07 August 2018

Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka lacks progress in protecting rights of women, LGBT community and minorities: UK

Press
economynext


Sri Lanka

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civil rights - How Caitlyn Jenner Is Secretly Fighting Trump’s White House on Transgender Rights

Ramin Setoodeh
Variety


Caitlyn Jenner

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Minnesota - All are welcome in Hastings (unless you’re transgender), say pastors

Hannah Jones
Citypages


Hastings, MN

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lead story - Democrats poised to pick transgender woman for Vermont governor

Ben Schreckinger
Politico


Underhill, Vermont

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VIDEO - Matt Baume - Texas GOP's Wildly Anti-LGBT Platform


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06 August 2018

Luxembourg - Luxembourg makes status change for transgender people easier

Barbara Tasch
Luxembourg Times


Luxembourg City, Luxembourg  (Chamber Of Deputies)

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civil rights - Iowa 4-H director fired after gay, transgender inclusion policy inflames conservative groups

Courtney Crowder
USA Today

  
4-H symbol

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Indiana - Indiana school must allow transgender to use male bathroom

Press
The Seattle Times


Evansville, IN

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lead story - Transgender men can help the #MeToo movement. Don’t exclude us

Lee Hurley
The Guardian


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In memoriam...


Today, another fire burns in Chicago... 😟

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VIDEO - Matt Baume - Trump's "Religious Liberty Task Force" is a Major Threat


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05 August 2018

Donald Trump - Paul Manafort’s First Trial Is a Sideshow. The Next One Won’t Be.

Cristian Farias
New York


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ezs note:  I know it's a long read, but the 92-page document is important.  Please read it if you have the time.

Thailand - Major beauty brands are celebrating the Thai trans community

Sofia Lotto Persio
Pink News



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civil rights - Five Ways HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council Shows Up for LGBTQ Youth

Helen Parshall
HRC


US Capitol

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please press:  www.hrc.org

ezs note:  Even if you're only slightly uncertain as to your ability to vote, it might be wise to make sure.  Make a voting plan!

Nebraska - Social Success at First Veteran LGBTQ Event in Omaha

Jennifer Scales
DVIDS


Omaha, NE

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ezs note:  LGBTQ veterans - in case you missed it, here are some numbers you can reach the Whole Health Program (Nebraska only):

Omaha - 402-599-2130
Lincoln - 402-486-7822
Grand Island - 308-395-3495
    

lead story - NHS threatened with legal action unless it offers transgender people fertility treatment

Josh Gabbatiss
Independent


London, UK

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04 August 2018

Donald Trump - Debate rages over Trump tweets and obstruction

Morgan Chalfant
The Hill


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Dominican Republic - Gay Pride Parade in the Dominican Republic: Shift in the country’s culture?

Joaquin Salazar
via.news


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civil rights - Middle school principal wrote transgender women ‘are NOT women.’ He says he regrets it.

Lexi Cortes
Belleville News-Democrat


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ezs note:  If this paragraph were written by a janitor or a substitute teacher,  yeah, maybe I'd give him/her a pass. But a principal???  I'm not going to tell you what to do, but I'd think long and hard if I were offered this position. 

Virginia - Michael Berlucchi, Kathy Hinson and Tracey Swinarsky: Beach coalition to work for equal rights

Michael Berlucchi, Kathy Hinson, Tracey Swinarsky
The Virginian-Pilot


Virginia Beach, VA

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lead story - 'Pose' Renewal Is Proof That Transgender People Can Play Trans Characters and Succeed, Producer Says

Lesley Goldberg
The Hollywood Reporter


Pose (TV show)

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03 August 2018

Springfield, Missouri


estimated transgender population:  971*
(rounded up)

Springfield, MO

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ezs note:  Horace Duncan.  Fred Coker.  Will Allen.   Three African-Americans who were taken from their homes and lynched.  Springfield, Missouri did what was right and put up a plaque commemorating this ugly event - but it's only worth it if you take the children to the square and let them know what happened there.

