23 May 2016

'The show is important right now': Whoopi Goldberg to produce reality series based on transgender modelling agency (UK)

Justin Enriquez
Daily Mail


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Obama Appoints Transgender Activist to Faith-Based Advisory Council

Samuel Smith
Christian Post


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Immigration officials to start sending transgender women to the middle of Texas

Jorge Rivas
Fusion

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ezs note:  Yes, I do understand what would happen in a perfectly ideal situation.  But I also understand this reality:  It. ain't. gonna. happen.   Conversely, this President has made some good, realistic goals.  Thank you, President Obama!

21 May 2016

20 May 2016

trans:formation: The Biological Roots of Being Transgender

William Gallo and Tina Trinh
VOA


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Separate Bathrooms by Religion? Oklahoma Opens New Front in Transgender Debate

Christine Hauser
The New York Times


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please press:  http://www.nytimes.com

19 May 2016

Mayor Barry appoints state's first transgender city board member

Joey Garrison
The Tennessean

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Mercedes Successful Becomes 11th Trans Person Killed in 2016

Sunnivie Brydum
Advocate


Mercedes Successful  

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please press:  http://www.advocate.com

ezs note:  If you have any information regarding this murder, please call the Haines City police department at 863-421-3636 or at Crimestoppers at 800-226-TIPS.  Rest in peace, Mercedes...  

Flatwoods city council to vote on transgender bathroom ordinance

Brad Myers
WSAZ




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18 May 2016

Speaker predicts 'mass exodus' if Springfield schools embrace transgender bathroom rules

Claudette Riley
News-Leader


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ezs note:  Oh, please leave.... we want our IQ to go up by 50 points...

Editorial: New law protecting transgender people is a step forward

Editorial Board
Montreal Gazette


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Gov. Sam Brownback rejects federal guidance on transgender students

Tim Carpenter
cjonline.com


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ezs note:  Once again, read the freakin' document...

Transgender Woman Loses Support from Her Family After Coming Out and Dropping 120 Lbs.

Julie Mazziotta
People


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please press:  http://www.people.com

Large-scale HIV vaccine trial to launch in South Africa

Press
National Institutes of Health

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please press:  https://www.nih.gov

ezs note:  We have to be careful - after all, it won't be until 2020 that we receive the results - but it could be that this vaccine is promising.  In the meantime, please use medicines that are useful NOW.

17 May 2016

Read the freakin' document!!


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An awful lot of press has gone forth - governors mostly - spewing forth what 'terrible'' things portend their innocent students - but have you actually read the document?  You can do so here.

Georgia Governor Blasts Transgender Student Order

Kathleen Foody
ABC News


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Canada Moves to Ban Discrimination Against Transgender People

Ian Austen
The New York Times


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please press:  http://www.nytimes.com

ezs note:  Congratulations, Canada!  Now , if only we were able to get your neighbor to the south to behave likewise... AHEM...

15 May 2016

Jewish Groups Cheer Obama’s Transgender Protections

Ron Kampeas
Forward


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please press: http://forward.com

A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate

Lizette Alvarez
The New York Times


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ezs note:  It goes to show you that what is needed in Congress is not a label, such as Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, what have you - what is needed are thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent people.  Thanks, Ms Ros-Lehtinen!

14 May 2016

Denmark to become first country not to define being transgender as a mental illness

Simon Robb
Metro.co.uk


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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Can’t Explain What Transgender Means, Has a Total Meltdown: WATCH

Sean Mandell
Towleroad


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Transgender mafia boss found dead in 'execution-style' killing (UK)

Harriet Sinclair
Independent


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13 May 2016

Donald Trump Says Transgender Bathroom Issue Should Be Left to the States. Will That Be Enough for Social Conservatives?

Eric Levitz
Daily Intelligencer


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Little Rock Nine’ Student: Transgender Bathroom Debate Is Part of Civil Rights Fight

Katie Reilly
Time


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Arkansas governor recommends schools 'disregard' Obama's transgender directive

Sarah Chaffin
KATV


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U.S. Directive on Transgender Access Intensifies Debate

Richard Perez-Pena and Jack Healy
The New York Times


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04 May 2016

One more hurdle for transgender rights effort

Frank Phillips / phillips@globe.com
Boston Globe


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Alabama City Council Recalls Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law

Dominic Holden / dominic.holden@buzzfeed.com
BuzzFeed


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Students sue suburban school system over transgender locker room access

Duaa Eldeib / deldeib@tribpub.com
Dawn Rhodes / cdrhodes@tribpub.com
Chicago Tribune


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This 25-Year-Old Transgender Woman Is Responsible for That Viral Bathroom Selfie

Lauren Duca
Teen Vogue


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03 May 2016

01 May 2016

North Carolina transgender bathroom law prompts boycotts as anger grows (UK)

David Usborne
The Independent


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ezs note:  Oh, I couldn't help but noticing what Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said in a speech the other day:  "If a corporation wanting to do business in North Carolina does not see the worth of our children in the same light, then I wish them well as they do business somewhere else."  See?  He would welcome your leaving.  

That means you, Hurricanes... Hartford would welcome you!

30 April 2016

Backlash, praise for Target's position on transgender issue picks up steam

Kavita Kumar
StarTribune


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ezs note:  To those who wish to petition in FAVOR of Target, please go to moveon.org. Also, if you wish, buy a few items from Target.  Thanks!

Why we must learn to live with the elephants


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Because they are among the most humane creatures on earth.

Because they only eat grassland.

Because, as they roam the savanna, you are awestruck by their beauty.

In order to keep your humanity alive, you must do your part.

That is why.