27 February 2017

A MOMENT OF UNCERTAINTY FOR TRANSGENDER RIGHTS

Jeannie Suk Gersen
The New Yorker


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26 February 2017

Connecticut's 32nd state Senate district


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ezs note: Next Tuesday, voters in Connecticut's 32nd state Senate district will hold a special election to replace Rob Kane. Although I am somewhat reticent to endorse anyone in this race, unless Eric Berthel (R) shows forth ironclad endorsement for transgender people, I would likely encourage you to vote for Greg Cava (D).  (Petitioning candidate Dan Lynch is also running.)

Above all, I urge you to vote.  It's your one chance to directly affect who your state Senator will be.  So, uh, vote!

FATHER OF DEAD NAVY SEAL FROM ILLINOIS REFUSED TO MEET PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AT CEREMONY

Press
ABC7


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Report: Transgender woman killed in New Orleans East shooting

Press
WWLTV.com


Chyna Gibson (aka Chyna Doll Dupree)

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ezs note:  Please, if you have any information about the murder of Chyna Gibson, and you live, work, or frequent New Orleans, call the New Orleans Police Department at 504-822-1111. Thanks.

President Thrasher issues statement on transgender inclusion

Samantha Davis
FSU News.com


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This transgender teen just found hope from his biggest sporting hero

James Besanville
Gay Star News


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Hundreds rally, march for transgender rights in Boystown

Marwa Eltagouri
Chicago Tribune


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25 February 2017

Trump Ruled the Tabloid Media. Washington Is a Different Story.

Glenn Thrush, Michael M. Grynbaum
The New York Times


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Mid-Hudson school districts aim to keep transgender protections intact

William J. Kemble
Daily Freeman


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Transgender Woman Shot To Death In Englewood

Press
CBS


Tiara Richmond

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ezs note:  Please, if you have any information on the murder of Tiara Richmond, and you live or work in the Englewood section of Chicago, call the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-6000.  Thanks.

Many European countries won't recognize transgender people unless they're sterilized

Rick Noach
The Gazette


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Understanding Transgender Access Laws

Press
The New York Times


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Bristol, UK


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ezs note:  Well, off we go across the sea to Bristol, United Kingdom!  

24 February 2017

Of course CPAC fawned over President Donald Trump. They helped create him

Kate Aronoff
The Guardian


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Other nations shaking heads at US transgender toilet battle

Shawn Pogatchnik
Standard-Times


Dublin, Ireland

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Transgender Rights: 5 Ways To Help As Trump Administration Threatens Their Freedom

Jenna Lemoncelli
Hollywood Life


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Transgender wrestler Mack Beggs put in girls’ league by Texas school rules

Press
The Mercury News


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Bathroom Case Puts Transgender Student on National Stage

Sheryl Gay Stolberg
The New York Times


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23 February 2017

Longtime Republican from Greene County says he's disappointed with Donald Trump, GOP: Ohio Matters

Jeremy Pelzer
cleveland.com


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Editorial: The shame of Trump’s betrayal of transgender kids

Press
Chicago Sun-Times


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Laverne Cox speaks out against Trump's rollback of protections for transgender students

Marie Solis
Mic


Laverne Cox

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Republican Lawmaker With Transgender Son Slams White House for Reversing Protections

Carmen Sesin
NBC


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Trump Rescinds Rules on Bathrooms for Transgender Students

Jeremy W. Peters, Jo Becker, Julie Hirschfeld Davis
The New York Times


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22 February 2017

Transgender Kenosha teen's win not based on federal order

Press
StarTribune


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Betsy DeVos Reportedly Felt "Uncomfortable" With Trump's Plans to Undo Protections for Transgender Students

Maggie Mallon
Glamour


 Betsy DeVos

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Mombian: Warmth for the Winter

Dana Rudolph
Pridesource


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A Clarifying Moment in American History

Eliot A. Cohen
The Atlantic


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The Trump Administration Is Set to Reverse Transgender Bathroom Protections

Osita Nwanevu
Slate


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21 February 2017

Cinemas across the US to screen 1984 in protest against Donald Trump (UK)

Adam Boult
The Telegraph


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LGBT community rallies for LB 173 at Capitol news conference (AUDIO)

Brent Martin
Nebraska Radio Network


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The Crying Game: 25th Anniversary Edition

Tim Isaac
Big Gay Picture Show


Dil (Jaye Davidson) and Fergus (Stephen Rea)

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Transgender woman punched on Albany's Central Avenue

Emily Masters
timesunion


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Trump Will Do Away With Obama Transgender Student Guidelines, Report Says

Alberto Luperon
Law Newz


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20 February 2017

John Oliver Eviscerates Donald Trump’s Ties to Vladimir Putin

Matthew Dessem
Slate*


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Democrats to test Virginia's GOP incumbents in every House district won by Clinton

Patricia Sullivan
The Roanoke Times

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ezs note:  If you live in one of Virginia's troglodyte Republican districts, you know what to do - volunteer, vote, and if no one is running in your district, run yourself!

Pakistan’s transgender community seeks reformation (Qatar)

Press
Gulf News


Peshawar, Pakistan

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Transgender with serious illness talks about life, acceptance

Tammie Gercken
The News-Herald


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These transgender patients now have a place to change their lives all at once

Patrick Harris
Miami Herald


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19 February 2017

Trump says remark about Sweden referred to something on TV

Matti Huuhtanen
ABC


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I'm Proud Of My Liberal Bubble, Where Being Intolerant Means Not Putting Up With Bigotry

Robbie Medwed
NCRM


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A parent has launched a lawsuit against the wrestling league because a transgender teen won (UK)

Meka Beresford
Pink News


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ezs note: Huh, huh.  You lost.  Get over it, dumbasses.

Ecuador transgender people vote for first time according to chosen gender (Malaysia)

Alexander Ulmer and Yury Garcia
The Star Online


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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: I Was Only Joking About A Bill Forcing NFL Players To Stand For The National Anthem

Emma Baccelleri
Deadspin


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18 February 2017

McCain Takes Trump’s Worldview To Task In Fiery Munich Speech

Jack Davis
Western Journalism


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LGBT employees ask DeVos to keep protections

Maria Danilova
Hattiesburg American


spoof of Betsy DeVos (Jo Firestone)

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Mormon Church joins fight against federal transgender rights directive

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation


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Hungarian slaughterhouse love story wins Berlin fest's Golden Bear (Australia)

Press
7 News


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‘Go f*ck yourself!’: Watch Larry Wilmore rip Milo’s ‘douchey little ass’ for attacking transgender adults

Tom Boggoni
Raw Story

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Costa Mesa, California


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ezs note:  And off we go to Costa Mesa, California!  Wheeeee!

17 February 2017