The first Hijra to contest an election (Bangladesh)

Mohammed Al-Masoum Molla
Dhaka Tribune

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Tucson VA opens clinic for transgender veterans

Kerry Cardoza
Spectrum

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From Courtrooms to Bathrooms, Trans People Made Major Progress in 2015

Rebecca McCray
takepart

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Decriminalize Transgender Sex Work, Urges New Report

Cleis Abeni
Advocate

Transgender cyclist told she can no longer compete in men's events - despite decades of racing

Sarah Barth
road.cc

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Ex-Haredi Transgender Woman Prostitute Sues Over Prison Solitary Confinement

Press
FailedMessiah.com

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Northern Indiana college granted waiver from LGBT law

Press
Your News Now

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Moscow, Russian Federation

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HOW THE CHURCHES ARE ADDRESSING TRANSGENDER ISSUES

Corey Barnett
World Religion News

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Singaporeans born into the wrong sex (Singapore)

Seow Yun Rong
The New Paper

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Patients 'waiting three years for gender identity clinic consultations' (UK)

Paul Gallagher
The Independent

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A stride towards pride (India)

Lavanya Regunathan Fischer and Devadatt Kamat
The Hans India

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‘A Whole New Being’ How Kricket Nimmons Seized the Transgender Moment

Deborah Sontag
The New York Times

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ezs note:  WOW! Despite all the roadblocks put in her way (and there are many) Kricket Nimmons triumphs.  To the transgender people, I think this is heartwarming.  To the cis people, this is essential reading.  It's quite long, but I suggest you read the whole thing.  It's definitely worth it.

Grant supports program that helps transgender youths

Paula Schleis
Gazette Xtra

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'Depressed' transgender woman 'died of drugs binge' 2 days before being approved for sex change op (UK)

Kit Sproson
Mirror

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TV in transition: Televising transgender in 2015

Mannie Holmes
zap2it

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TRANSGENDER YOUTH COME INTO FOCUS IN "VEME: QUEERING PHOENIX" PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

Janessa Hilliard
Phoenix New Times

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Transgenders want equal opportunities (India)

M. K. Ananth
The Hindu

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LePage: ‘I’m appalled’ by parenting of Virginia transgender teen

Michael Shepard
State & Capitol

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Transgender bodybuilders find new stage

Press
WVTM

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Compelling New Memoir Addresses Challenges Facing Transgender Individuals in America

Press

The Rainbow  Times

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Dermatologists may provide noninvasive facial procedures for transgender patients

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Healio

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Potential transgender policy for high school athletes in Nebraska

Staff
KTIV.com

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FRESNO DOCTOR FILLING THE MEDICAL VOID FOR THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

Margot Kim
ABC30

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TRANSGENDER MODEL HARI NEF TALKS HER GROUNDBREAKING CONTRACT WITH IMG AND DEBUT TV ROLE

Fawnia Soo Hoo
Fashionista

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A Portland University Wants Federal Permission to Ban Transgender Students

Dirk VanderHart
The Portland Mercury

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ezs note:  Wow... how interesting.  I have no qualms with private colleges or universities instituting some strange and/or appalling codes...  but that's only if their funding remains totally private!  Note that the article said that Multnomah University accepted 1.1 million in federal funds!  Now, that's a different kettle of fish.  I do think that federal monies are a valuable resource, but if their hand remains out, certain standards have to be met.  Please urge your Congressperson if any money is to be doled out to a private institution, transgender people have to be welcomed.  (Thanks to Mr. VanderHart for your diligence.)

No Reason to Exclude Transgender Medical Care

Opinion Board
The New York Times

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Transgender charities get $20 million windfall to tackle anti-trans violence (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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This Transgender Woman Had to Flee El Salvador After Being Stabbed 58 Times

Alanna Nunez
Cosmopolitan

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Boston Chorus Lets Trans Members Sing With New Voices

Lilli Petersen
Refinery 29

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YMCA: Move forward on transgender policy

Erykah Sutton-Hernandez
The News Tribune

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Review: 'Mama's Girls' a realistic look at challenges of transgender children

Teri Davis
The Daily Nonpareil

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Venezuela Elects First Transgender Congresswoman in South America

Juan Pedro Camara
Out

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Woman claims she was fired for not calling 6-year-old transgender student by new name

Vimbai Chikomo
SE Texas Record

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Holly Woodlawn, Transgender Star of 1970s Underground Films, Dies at 69

William Grimes
The New York Times

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Ms Goodlawn...

41 transgender students took CAT (India)

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NYOOZ

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PICTURED: Daniel, 6, is now 'Danni' in Britain's youngest diagnosed transgender case (UK)

Tristan Cork
Western Daily Press

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Transgender 'Housewife' Amiyah Scott Lands Role with 'Empire' Spin-Off

Claire Howard
MStars News

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To all my Jewish friends, happy Hanukkah!

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Smith & Wesson - proud maker for terrorists worldwide

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Transgender Actress Mya Taylor’s Journey From Unemployed Sex Worker To Oscar Contender

Zack Ford
ThinkProgress

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Ben Carson to veterans: ‘Deal with the transgender thing somewhere else’

Shaquille Brewster and Emma Margolin
The Washington Post

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Artspeak: Stories from the transgender community (Pakistan)

Ayesha Mir
The Express Tribune

Transgender woman forced to stay in all male prison ‘despite repeated rapes’ (UK)

Nicholas Reilly
Metro.co.uk

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ezs note:  I was wondering what the term 'Orwellian' meant... until I met this transgender woman.  Please e-write Gov. Walker.

Transgender people kept out of bathrooms

Christian Bahnweg
TheSlateOnline.com

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Florence, Toscana, Italy

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Transgenders in Flagler Schools: District Takes It Case By Case as State Scrutinizes More Than Nurtures

Michael Lewis
FlaglerLive.com

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Christian Attitudes to Transgender People Are Changing

Duncan J. Dormor
The Huffington Post

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Support ‘growing’ for transgender Christians (UK)

Madeleine Davies
Church Times

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NYPD Needs To Do More in Transgender Beating Investigation, Activists Say

Katie Honan
DNAinfo

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