Transgender rights targeted in twice as many bills this year versus 2015 – report (UK)

Molly Redden
The Guardian

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The first day of her real life

Al Sullivan / asullivan@hudsonreporter.com
Hudson Reporter

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Tokyo cops conclude dogs mauled transgender man’s face after suicide (Japan)

Staff
The Tokyo Reporter

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Tokyo, Japan

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ezs note:  Suicide among transgender people isn't just common in the US - it's worldwide!  In Japan, you can find help through Befrienders International at the following locations:  Aichi, Kumano, Miyazaki, Iwate, Osaka, or Tokyo.  (all times are Japan Standard Time)  Thanks.

Hard-liners inspect transgender Islamic school in Indonesia (Singapore)

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asiaone

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Black Market Hormones a Hurdle for Thai Transgender People (Cambodia)

Delphine Thouvenot and Ju Apilaporn
Khmer Times

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Pastor Redefines 'Church' For Transgender Youth

Stina Sieg
NPR

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Church Leader Suggests Catholics Spurn Girl Scouts, Find Alternatives

Dawn Ennis
Advocate

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My transgender daughter should not have to use the men's restroom (New Zealand)

Tucker Fitzgerald
stuff.co.nz

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Wisconsin mother becomes LGBT activist after transgender son’s suicide

Max Gorden
khon

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'Contorted' route to get transgender help in Wales (UK/Wales)

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BBC

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India’s first transgender modelling agency might expand to Uttarakhand (India)

Shivani Saxema

The Times of India

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Kristiansand, Norway

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Discriminatory “Religious Liberty Accommodations Act” Passes Mississippi House

Ianthe Metzger
HRC

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Pakistan: Guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of the transgender community (Ghana)

William Nicholas Gomes
News Ghana

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Viral Voguer Brendan Jordan Comes Out as Gender Fluid

Emma Sarran Webster
Teen Vogue

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TRANSGENDER PROFESSOR AND ACTIVIST TO GIVE PRESENTATION AT CLARION

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Clarion University

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CIA Has Dedicated Program to Recruit Transgender Individuals

Elizabeth Harrington / elizabeth@freebeacon.com
The Washington Free Beacon

(sorry... I couldn't resist...)

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Just Because I'm Transgender Doesn't Mean I'm Brave

Bethany Grace Howe
The Huffington Post

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Migrating to the US is already risky. Try being a transgender migrant

Amy Stillman
Los Angeles Daily News

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"I Want Transgender People to Not Deal With Any Bullsh*t": What It's Like to Be a Transgender Vocal Coach

Lane Moore
Cosmopolitan

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Start From Here Campaign Gains Support in Detroit

Kate Opalewski
Pridesource

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ezs note:  You can help these worthy causes!  Here are three:

www.startfromhere.org

www.ruthelliscenter.org

www.gofundme.com/nhqjdo

Thanks!

Transgender People Still Experience Barriers to Healthcare

Harvey Makadon MD
Huffington Post

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Governor to meet with transgender South Dakotans

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KOTA

Gov. Dennis Daugaard (South Dakota)

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ezs note:  South Dakotans - hey, Dennis Daugaard is a nice guy.  However, he's receiving tons of e-mail asking him to pass this misguided bill.  You can make a difference by sending a polite e-mail  explaining how you, your family member, or your friend is going to jump through unnecessary hoops if this silly bill is passed, and he should veto this bill.  Thanks. 

Transgender woman files suit against former employer

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Major transgender gathering returning to midstate

David Wenner / dwenner@pennlive.com
Penn Live

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Transgender Patients Face Challenges at the Hospital

Abby Ellin
The New York Times

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Conference focuses on LGBT Elders

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Wicked Local Danvers

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