Showing posts with label transgender. Show all posts
Showing posts with label transgender. Show all posts

27 May 2017

Muslim drag queen Asifa Lahore comes out as transgender

James Besanville
Gay Star News


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18 May 2017

Person shot & killed in Fresno may have been deaf & transgender

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation


Imer Eliu Alvarado

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ezs note:  The person who was murdered yesterday has been identified as Imer Eliu Alvarado.  Unfortunately, the person was misidentified - he is a transgender man.  If you have any information, please call the Fresno Police Department at 559-621-7000.  Thanks.

12 May 2017

Religious Parents Open Up About Their Daughter Coming Out as Transgender

Brittney McNamara
Teen Vogue


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27 April 2017

Three dozen House Democrats urge Senate to reject Trump's pick for Army secretary

Michael Collins
USA Today


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ezs note:  YOU can make the difference in rejecting Mark Green for Army secretary. Call the two Senators (remember, there are two from every state) and let him/her know that you are AGAINST the nomination.   If you are a retired or active servicemember, it's  that much better.  Contact www.senate.gov to get further information.

19 April 2017

Transgenders seek welfare board (India)

Press
The Hans India


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17 April 2017

Former racing car driver becomes first openly transgender ballet dancer to pass Royal Academy of Dance exam (Ireland)

Shehab Khan and Helen Hoddinott
The Irish Times


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please press:  http://www.independent.ie

16 April 2017

Transgender: Allow Us To Be Us

Dusty Rader
Hartford Courant


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07 April 2017

Trump’s Expected Pick To Lead The Army Believes Being Transgender Is A Disease

Amanda Terkel
The Huffington Post


Sen. Mark Green

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ezs note:  Please remember to urge your Senators to vote NO on the nomination of Mark Green's position as Secretary of the Army. You can find their phone numbers at www.senate.gov.

29 March 2017

SD Voters May See Marijuana, Transgender Plans In 2018

Adel Toay
KDLT


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ezs note: South Dakota residents - transgender folks and allies CAN put this stupid bill in the grave where it belongs. How?  Have the courage to talk about it.  Politely discuss the onerous nature this bill would have.

'I WAS LIVING A LIE' World War 2 hero comes out as transgender at the age of NINETY – and changes her name from Peter to Patricia

Brittany Vonow
The Sun


Patricia Davies

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ezs note:  Patricia - we were proud of you then - and are even more proud of you now!

Transgender Visibility in the Workplace

Beck Bailey
HRC

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ezs note:  One important thing to take note of is the Corporate Equality Index. If you are in a crappy job, you would do well to check this out.