11 April 2018

lead story - To live openly as a transgender woman, she had to flee (...)

Khushbu Shah, Emanuella Grinberg
CNN


Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

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10 April 2018

Donald Trump - F.B.I. Raids Office of Trump’s Longtime Lawyer Michael Cohen; Trump Calls It ‘Disgraceful’

Matt Apuzzo
The New York Times


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Japan - Fukuoka begins official recognition of LGBT partnerships

Press
The Japan Times


Fukuoka, Japan

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civil rights - LGBT workers are protected from workplace discrimination, Texas judge says in 'earth-shattering' new ruling

Lauren McGaughy
The Dallas Morning News


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Hawaii - Bill Calls For Hawaii To Protect Students Who Allege Harassment

Suevon Lee
Honolulu Civil Beat


Hawaii State Capitol

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Transgender Kyrgyz seek unlikely refuge in Russia

Katie Arnold
BBC


Kyrgyzstan

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09 April 2018

Donald Trump - FBI raids Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's office for details on payment to Stormy Daniels

Tom Winter, Dartunorro Clark
NBC News


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Australia - Being transgender in outback Queensland

Harriet Tatham, Esther Macintyre
ABC (Australia)


Mt. Isa, NW Queensland, Australia

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Oklahoma Residents See Subtle Hiring Discrimination

Grant D. Crawford
US News and World Report


Tahlequah, OK

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Minnesota - The most frequently challenged books of 2017

Press
MPR


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ezs note:  Here's one small way you can make a big difference in your town or city.  Find out when the library board meets in your town or city - then attend.  If for some reason board members seem squeamish about listing certain types of books, ask them why.  Attend early, and often.

The struggle of Egypt's transgender community

Marc Espanol
Al-Monitor


Derr Temple, Egypt

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08 April 2018

Ghana - LGBT community in Ghana calls for a referendum on gay rights

Press
GhanaWeb


Aburi Botanical Garden, Ghana

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civil rights - Trans Ohioans Are Asking for Basic Human Dignity

James Esseks
ACLU


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Pennsylvania - IUP student disciplined in classroom dispute allowed to return to class

Matt McKinney
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


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ezs note:  A few thoughts here -  my own feelings are that Mr. Ingle's opinions are silly at best, repugnant at worst.  But, like it or not, they are his opinions, and they deserve a hearing.  I only hope that at a more conservative university, such as Liberty University, the same freedoms are offered.


Transgender Runners Can Race Boston Marathon Under Identified Gender

Alexis Diao
NPR


Boston Marathon (in Wellesley, MA)

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07 April 2018

Donald Trump - US politicians break ranks over Donald Trump’s ‘nuts’ trade moves against China

Zhenhua Lu
South China Morning Post


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Barbados - Not in Barbados! Government minister says no gay marriages will be allowed

Press
Carribean 360


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civil rights - 'Whoever it was, was angry': Transgender woman found shot dead in car on SC roadway

Teddy Kulmala
The State


Sasha Wall

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ezs note:  If you live in or around Chesterfield County, South Carolina, and you have any information regarding the shooting of Sasha Wall, please call the sheriff's department at (843) 623-2101.  Thanks.

Montana - Coming out in STEM: Factors affecting retention of sexual minority STEM students

Bryce E. Hughes
Science Advances


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PROFESSOR CLAIMS WOMEN WHO WEAR JEANS GIVE BIRTH TO TRANSGENDER CHILDREN

Shane Croucher
Newsweek


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06 April 2018

Olive Hill, Kentucky


estimated transgender population:  9*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Ah, yes... Olive Hill, Kentucky . As the author points out, racism was a dark spot in Olive Hill's past.  Kudos, however, for the author telling the truth.  Maybe Olive Hill's future will be better than its past.

