15 August 2018

lead story - Vermont Nominates 1st US Transgender Candidate for Governor

Press
Snopes


Vermont State House
Montpelier, VT

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14 August 2018

Donald Trump - The Church of Trump

Alex Wagner
The Atlantic


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ezs note:  In some places around this country, Trump is some sort of demigod.  But there's something you can do - register to vote!!! (and get your like-minded friends to register as well)

Russia - Russian filmmaker defies government to shoot rare LGBT feature

Martin Blaney
ScreenDaily


Outlaw (film)

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civil rights - After Facebook posts threaten 12-year-old transgender girl, Oklahoma school district cancels classes

Press
Grand Forks Herald


Achille, OK

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ezs note:  Although this was entered two days ago, the Washington Post article (picked up by the Grand Forks Herald) is much more complete.

Alabama - State ID law causing problems for Alabama transgender woman

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KCCI


Birmingham, AL

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lead story - Man accused of shooting transgender woman at Detroit gas station bound over for trial

Nick Monacelli
clickondetroit


Detroit, MI

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ezs note:  If you are the one who tipped the police, thank you!  


13 August 2018

Donald Trump - GIULIANI ISN’T EVEN PRETENDING TO CARE ABOUT THE LAW ANYMORE

Abigail Tracy
Vanity Fair


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Kenya - Life as a girl

Love Child
mediamax


Nairobi University

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civil rights - A Transition in Care

Elizabeth Segal
US News and World Report


Tijuana, Mexico

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New York - Without an Internet Barrier, Transgender Sex Workers Feel Less Safe

Press
WNYC


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lead story - Transgender advocates adopt lobster emoji

Penelope Overton
Portland Press-Herald


Eyestalk of a lobster

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12 August 2018

Donald Trump - At least 100 newspapers sign up to publish editorials targeting Trump

Morgan Gstalter
The Hill


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Guyana - ‘As a transgender person in Guyana, you feel you’re in a jail yard’‘

Rae Wiltshire
Stabroek News


Guyana, Rupununi Savannah

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civil rights - Violent Parent's Facebook Screenshots Raise Concern

Caleigh Bourgeois
9 News


Achille, OK

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Rhode Island - R.I.’s 2013 validation of same-sex marriage is only the start, advocates say

Madeline List
Providence Journal


Providence, RI

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lead story - ‘How can you be raped?’ Doctor’s words to transgender in India an example of the ‘transphobia’ that stops many getting health care

Priti Satian
South China Morning Post


Kolkata, India

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11 August 2018

Donald Trump - Poll: Trump is as strongly disliked now as Nixon was before he resigned

Harry Enten
CNN


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India - Kerala offers free sex change operations to transgender community after Tamil Nadu

Chinki Sinha
India Today


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civil rights - Human Rights Campaign Endorses Pro-Equality Candidate Candidate Mike Levin for U.S. Congress

Chris Sgro
HRC


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Montana - Bathroom Initiative 'Should Have Been A Slam Dunk,' Montana Family Foundation Says

Corin Cates-Carney
Montana Public Radio


My heart bleeds... NOT!!!

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lead story - Are you sure it wasn’t your girl name?’ Transgender woman outed by airline crew member

Patrick Kelleher
PinkNews


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Wallingford, Connecticut


estimated transgender population:  261*
(rounded down)

Wallingford, CT

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ezs note:  Built by the famed architect I. M. Pei (still alive!), Wallingford, Connecticut is home to the Modernist Paul Mellon Arts Center.  If you are an architecture buff, come on down!

10 August 2018

Donald Trump - Sad! Don Jr. uses obviously photoshopped image to falsely inflate Trump’s approval rating

Aaron Rupar
ThinkProgress


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Hong Kong - Judge ruling a blow to transgender rights in Hong Kong...

Chris Lau
South China Morning Post


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civil rights - Transgender and gender non-conforming women sue New York chicken restaurant for discrimination

John Riley
Metroweekly


Harlem (New York City), NY

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Tennessee - How Bill Lee and Karl Dean plan to win Tennessee's race for governor

Joey Garrison, Dave Boucher
Tennesseean.


