05 December 2015

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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04 December 2015

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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03 December 2015

These Trans Swimsuits Are Simple, But Are A Big Deal

Alexandra Ilyashov
Refinery 29

Austin, Texas

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Transgender former worker sues Sanford in Fargo

Press
Argus Leader


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Feeling ignored: Transgender community decides to boycott LG polls (Pakistan)

Rabia Ali
The Express Tribune


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Community commemorates Int’l Transgender Remembrance Day

Anna Jeide
Luther College Chips


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Hundreds Attend Transgender Book Reading After Removal From School Curriculum

Tessa Berenson
Time


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ezs note:  OH YEAH!!!

01 December 2015

Government Proposes National Policy for Transgenders (India)

Press
NDTV


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'The Gender Fairy': a new chapter in transgender education for kids (Australia)

Miki Perkins
The Age


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Cohesion Theatre Company offers timely look at transgender issues

Tim Smith
The Baltimore Sun


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SC AG opposes federal mandate on transgender use of public school bathrooms

Staff
WYFF


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U.S. Marine convicted of killing transgender Filipino (sic)

Lindsey Bever
The Washington Post


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30 November 2015

Missouri school district adopts transgender policy

Press
Missouri Lawyers Weekly


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Asia's first transgender centre opens in Bangkok (Thailand)

Press
Thai Visa News


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Transgender Woman Beaten Outside Home in Jackson Heights, Police SayM

Katie Honan
DNAInfo


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ezs note:  The unnamed victim was severely beaten.  Right now, she cannot speak - but if you were in the area, you can.  Please call the New York City Police Department at 1-800-577-TIPS. Thanks. 

Ted Cruz Describes Alleged Planned Parenthood Shooter As ‘Transgendered Leftist Activist’

Zack Ford
ThinkProgress


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29 November 2015

Meet Apple's New, Inspiring Transgender Programmer

Cleis Abeni
Advocate


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THEIRS: Transgender policies complicated but needed

Press
Rapid City Journal


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Rise in number of Irish children seeking medical help for transgender issues (Ireland)

Sasha Brady
Irish News


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'The Danish Girl' screenwriter Lucinda Coxon on 'controversial' subject of transgender issues (Exclusive Video)

Zach Laws
GoldDerby


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Transgender issues under spotlight with Halton mental health group (UK)

Oliver Clay
Echo


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28 November 2015

Y defends transgender locker room policy

Bill Toscano
PostStar.com


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Do You Exclude Transgender People?

Andrew Royce Bauer
The Huffington Post


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Wisconsin School Nixes Reading of Book About Transgender Child

Press
NBC Chicago


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ezs note:  If you live in Mount Horeb, please send the principal a kind but firm e-letter that she/he should not buckle to "Liberty" Counsel and the book should be read.  If the parents really want to leave, let 'em leave.  But do it on their dime.

The Answers to Your Questions About Trans Top Surgery

Aron Macarow
attn:


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1977: Story of transgender pioneer Angela Morley to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 (UK)

Adam Sherwin
Independent


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Indian Rocks Beach, Florida


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27 November 2015

Kenya: Transgender Lobby Sues State Over Change of Names (Kenya)

Vincent Agoya
allAfrica


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Torah for Today: What does the Torah say about.. Transgender? (UK)

Rabbi Ariel Abel

Jewish News Online


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Transgender Teacher Receives Violent Reaction From Parents Saying He Confused Kids

Jean Marie Abellana
ischoolguide


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WHS Teacher: Transgender Students Need to Feel Safe

Susan Miller
emissourian.com


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Director of U LGBT Resource Center Researches Experiences of Transgender Faculty in Universities

Beau Hart
The Daily Utah Chronicle


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Happy belated turkey/tofurkey day! (hey, I had to get a drumstick!)


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25 November 2015

Voices From South Florida's Transgender Community

Nadege Green
WLRN


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Settlement coming in District 211 transgender case?

Eric Peterson
Daily Herald


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VIDEO: Woman finds new voice as part of transgender transition therapy

Jordan Schroeer
Inforum


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Rally Reminds City That Transgender Legislation Has Been Tabled for Two Years

Eric Sandy
Scene


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Vietnam’s transgender say new law paves way for surgeries

Press
LGBTQNation


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24 November 2015

School district policy seeks to prevent discrimination of transgender students

Sarah Arney
Stanwood Camano News


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Marking Transgender Day of Remembrance in Arkansas

Staff
HRC


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Following trend in smaller schools, Marionville adopts transgender policy. One mom not happy

Jackie Rehwald
Springfield News-Leader


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Exclusive: Gay Boxer Yusaf Mack Ready For Transgender Relationship

Eric D. Berry
HipHollywood


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Man gets 3-1/2 years for attacking transgender escort (Canada)

Mike McIntyre
Winnipeg Free Press


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23 November 2015

Transgender student at Lewis & Clark College assaulted

Staff
KATU


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ezs note:  This is the first blog where the crime might have taken place is shown more clearly.  If you have witnessed this assault, please contact the Portland police at 503-823-3333.  Thanks.