28 January 2014

Activists to Protest NYPD’s Handling of Transwoman’s Murder

Winnie McCroy
http://www.edgeonthenet.com

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Md. insurance carriers can't discriminate against transgender individuals, state says

Michael Gold
http://www.baltimoresun.com

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3 of 4 Transgender Victims of Violence at School Attempt Suicide

 Dennis Romero
http://www.laweekly.com

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ezs note:  Hey, don't try and go it alone!  Contact the nearest competent licensed psychologist.  If money is an issue, your locality may offer discounted prices.  But go!

Dee Farmer Won a Landmark Supreme Court Case on Inmate Rights. But that's Not the Half of It.

 Alison Flowers
http://www.villagevoice.com

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27 January 2014

Events in Bromsgrove and Redditch for LGBT month (UK)

Connie Osborne
http://www.bromsgrovestandard.co.uk

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High risks for transgender students (New Zealand)

http://www.radionz.co.nz

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ezs note:  No matter where in the world you are, it's just silly to believe that you can 'go it alone'.  Find a respected licensed psychologist. But be warned: those who would have you believe that they can make you into a 'ex-transgender' is a  QUACK!!!  

Transgender couple can't wait to get married and make history (UK)

http://www.itv.com

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Why I'm #ProTransProChoice

Alice Wilder
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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20 January 2014

Treating Addiction in the Transgender Community – What You Need to Know

 JEFF ZACHARIAS
http://blogs.psychcentral.com


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ezs note: When you are dealing with the daily difficulties of being transgender, it might be a good idea to see a therapist.  When you are struggling  with addiction problems (one estimate is 30 percent) it might be a doubly good idea.  First, make sure the therapist is certified.  Second, make sure that you  are comfortable with her/his methods.  But do it!  You'll be happier, I promise. 

Martin Luther King Jr. day (observed)

Credit:  http://www.crossfitsanitas.com/

16 January 2014

Transgender People Are Having Kids All Kinds of Ways; Doctors Need to Get Used to It

 Sarah Elizabeth Richards
http://www.slate.com

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How CUSD Is Handling the New Transgender Bathroom Law

 Penny Arévalo
http://missionviejo.patch.com

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TRANSGENDER CALIFORNIA TEEN, SUSPENDED FOR DRESS CODE, SLAMS SCHOOL'S DOUBLE-STANDARD

 JOSEPH EHRMAN-DUPRE
http://www.towleroad.com


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ALBUM REVIEW: Transgender Dysphoria Blues – Against Me

Tori Olson
http://b-sides.tv

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Jenna Talackova promotes acceptance with new show (Canada)

Victoria Ahearn
http://metronews.ca/


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31 December 2013

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.

30 December 2013

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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