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ezs note: It's down in the article, but you might wish to take note of how transgender boys and girls are treated.

lead story - Transgender candidates could make history in upcoming races

Daniel Trotta
Reuters


Christine Hallquist

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ezs note:  One way in which you could make a difference is by giving to victoryfund.org candidates.  From Maine to Alaska, there's probably someone worthy of your support. 

09 August 2018

Donald Trump - Jimmy Kimmel Is Recruiting For Donald Trump’s ‘Space Force’

Lee Moran
HuffPost


Jimmy Kimmel

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Jamaica - The rough, rugged life of a transgender surviving in Ja

Tanesha Mundle
Jamaica Observer


Jamaica

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civil rights - Policy Changes Could Make Air Travel Easier For Transgender People

Casey Mendoza
NewsChannel5


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Virginia - Transgender woman claims discrimination at Shockoe Bottom night club

Allison Norlian
NBC12


Shockoe Bottom, VA (part of Richmond)

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lead story - Wilton Community Center hosts talk on transgender issues

Ashley Saari
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript


Wilton, NH

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08 August 2018

My choice in primaries (Connecticut)


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ezs note:  Well, Primary Day is approaching, (next Tuesday) and you might be thinking of who to vote for.  Well, I thought of this myself, and I thought I'd share them with you.  I'm not endorsing these picks, just thought I'd share them with you.  For the top pick only,  I let you know who both the Democratic and Republican choices are.  Here goes: 

Governor

If you are choosing Democratic:  Joe Ganim, Ned Lamont - Just so you know, I campaigned very briefly for Ned eight years ago.  That having been said, I still looked at his campaign literature very carefully. I still have a few follow-up questions, but I feel comfortable with Ned.  This is not the case with Joe - far from it.   Let's leave his time in the pokey(!)  Bridgeport is the worst city in the state, and under Ganim's watch, it ain't getting any better. 

If you are choosing Republican:  Mark Boughton, Tim Herbst, Steve Obsitnik, Bob Stefanowski, David Stemerman -  Yeah, yeah, I know.  None of these choices are exactly wonderful (at least to me).  But if I had to choose one, Bob Stefanowski would be my choice. He uses the high road, and for me, that's a good sign.

Lieutenant Governor

Susan Bysiewicz, Charlie Stallworth, Eva Bermudez-Zimmerman - Susan is the endorsed candidate, but she's got flaws that I can't overlook.  Bermudez-Zimmerman seems to be the better choice.

Attorney General

Paul Doyle, Chris Mattei, William Tong - William is the best choice, by far.  If Richard Blumenthal retires, I'd pick him to be the next US Senator.

Treasurer

Dita Bhargava, Shawn Wooden - Can we talk, Dita?  You might the most wonderful treasurer in the world.  But you soured me. Permanently.  Go away, Dita. I'm picking Shawn Wooden.

18th State House

Andy Fleischmann, Jillian Gilchrest - A tough choice, because I like and respect them both.  I give the nod to Jillian, though, because it's really time for a change, not any animus toward you.

Donald Trump - Omarosa Secretly Recorded Trump and Played the Audio for People, Sources Say

Lachlan Markay, Asawin Suebsaeng, Maxwell Tani
Daily Beast


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Singapore - PINK DOT: SINGAPORE’S RARE GEM FOR LGBT COMMUNITY SHINES BRIGHTER THAN EVER

Bhavan Jaipragas
South China Morning Post


Singapore

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civil rights - New HRC Report Details Threat Brett Kavanaugh Poses to LGBTQ Americans

Press
Windy City Times


Brett Kavanaugh

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Kentucky - After investigation, Manual principal who made racial remarks is out

Mandy McLaren
Courier-Journal


duPont Manual High School

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ezs note: In addition to the racial remarks, the principal made insensitive remarks to a transgender boy.  These are roughly halfway through the article. 

lead story - Some transgender drivers are being kicked off Uber’s app

Jaden Urbi
CNBC


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07 August 2018

Donald Trump - Wall Street Journal: Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen under investigation for possible tax fraud

Maegan Vazquez
CNN


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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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