12 September 2017

Edith Windsor, Whose Same-Sex Marriage Fight Led to Landmark Ruling, Dies at 88


Robert D. McFadden
The New York Times


Edie Windsor (1929-2017)

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Edie.  You will always be remembered.

Busting the transgender barrier (Cambodia)

Press
Khmer Times


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Are transgender military members more suicidal than others? A careful look at the data puts that in doubt.

Michael Flynn
The Washington Post


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Christian couple blasted by outraged mum of transgender child in furious This Morning row (UK)

Neela Debnath
Express

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11 September 2017

A History Of Donald Trump’s Tasteless Comments About 9/11

Marina Fang
HuffPost


Professor conducts study regarding transgender teens

Ian Craddock
The Panther


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How the LGBT movement came together to fight Trump’s transgender military ban

Eric van der Vort
The Washington Post


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Pair of senators submit amendment to delay Trump transgender ban

Jordain Carney
The Hill


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A PATIENT GETS THE NEW TRANSGENDER SURGERY SHE HELPED INVENT

Megan Molteni
Wired




Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai

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10 September 2017

Donald Trump Hasn’t Faced a Single Climate Change Question Since Hurricanes Hit

Sam Stein
The Daily Beast


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Mona Ahmed, transgender & photographer’s muse, dies at 81

Sonya Lakhani
The Indian Express


Mona Ahmed (1935-2017)

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Mona...

Transgender activist shot and killed outside Tenderloin strip club

Michael Barba
San Francisco Examiner


San Francisco, Tenderloin district

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ezs note:  San Francisco residents (particularly those in the Tenderloin section) - if you have any information about the murder of Anthony Torres (Bubbles) please call the San Francisco Police Department at 929-9446.  Thanks. 

Sharon Police answer suit filed over transgender shooting death

Mike Gautner
WFMJ


Sharon, PA

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Newsreader claims she was rejected by the BBC for being transgender (UK)

Ed Gleave
Daily Star


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09 September 2017

The Donald Trump Gold Rush

Frank Bruni
The New York Times


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You Can Play As A Transgender Character In New “South Park” Video Game

Brandon Voss
NewNowNext


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Grandparents Day Reflection: Loving our Transgender Grandchild

Bobbie L. Celeste
HRC


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Transgender Iowan deploys to Hurricane Irma despite president's ban

Courtney Crowder
The Des Moines Register


Sint Maarten

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Montgomery, West Virginia


average transgender population: 5
(rounded down*)
Montgomery, WV

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ezs note: Well, it's time to visit  Montgomery, West Virginia and see what this small town has to offer!

*Credit:  UCLA

08 September 2017

Donald Trump and I are opposites — he doesn't work: Sen. Al Franken

John Harwood
CNBC


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Fliers distributed throughout Grass Lake opposing transgender bathroom rule

Andrew Surma
MLive


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ezs note:  Wowwwww... have you ever noticed that, in a few short decades, 'intermingling of the races' turned into 'intermingling of the sexes' with the change of ONE word?

'Grass Lake resident', you may wish to reconsider your wording.  So you don't sound like a complete asshole. 

Marriage Could Offer More Protections to Transgender Couples

Kimberly Lawson
Brides


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Transgender woman’s death highlights toll of violence and community distrust of police

Willis Ryder Arnold
St. Louis Public Radio


A Christian Group Is Paying For Transgender People's Surgeries To Atone For The Church's Discrimination

Kimberley Truong
Refinery 29


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07 September 2017

Why I care about Hurricanes Harvey and Irma - and why you should too


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ezs note:  By now (unless you've been living in a cave) you've undoubtedly heard of  Hurricane Harvey  and Hurricane Irma.  One way that you can help is the  American Red Cross.  Another alternative is Help 4 Hurricane Relief.  Monies collected will also go to the American Red Cross.

Please, help your friends.

Donald Trump Can’t Pivot Out of the Trouble He’s In

John Cassidy
The New Yorker


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First Openly Transgender Contestant to Compete in Miss Montana Pageant: ‘I Want to Help the LGBTQI Community’

Julie Mazziotta
People


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How to ensure a safe school year for Michigan's transgender kids

Sarah Tchoryk
Detroit Free Press


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Transgender Nurse Fights for Equal Rights

Sara E. Teller
Legal Reader

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Vocal therapy helps some transgender people find their voice

Paige Pfleger
The Lily


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06 September 2017

Donald Trump Can’t Hide From His DACA Decision

Frank Rich
New York


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The United States Cannot Be Trusted

Mark Joseph Stern
Slate


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ezs note:  If we combine our efforts - transgender people, DACA folks, Black folks - the more powerful we will be. Just a thought.

Spelman College: Transgender Women Can Now Attend Historically Black School

Christina Coleman
Essence


Spelman College (Atlanta)

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Why is Portland’s Transgender Homeless Population Growing So Fast?

Thatcher Schmid
Willamette Weekly


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School bans skirts to make uniform 'gender neutral' for transgender students and combat complaints about 'decency' (UK)

Camilla Turner
The Telegraph


Lewes, UK

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04 September 2017

Put one in the eye of Herr Asshole!


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ezs note:  Yeah, yeah, I know.  It's time for me to bug you again.  But think about this:  You may think of a tiny grain of sand.  Insignificant and puny, you think.  But someone picks up a handful of sand and throws it in Herr Asshole's face.

Now that's satisfaction!

Now here's what I would like you to do. Go to your town or city hall and register and vote.  Some like our state is very progressive - but move over a state or two and they're very regressive.  No matter the state, do it now and feel good about your ability to vote.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.

In Defense of the Truth

Charles Blow
The New York Times


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Preston radio station rapped by Ofcom over transgender comment (UK)

Ed Walker
Blog Preston


Preston, UK

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‘Why drop transgender persons from Wages Bill?’: Activists question govt stand on labour rights (India)

Geetika Mantri
The News Minute


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An Open Letter to Defense Secretary James Mattis on the Transgender Ban

Jen O'Ryan
The Good Men Project


James Mattis

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The Purge Of Transgender People From American Life Has Begun

Brynn Tannehill
HuffPost


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To all my US friends, happy Labor Day!


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03 September 2017

UAE drops jail term for Singaporeans for 'dressing feminine' (Singapore)

Agence France-Presse
The Nation (Singapore)


United Arab Emirates

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Arts & Craft: Will Cashier's story trump current events?

Dan Craft
Pantagraph


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Government drops plan to protect transgender labour rights (India)

Somesh Jha
The Hindu


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Decorated JBLM soldier says she has a duty to fight Trump’s military transgender ban

Bob Young
Seattle Times


Joint Base Lewis - McChord

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02 September 2017

Why transgender people are being sterilised in some European countries (UK)

M. H.
The Economist


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Americus, Georgia


average transgender population: 57 
(rounded up)*

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ezs note:  Well, it's time for us to visit Americus, Georgia!  The Windsor Hotel, Habitat for Humanity, The Roslyn Center for Caregiving - all here for you to see!

Credit:  UCLA