Cambridge Dictionary expands its definition of 'woman' to include transgender women

Katie Kindelan

ABC News

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(formerly Cambridge Dictionary)

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lead story - Adding depth to the popular discussion of transgender rights

Peter Dizikes

MIT News

Cambridge, MA

MIT

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ezs note:  Please note that Edward Schiappa's book can be read by clicking on the hotlink 'an open access version'.

Facebook - Facebook staff complained for years about their lobbyists’ power

Emily Birnbaum

Politico

Facebook

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booster shots - FDA panel supports Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for older Americans and other adults at higher risk of infection

Karen Weintraub, Elizabeth Weise

USA Today

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

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ezs note:  Don't know about you, but I'm gonna be smart and check with my local pharmacy to see if this might be right for me.  People who are 65 or older, or who are younger but have a compromising condition should definitely consider this.

COVID epidemic - Anti-vaccine groups changing into 'dance parties' on Facebook to avoid detection

Ben Collins, Brandy Zadrozny

NBC News

Nothing more needs be said...

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Donald Trump - The only decision Facebook should make on Trump

Kara Alaimo

CNN

Facebook (early)

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Impeach Trump? Cambridge, Mass., weighs calling probe (Canada)

Press
CTV

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A MOMENT OF UNCERTAINTY FOR TRANSGENDER RIGHTS

Jeannie Suk Gersen
The New Yorker

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Addressing the Trump Conflict Issues

Laurence Tribe and Mark Green
The New York Times

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New suicide prevention strategies for gay, transgender youth

Press
Science Codex

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American Repertory Theater seeks transgender actors

Press
Wicked Local Cambridge

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Yay Harriet Tubman!

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Transgender swimmer Schuyler Bailar featured on "60 Minutes"

Jim Buzinski
Outsports

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Young transgender women face mental health risks

Alan Mozes
UPI

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Trans People Won't Be Equal While We're Treated Like Children (UK)

Sarah Brown
The Huffington Post UK

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Transgender charities get $20 million windfall to tackle anti-trans violence (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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Christian Attitudes to Transgender People Are Changing

Duncan J. Dormor
The Huffington Post

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Massachusetts’ Mayors Call on Legislature, Governor to Support Transgender Rights

Maureen McCarty
HRC

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ezs note:  If you do live in one of the Massachusetts cities that are petitioning for equality, be sure to e-write your thanks.  If not, ask them why the hell not!

Barney Frank opens up on politics and married life

Patrick Saunders
http://thegavoice.com

to read more, go to:  http://thegavoice.com/barney-frank-opens-life-politics-married-life/

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