Massachusetts - Remembering Rita: The 20th Transgender Day Of Remembrance Is Painfully Personal For Boston

Quincy Walters
WBUR

Boston, MA (ca. 1730)

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Ohio - Transgender individuals in central Ohio have hard time finding work

Rob Sneed
WCMH

Columbus, OH

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'The personal is the political': Model Teddy Quinlivan reveals transgender identity

Clive Martin
CNN

Teddy Quinlivan

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This Trans Woman Has ‘Personal’ Reasons To Campaign For Clinton

Curtis Wong
The Huffington Post

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Jazz Jennings Gets Personal About Transgender Bathroom Debate

James MichaelNichols
The Huffington Post

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A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate

Lizette Alvarez
The New York Times

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ezs note:  It goes to show you that what is needed in Congress is not a label, such as Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, what have you - what is needed are thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent people.  Thanks, Ms Ros-Lehtinen!

Web series celebrates personal stories of transgender people across Canada (Canada)

Susan Hay
Global News

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"I Can't Breathe": The Personal is the Political - Part I

South Side Sports Chick

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State Senator Announces 'I'm Gay. Get Over It.' During Push For LGBT Hate Crimes Bill

Sara Bondioli

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Transgender woman to right-wing councilman: Your Bible talk is a smoke screen for personal prejudice

KATIE MCDONOUGH
http://www.salon.com


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Transgender City Manager Ousted From Lake Worth for ‘Personal Reasons’ (www.southfloridagaynews.com)

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