Happy New Year's!

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2014 - it's almost here!

In fact, in some parts of the world, it's already here!  Now, let me tell you about New Year's Day.  To be honest, it's really not my favorite holiday.  After going through Thanksgiving and Black Friday and the monthlong pre-Christmas rush and Christmas itself (not to mention, for some, Chanukah or Kwanzaa) I've had quite enough, thanks.  The fact that some merchants hawk their wares in September doesn't make most filled with good cheer.

That said, I do believe that there is one resolution we can all make.  It doesn't involve running the Boston Marathon.  Nor does it involve doing 100 chin-ups.  It does not involve swearing off alcohol (though you might want to cut back a wee amount - *ahem*.)  It does involve writing an e-mail to your Congressperson.  Then, you send it off.

You never know what that little e-mail will do for you.  Somewhere, transgender people in your state, in your country, in your hemisphere, in your world will thank you. I most certainly will thank you.

Transgender immigrants often end up with "survival convictions"

Valeria Fernández
http://www.sdgln.com/



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New Years Honours: Funny Girls owner Basil Newby honoured (UK)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/


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Transgender female Robert Lancaster in LPGA pursuit

http://www.torontosun.com/


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ezs note:  The use of the name 'Robert Lancaster' is the decision of the Toronto Sun, not of me.  There was no other name in the article, so I had to use that one.  Please don't be mad at me!

In Their Own Words: LGBT Advocates on the State of Transgender Issues

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.advocate.com/


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Choosing Social Work as a Transgender Career

Stephanie Mott
http://www.huffingtonpost.com


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20 years after 'Boys Don't Cry' murders, transgender violence still happens

Nicholas Bergin
http://journalstar.com/


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ezs note: Yeah, I know, I've said it before, but please, please, please, if you know of any transgender person who has been murdered, raped, or assaulted, turn them in IMMMEDIATELY!!!  Even if I never meet you, know that you have my eternal thanks.

LGBT Misinformer Of The Year: The Pacific Justice Institute

Luke Brinker
http://mediamatters.org


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Transgender Medical Research, Provider Education Lacking

http://www.sciencedaily.com/


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TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: Familiar groups, names in repeal effort

DAVID OLSON
http://blog.pe.com/


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U of M to offer gender-neutral student housing

http://www.twincities.com/


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Our Top 10 Articles of 2013

Andi Zeisler


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GLAD Lauds CT Insurance Dept. Bulletin on Health Coverage for Transgender Patients

http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/



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ezs note:  YESSSSSSSSS!!!  'BOUT FREAKIN' TIME!

New number for Lancashire LGBT community for help (UK)

http://www.lep.co.uk/


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SunServe's new hire will serve transgender community

Nicole Brochu
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/


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The most intriguing new LGBT characters of 2013

GLAAD's Entertainment Media Team
http://sdgln.com/


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Calif. schools prepare for transgender rights law

http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/


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New law that spells out rights of transgender students set to take effect in California

http://www.10news.com/


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To my African-American friends, happy Kwanzaa!

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To my UK friends, happy Boxing Day!

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Activists say India ruling criminalizing homosexuality hurts HIV fight

Nirmala George
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/


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To all my Christian friends out there, Merry Christmas!

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Jenya Kushin: Youth suicide is preventable

Jenya Kushin

http://www.gazettenet.com/

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ezs note:  Make the holidays brighter!  If you need help, see a competent counselor NOW!  

'Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,' Transgender Resource Guide, Available In 2014

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: Effort to repeal law may face close call

 DAVID OLSON
http://blog.pe.com/



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Fallon Fox, transgender MMA fighter: Passing is everything

http://chicago.gopride.com/


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Transgender man’s suit claims Georgia jail ignored rape by corrections officer

 NINA GOLGOWSKI
http://www.nydailynews.com/


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ezs note:  Fortunately, this vile 'corrections officer' is getting what he deserves.  If you are a corrections officer who is a witness to such things, please turn him in.  Inmates deserve fair treatment too!!!

EQCA’s John O’Connor on Fighting for Trans Students

Karen Ocamb
http://www.frontiersla.com/

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N.J. gender marker bill advances

http://www.washingtonblade.com/

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Act of kindness: Transgenders help recover missing children (Pakistan)

Rabia Ali

http://tribune.com.pk

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Wait a minute...did you say Utah???

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India Matters: The Third Gender (India)

Sutapa Deb
http://www.ndtv.com


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Group sues Calif. over upcoming transgender law

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/


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Chelsea Clinton to address conference on LGBT youth

http://www.wisconsingazette.com/


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Top 10 LGBT Wins for New York in 2013

Nathan M. Schaefer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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Why trans people have won a major victory in the Scotland equal marriage fight (Scotland)

Nathan Gale
http://www.gaystarnews.com/


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Op-ed: Pope Francis Has Not Made Good on Transgender Rights

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.advocate.com/


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Why Is Fox's Hannity Promoting A Group That Got Caught Lying About Transgender Kids?

 LUKE BRINKER
http://mediamatters.org


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The Good (Inte)review (UK)

 Margaret Manning
http://thegoodreview.co.uk/


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N.J. bill to allow transgender people to get get new birth certificates heads to Chris Christie's desk

http://www.nj.com/


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Christian Group Upset That Transgender, Gay People Are Signing Up For Obamacare

 Michael Allen
http://www.opposingviews.com/


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ezs note:  Oh, god... this is too hilarious!  But don't feel too bad, straight mothers, fathers, sisters, or brothers... we don't discriminate!  Obamacare is for everyone who needs it!

The Netherlands Passes Landmark Gender Identity Law

J. Lester Feder
http://www.buzzfeed.com/


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LSU poll finds Louisiana opposes gay and transgender discrimination

 Julia O'Donoghue
http://www.nola.com/


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ezs note:  WOW!!  Way to go, Louisiana!!!

We are also human beings; let us live! (India)

Deepa Soman
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/


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Jenna Talackova Looks Gorgeous In Elle Canada Photo Shoot

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/


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Sacramento School District to Vote on Trans-Inclusive Policy

 PARKER MARIE MOLLOY
http://www.advocate.com/


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A Transgender Volunteer for the Salvation Army

JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/


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How Obamacare Helps the LGBT Community

Gautam Raghavan, Matthew Heinz
http://www.whitehouse.gov/


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Southern Poverty Law Center files suit against Moss Point School District

 MARY MARGARET HALFORD
http://www.sunherald.com/


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