25 August 2017

Small Towns Take Big Stand for Transgender Youth

Peter Tchoryk, Sarah Tchoryk
HRC


Dexter, MI

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Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War Vet, Slams Trump's Transgender Ban

Maggie Mallon
Glamour


Sen. Tammy Duckworth

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22 August 2017

Today's Impeach-O-Meter: Donald Trump Has Angered the Turtle

Ben Mathis-Lilley
Slate


Sen. Mitch McConnell

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Japan companies add more measures taken for LGBT workers, but lag behind US, Europe

Press
LMTonline


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Some Health Insurance Companies Still Deny Care To Transgender People

Kasandra Brabaw
Refinery 29

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Up to 20 people allegedly attack transgender teen at pool party

Staff
CBS News


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Pride In The Park brings transgender people together

Julia Music
The Oakland (MI) County Times


Pontiac, MI

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21 August 2017

5000 DONALD TRUMP ECSTASY PILLS WERE SEIZED IN GERMANY

Staff
mixmag


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ezs note:  Aw, come on - we have to put up with this slobbering shitbag in the White House - we can't have a few happy pills to ease the pain???

In Malta retains top spot in league of most LGBTQ-friendly destinations (UK)

Press
TTG


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Ashley's story: life as a transgender service member at Dover Air Force Base

Megan Pauly
WDDE (Delaware Public Radio)


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KU professor to release new book on the rise of transgender rights

Angie Baldelomar
kansan.com

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Transgender teen study reveals shocking substance abuse statistics (UK)

Jessica Glass
Pink News


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ezs note:  If you think you have a substance abuse problem - there is help!!

20 August 2017

Connecticut colleges work to accommodate transgender, non-binary students in safe learning environment

Brian Zahn
New Haven Register


Connecticut flag

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ezs note:  Did you know that Connecticut has one of the friendliest transgender campuses - private or public - of any state in the union?  It may be a little late, but this might be good if you are considering transferring.  Hell, you might like living here after you graduate!  (As opposed to - *ahem* - North Carolina)  

19 August 2017

Transgender Pakistanis Win Legal Victories, but Violence Goes On

Mehreen Zahra-Malik
The New York Times


East Alton,Illinois


transgender average population:  21 (rounded down)*

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ezs note:  Welcome to East Alton, Illinois!

*notes on statistics - Okay, I'm gonna get a little geeky here.  However, it's important to validate the statistics.  Ashley Smith (whose other claim to fame was a pic taken with the governor) was her claim to have 1 out of 300 people being transgender.  I looked askance at this figure - after all, I'm a stickler for accurate statistics - but they have been verified by The Williams Institute, a UCLA think tank.  Granted, this is only one study, but this is a national survey of some weight.   Therefore, I trust their study.  

18 August 2017

Steve Bannon's Departure Won't Change Donald Trump

Peter Beinart
The Atlantic


Donald n' pals

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'I Am A Transwoman, Not A Man Who Dresses Like A Woman'

Zongile Nhlapo
HuffPost (South Africa)




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Federal civil rights panel condemns Trump's military transgender ban

Melissa Quinn
Washingon Examiner


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Film by Beijing Students Explores Being Young and Transgender in China

Tang Yucheng
The New York Times


Zhang Yuge, lead role in Escape

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Transgender Hockey Star Harrison Browne Comes Out of Retirement

Lyndsey D'Arcangelo
NBC Sports


Harrison Browne
(before uniform change)

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17 August 2017

DONALD TRUMP’S IMPLOSION CANNOT BE CONTROLLED

Abigail Tracy
Vanity Fair


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Trans Pioneer Holly Boswell, Who Created The Transgender Symbol, Passes Away At 66

Kristina Marusic
newnownext


Holly Boswell and hir creation

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ezs note:  Today, we use a certain symbol (⚧) without thinking about the creator.  Well, today we should think about hir. Ze passed away this weekend.  Rest in peace, Holly.

District man found not guilty in fatal stabbing of transgender woman at bus stop

Keith L. Alexander
The Washington Post


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Transgender pupils to be recognised in future A-level results

Rachael Pells
The Independent


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16 August 2017

The White House Is Under Siege

David A. Graham
The Atlantic


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NY protects transgender people from health insurance denials

James T. Mulder
NYup.com


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Transgender ‘bathroom bill’ fails again in Texas as special session ends

Sandhya Somashekhar
The Washington Post


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12 August 2017

Transgender Benefits Revisited?

Matthew Chiarello (for Snell and Wilmer)
JD Supra



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The Foolish Transgender Debate in Texas

Editorial Board
The New York Times


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Eastman, Georgia


Eastman, GA

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ezs note:  Ridin' down the rails - this time, we'll see Eastman, Georgia! Woo-hoo!

11 August 2017

Surveillance video released from night transgender woman was murdered

Tyisha Fernandez; Nefertiti Jaquez
WSB-TV


Tee Tee Dangerfield

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ezs note:  Even if you previously looked at the picture, take another look.  This time, police surveillance got a much better video of the alleged culprit.  If you recognize him, please call 404-577-TIPS.  Thanks.

Navy secretary on transgender ban: 'Any patriot' should be able to serve

Jeremy Herb
CNN


Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer

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ezs note:  We're cracking up!  We're cracking up!

Transgender TV characters have the power to shape audience attitudes

Springer
Science Daily


Becoming Us (Family ABC)

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10 August 2017

Why was ‘Juicy’ murdered? Family of transgender woman asks for help

Charles Rabin
Miami Herald


Chayviss "Chay" Darice Reed

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ezs note: Police has as of yet been unable to locate the murderer of Ms. Reed.  If you live or work in the area of Miami-Dade County, please contact police by calling 305-4POLICE.  Thanks.

09 August 2017

The Madman With Nuclear Weapons is Donald Trump, Not Kim Jong-un

Mehdi Hasan
The Intercept


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Video: Transgender Woman Kicked Out of Miami Beach Grocery Store

Tim Elfrink
Miami New Times


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FBI raided Paul Manafort’s home — the same morning Trump tweeted his transgender ban

Charlie May
Salon


Paul Manafort, in better days

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Kentucky man, transgender wife sue Amazon for workplace bias

David Crary
ABC News


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Transgender service members sue over Trump ban

Laura Jarrett
CNN


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08 August 2017

Chickenhawk in Chief

James Fallows
The Atlantic


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Group pushing to repeal Massachusetts’ transgender non-discrimination law

Elisha Machado
WWLP


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ezs note:  Massachusetts residents - you just step up and mark NO to this Byzantine bill.  And... don't forget to vote!   

Texas Transgender Bathroom Bill Falters Amid Mounting Opposition

David Montgomery
The New York Times

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ezs note:  Texans - despite the funny drawing up top, it's always good to be diligent.  Call your State Senator AND State Representative and tell them to vote NO on this horrible bill.  Thanks.

California transgender camp one of only of its kind in the world, plans underway for branch in Colorado

Jocelyn Gecker
The Denver Post


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