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New NYC subway ads promote transgender restroom rights

By Bil Browning · Monday, June 6, 2016 A new campaign from the New York City Commission on Human Rights will start appearing on subways, bus stops, and phone booths soon that will wade right into the hysteria over which bathroom transgender people should use. “Use the restroom consistent with who you are,” the ads … Continue reading “New NYC subway ads promote transgender restroom rights”

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Appeals Court Refuses to Rehear Transgender Restroom Case

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS RICHMOND, Va. — May 31, 2016, 6:45 PM ET The debate over whether transgender students should be able to use the bathrooms that match their gender identity is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court refused Tuesday to reconsider a three-judge panel’s ruling on … Continue reading “Appeals Court Refuses to Rehear Transgender Restroom Case”

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Anohni’s Rousing Protest Pop

The trans singer-songwriter has crafted an album of EDM to save the world. BY JASON LAMPHIER TUE, 2016-05-03 12:41 In January, the singer Anohni (formerly known as Antony) became the first transgender performer to receive an Oscar nomination. The news felt particularly salient after an unprecedented year for trans visibility. However, her achievement was undercut … Continue reading “Anohni’s Rousing Protest Pop”

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Laverne Cox Will Star in New CBS Legal Series “Doubt”

CBS has announced a new legal series called Doubt, which will star Laverne Cox. While top billing will go to Katherine Heigl and Steven Pasquale, the series will mark the first time on network television a transgender actor/actress will play a reoccurring role in drama series. Laverne’s role was designed and written for a transgender … Continue reading “Laverne Cox Will Star in New CBS Legal Series “Doubt””

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Massachusetts Senate Passes Transgender Rights Bill Against Anti-LGBT Group’s Opposition

Bill Passes by Huge Margin by David Badash May 12, 2016 7:19 PM thenewcivilrightsmovement.com Thursday afternoon the Massachusetts Senate passed a transgender rights bill by a vote of 33-4. All four opposing votes were from Republicans. The bill protects transgender people in places of public accommodation, including restrooms that correspond with their gender identity. “As … Continue reading “Massachusetts Senate Passes Transgender Rights Bill Against Anti-LGBT Group’s Opposition”

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Diamond Cruz in VESSELS wins Trans Filmfest Award

In Vessels, directed by Arkasha Stevenson, Diamond Cruz plays a young trans woman who considers a dangerous black market surgery that may be her only option in gaining a more feminine body. Diamond Cruz won the Trans Film Fest (@Trans_Filmfest on Twitter) Best Trans-Performance (MtF) in a short film. Diamond was born in Baja California, … Continue reading “Diamond Cruz in VESSELS wins Trans Filmfest Award”

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