people's civil rights

Lizzy Acker
The Oregonian

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It's not just about the suit: sex discrimination case arguments

Crystal A. Proxmire
The Oakland County Times

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ezs note: It's not something you would catch until the very end, but if you want to hear both arguments in this case, press here.

Trump administration moves to dismiss first lawsuit against transgender military ban

Geneva Sands, Matt Seyler
ABC News

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05 October 2017

Donald Trump Apparently Thinks Meeting Mass Shooting Victims Is ‘Wonderful’

Lee Moran
HuffPost

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Transgender voices must be heard (Thailand)

Nareerat Wiriyapong
Bangkok Post

Bangkok, Thailand

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RIT defends firing of doctor over transgender care

Justin Murphy
Democrat & Chronicle

Rochester Institute of Technology

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West Virginia Rises to Protect LGBTQ Rights

Emma Eisenberg
truthout

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ezs note: Awwww... I can't help it... I get a soft spot in my heart when

I hear about how Thurmond, West Virginia is doing! Don't let it become a ghost town! Bring it to a thriving 100!

Justice department: sex discrimination ban does not protect transgender people

Molly Redden
The Guardian

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04 October 2017

Rex Tillerson reportedly called Trump a 'moron' — and wanted to resign this summer

Peter Jacobs, Reuters
Business Insider

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ezs note: Gee, I really am sorry about things, Rex - but we told you what an asshole he is...

Psychiatry experts gather in Tauranga (New Zealand)

Sam Gardner
sunlive

Tauranga, New Zealand

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ezs note: It's down a bit (roughly halfway) but when you get there, they do cover transgender issues. (more than a sentence or two)

The U.N. Floated a Resolution Condemning the Death Penalty for LGBT People. The U.S. Voted "No."

Shane Ryan
Paste

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Delaware native, transgender activist McBride penning a memoir with foreword by Biden

David Crary
delaware online

Sarah McBride

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Cambridge University to accept transgender students at women-only college (UK)

May Bulman
Independent

Cambridge University (Murray Edwards College)

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03 October 2017

Donald Trump Helps Suffering Puerto Ricans By Throwing Paper Towels At Them

Sebastian Murdock
HuffPost

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Largest event for LGBTQ community underway in Hanoi

Press
vietnam.net

Hanoi, Vietnam

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ezs note: Even though Hanoi Pride 2017 is done, Hanoi Pride 2018 may soon be under way. If you plan on going, check www.hanoipride.vn regularly.

Transgender employee challenges firing from Christian funeral home

Alex Swoyer
The Washington Times

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LGBT students in Tennessee could lose anti-bullying protection (UK)

Mayer Nissim
Pink News

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