21 March 2018

Donald Trump Has Never Been More Dangerous Than He Is Now

Eric Levitz
New York


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Canada - Softball Canada policy changing for transgender players after Edmonton coach cries foul

Chris Purdy
Global News


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civil rights - Student Non-Discrimination Act Reintroduced in Congress

Jennifer Pike Bailey
HRC


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Mississippi - Starkville approves Pride Parade, reversing earlier vote

Larrison Campbell
Mississippi Today



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'We exist': Public art project gives India's transgender community a voice

Priti Salian
NBC


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20 March 2018

What Is Donald Trump Hiding?

Conor Friedersdorf
The Atlantic


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Australia - Meet Australia's first transgender priest

Julia Baird
ABC News (Australia)


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civil rights - Trump's administration has a secret war on transgender health care

Paige Schilt
The Hill


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Louisiana - Legislation aimed at combating LGBT workplace discrimination advances in Senate

Elizabeth Crisp
The Advocate


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What It's Like Being Transgender in the Emergency Room

Susmita Baral
National Geographic


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19 March 2018

Donald Trump - TRUMP IS ENTERING A DANGEROUS NEW PHASE OF HIS WAR WITH MUELLER

Abigail Tracy
Vanity Fair


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Morocco - Morocco’s Transsexual Community Creates a Collective Body

Press
Morocco World News


Marrakech, Morocco

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civil rights - Unanimous Vote in Favor of Michigan Transgender Woman is Groundbreaking

Jay Kaplan
PrideSource


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Vermont - Vermont governor hopeful: Being transgender offers perspective

Wilson Ring
Boston.com


Christine Hallquist

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Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms

Ana Sandoiu
Medical News Today


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18 March 2018

Donald Trump and the Craven Firing of Andrew McCabe

Jeffrey Toobin
The New Yorker


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South Africa - These Queer Artists and Activists Are Redefining South African Style

Rachel Hahn
Vogue


Lion's Head, South Africa

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civil rights - After transgender inmate was raped, beaten, Texas agrees to clarify LGBT prisoner policies

Lauren McGaughy
Dallas News


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Idaho - Idaho told to allow gender changes on birth certificates

Press
Minnesota Lawyer


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Transgender Teachers: In Their Own Voices

La Johnson
NPR


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17 March 2018

Report: Andrew McCabe kept memos on Donald Trump

Emily Stewart
Vox


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Ecuador - Societal Attitudes Are the Primary Threat Against Sexual and Gender Minorities in Ecuador

Carlos Flores, Lindsey Mulholland
Global Voices


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Vainieri Huttle, Eustace, Pinkin & Jasey Bill to Solidify New Jersey’s Place as Leader in Transgender Civil Rights Advanced by Assembly Panel

New Jersey Assembly Democrats
Tap Into Plainfield


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Around the Region: Iowa Senate votes to allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination in higher ed student groups

Andy Birkey
The Column


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Mom Shares Transgender Teen's Heartbreaking Suicide Note to Raise Awareness to Issues She Faced

Jason Duaine Hahn
People


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Pea Ridge, Arkansas


estimated transgender population:  31*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Both historians and history buffs will flock to see Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Pea Ridge National Military Park.   It's situated in the extreme northwest corner of the state, and was won by Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn (Union).  Hope you enjoy, and are informed!



UN - BELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!


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16 March 2018

Seth Meyers: Donald Trump Is Worst President Ever At Lying

Lisa de Moraes
Deadline Hollywood


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Sweden - Trans Man Documents His Gender Affirmation Journey In Powerful Video

Curtis M. Wong
HuffPost


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Civil rights - Congress has a role to play to ensure civil rights protections for all Americans

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Jared Polis
The Hill


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New Hampshire - New Hampshire’s Transgender Rights Bill Sets the Best Republican Example

Samantha Allen
The Daily Beast


Alton, NH

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Transgender principal loses her position after transitioning

Press
New York Post


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15 March 2018

Donald Trump claims, again, U.S. has trade deficit with Canada — after admitting he made it up

Maham Abedi
Global News


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Pakistan - Pakistan’s Trans Community Gains Recognition, as LGBT Rights Legislation Evolves

Steve Williams
care2


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Women’s Day must include transgender women

Brooklynn Miller
Sonoma State Star


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Minnesota - Skylark to stage transgender opera 'As One'; 'A People’s History' at the Guthrie

Pamela Espeland
MinnPost


As One (opera)

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Prison guards ordered transgender visitor to strip, lawsuit claims

Press
NBC


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14 March 2018

Donald Trump - In warning for Trump, Democrats claim win in Pennsylvania

David Morgan, Susan Cornwell
Reuters


Conor J. Lamb (D-PA)

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Brazil Boosts Transgender Legal Recognition

Graeme Reid
Human Rights Watch



Brazil

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Federal Judge Backs Civil Rights Protections for Transgender Students

Mark Walsh
School Law


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How San Diego State circumvents California's Kansas travel ban for NCAA tournament

Henry Bushnell
Yahoo!


San Diego State University

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A Portland Transgender Woman Has Sued Tinder For Deleting Her Online Dating Profile

Katie Shepherd
Willamette Week


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12 March 2018

Stormy Daniels Is Borrowing From Donald Trump's Playbook

Ryan Teague Beckwith
Time


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Philippines - First transgender officer joins Philippine army reserves

Press
New Straits Times


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civil rights - Transgender Teachers, Long Isolated, Are Finding Strength In Numbers

Anya Kamenetz
NPR


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Alaska - And the Next Transgender Bathroom Bill Just Turned Up in... Alaska

Samantha Allen
Daily Beast


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Dementia care advice for transgender patients drawn up

Press
BBC News - Wales


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