Donald Trump - Putin has dirt on Trump, claims Russian treason defence lawyer

Nastasya Tay
SBS News


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Netherlands - Revolutionary housing project brings Dutch youth together with refugees

Josie Le Blond
UNHCR


St. Nicolaaskerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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civil rights - Ricky Martin Celebrates New Transgender Rights for Puerto Ricans

Abby Jones
Billboard


Taino Village, Puerto Rico

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Delaware - Hospital System in Delaware Earns Leader Status in LGBTQ Healthcare for Seventh Consecutive Year

Press
Newswise


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Top medical group says 'no medically valid reason' to ban transgender troops

Veronica Stracqualursi
CNN


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05 April 2018

Donald Trump denies knowing of $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels

Ben Jacobs
The Guardian




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please press:  www.theguardian.com

France - French Olympic Gold Medalist Comes Out As Transgender

Dan Avery
newnownext


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civil rights - US court grants rights to transgender people in Puerto Rico

Press
Washington Post


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Georgia - Georgia Is Currently Fighting Its Own Civil War

Jeff Graham
Advocate


Atlanta, Georgia

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Nobu restaurant accused of telling transgender chef to act like a man

Kate Lamb
The Guardian


Nobu Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur

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04 April 2018

Donald Trump - DOW PLUNGES AS TRUMP ANNOUNCES U.S. “CAN’T LOSE” ON TARIFFS BECAUSE WE’VE “ALREADY LOST”

Bess Levin
Vanity Fair


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Saudi Arabia - Saudi Teen Commits Suicide After Coming Out To His Family

Dan Avery
newnownext


Mecca, Saudi Arabia (from Jabal Nur)

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civil rights - Civil Rights Bill for Trans Prisoners Breaks Ground in State Capitol

Ellen McGrody
The Bay City Beacon


Tower Bridge, Sacramento, CA

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Illinois - Before they transition, some transgender youth preserve fertility by banking sperm or eggs

Angie Leventis Lourgos
Chicago Tribune


human sperm

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Anti-transgender discrimination loses in Alaska vote

Zack Ford
ThinkProgress


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03 April 2018

Donald Trump - PAUL MANAFORT’S NEW LEGAL NIGHTMARE IS EVEN WORSE NEWS FOR TRUMP

Abigail Tracy
Vanity Fair


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Costa Rica - Vocal Marriage Opponent Loses Costa Rica Presidential Election

Michael Lavers
Pride Source


Iglesia Immaculata Concepciòn, Costa Rica

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Transgender Woman Shot Dead in Motel Is 7th Killed in U.S. This Year, Rights Advocates Say

Christine Hauser
The New York Times


Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Iowa - Transgender Iowa teen will be allowed to attend Boys State

Linh Ta
Des Moines Register


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Prosecutors seek death penalty in killing of transgender teen

Staff
Crimesider


Texas County Administrative Center, Houston, MO

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02 April 2018

Not good enough, Ms. Esty


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ezs note:  Consider the following quote from The Virginian-Pilot:

Up until this week, (Tony) Baker was employed by Sandy Hook Promise in an advocacy role for the gun control group, a job he landed with a favorable recommendation from (Elizabeth) Esty.  (italics mine)

Somehow,  Ms. Esty thinks that this ending of her term will assuage people.  Not this time, Liz, not this time.  You need to get your ass out of there.  NOW.


Donald Trump isn’t Winston Churchill. He’s Neville Chamberlain.

Christian Caryl
The Washington Post


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Iraq - 'The world is changing': Iraqi LGBT group takes campaign to streets

Alex MacDonald
Middle East Eye


Sulemaniyah, Iraq

http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rasan-1330280220

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civil rights - Transgender people one step closer to equal protection

Linds Jakows
Fosters.com


Concord, NH

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Arizona - A year after snub at Pride Parade, Trans Queer Pueblo launches week of action

Maria Poletta
azcentral.


Pueblo, Arizona

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Jennifer Williams Is Transgender, Republican, and Not Giving Up

Samantha Allen
Daily Beast


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01 April 2018

Donald Trump - An ‘angry and disgusted’ Charles Barkley unloads on Trump and his supporters

Cindy Boren
The Washington Post


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Switzerland - Swiss transgender group launches campaign against workplace discrimination

Press
swissinfo.ch


Swiss Alps, Switzerland

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civil rights - Fayetteville residents gather for Transgender Day of Visibility

Ashton Eley
ArkansasOnline


Fayetteville, AR

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