Donald Trump - Stephen Colbert Delivers Blistering Takedown Of Ivanka Trump: ‘WHAT DO YOU DO?’ (see video)

Lee Moran
HuffPost


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Spain - Miss Universe's first transgender contestant aims to be a role model for trans kids

Press
USA Today


section of ruins, Sevilla, Spain

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civil rights - Transgender passport rules haven't changed, advocates confirm amid concerns

Kit Ramgopal
NBC News


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ezs note:  If you have a friend who is a lawyer and are planning a trip, it might be best to doublecheck. But overall, this is good news (for a change!)

Massachusetts - ACLU Massachusetts helps release 14 transgender immigrants from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody

Kristin LaFratta
MassLive


Here's to you, Trump!

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lead story - Parents of three transgender teens sue Warren County judge to allow name change

Staff
WCPO


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02 August 2018

Donald Trump - Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Bonkers Tweet About ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ Goes Awry

Lee Moran
HuffPost


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Belarus - Belarus Refuses Asylum For Uzbek Transgender Woman

Press
RFE/RL


Minsk, Belarus

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civil rights - Providence charter school responds to ACLU lawsuit over transgender student policy

Linda Borg
Providence Journal


Providence, RI

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Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania transgender bathroom case splits U.S. appeals court

Jonathan Stempel
Reuters


Boyertown, PA

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lead story - Freemasons accept transgender women who joined as men

Press
BBC


Freemason symbol

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VIDEO - Matt Baume - Rhoda's Gay Friend on the Mary Tyler Moore Show


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01 August 2018

Donald Trump - Unhinged conservative conspiracy theory goes mainstream at Trump’s Tampa rally

Luke Barnes
Think Progress


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Bermuda - Bermuda government files appeal against same-sex marriage ruling

Press
Jamaica Observer


Hamilton, Bermuda

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civil rights - ACLU sues Providence school for not providing policy on transgender students

Frank Maradiaga
NBC Providence


Providence, RI (City Hall)

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Ohio - Russell Toomey: Proposed law would harm children with gender issues

Russell Toomey
Columbus Dispatch


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lead story - Why Trans Comic Robin Tran Is OK With Transgender Jokes

Julie Seabaugh
The Hollywood Reporter


Fonda Theatre

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31 July 2018

Donald Trump - Trump says Koch brothers are a 'total joke'

Veronica Stracqualursi
CNN


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Ukraine - Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM)...

Press
Reliefweb


Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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ezs note:  The mention of the LGBTI difficulties is very brief, at the end.  However, other papers may exist.  If you have time, look under Reliefweb's other articles.

civil rights - Under DeVos, agency takes a sharp shift in approach to enforcing civil rights in schools

Laura Meckler
Savannah Morning News


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New York - New York Times Theater Critic Apologizes for Offending ‘Transgender and Nonbinary Communities’

Ben Brantley
The Wrap


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lead story - Helping transgender women find their voice, literally

Amy Ellis Nutt
Chicago Tribune


Vocal Folds (human)

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30 July 2018

Donald Trump - Bob Woodward's new book puts readers 'face to face with Trump'

Jamie Gangel, Dan Merica
CNN


Bob Woodward

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Saudi Arabia - Seven things that will get you arrested in Saudi Arabia

Press
The Week


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civil rights - Rep. Maxine Waters Rebukes Betsy DeVos in New Bill on Civil Rights Probes

Andrew Ujifusa
Education Week


Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)

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Tennessee - Where Tennessee's candidates for governor stand on LGBTQ rights

Natalie Allison
Tennesseean


Nashville, TN (Broadway district)

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lead story - What it means to be transgender in Hollywood today

Luchina Fisher
ABC


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please press:  abcnews.go.com

29 July 2018

Donald Trump - Times publisher warned Trump about labeling journalists as enemies

Hadas Gold
CNN


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Norway - ‘Norway still needs Pride and parades’

Nina Berglund
News in English.no


Steinkjer, Norway rock carvings
(circa 1700-500 BCE [Bronze Age])

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