"Transgender" is not a scary word | Samuel Rae Bernstein | TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool

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‘Samuel Rae Bernstein describes his experience growing up as a transgender male. Through his own account of transitioning to the male gender, he expresses that transgender people just want to be treated with the same decency and respect that anyone hopes to experience while growing up. Samuel Rae Bernstein is fifteen years old and lives in Santa Barbara, California. .’

Samuel Rae Bernstein describes his experience growing up as a transgender male. Through his own account of transitioning to the male gender, he expresses that transgender people just want to be treated with the same decency and respect that anyone hopes to experience while growing up. Samuel Rae Ber...

Indiana Court Allows 2 Transgender Women To Change Names Without Public Notice

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‘Changing your name can be a hassle. Transgender individuals say it can also be dangerous for them. Two women in Indiana fought to waive a requirement that they publish notice of their name changes in local newspapers. ’

Two transgender women in Indiana fought to waive the requirement that they publish notice of their name changes in local newspapers.

DCS urges Centre, Delhi govt to facilitate free sex-reassignment surgeries for transgenders- News Nation

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‘DCW chairman Swati Maliwal issued notices to the Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Delhi Government and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, seeking information as to whether sex reassignment surgeries are being provided free of cost in Delhi hospitals.’

The DCW on Wednesday urged the Centre and the Delhi government to facilitate free sex reassignment surgeries for transgenders. After hearing the grievances of the community, DCW chairman Swati Maliwal issued notices to the Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Delhi Government and the Union...

One father is sharing his son's journey of self-discovery, acceptance and love. | CBC News

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‘Rick Prashaw is the author of 'Soar, Adam Soar," a memoir about his late son Adam's life as a transgender man. It's a story about love, acceptance, loss and new beginnings..’

Author Rick Prashaw is sharing his late son Adam's memoirs in his book "Soar, Adam Soar". The books talks about Adam's journey as a transgender man, their family's relationship, Adam's death and overcoming loss.

New Hampshire teen one of the youngest to have gender reassignment surgery

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‘At 17 years old, Emily Tressa finally feels fully herself. Last month, she became one of the youngest patients in the country to undergo gender reassignment surgery. Emily says, "For me, it feels almost like I'm finally fully complete now."’

A high school student in New Hampshire is being called a 'pioneer' after becoming one of the youngest people to undergo gender reassignment surgery. But her long and challenging journey began when she was just a child. At 17 years old, Emily Tressa finally feels fully herself. Last month, she became...

Transgender minister to lead Des Moines Unitarian church

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‘The new senior minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Des Moines could be a symbol of how much the face of religion has changed..’"Everybody was really respectful," she said of her initial exploratory meetings with members. "They were more interested in my theological perspectives."

New minister's gender identity is no big deal to her or her congregation. But signalling acceptance to vulnerable teens is.

Barred, bullied, depressed: life for many U.S. trans students

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‘Trans college students in the U.S. face disciplinary hearings and expulsions from dorms, as well as abuse and isolation.’

Trans college students in the U.S. face disciplinary hearings and expulsions from dorms, as well as abuse and isolation

Alleged Thwarted Mass Shooter Left Trail Of Racist And Anti-Transgender Posts

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‘A Connecticut man who had amassed an arsenal of tactical weapons and body armor, and who police say may have been preparing for a mass shooting, left a trail of virulently racist and anti-trans postings online..’

A Connecticut man who had amassed an arsenal of tactical weapons and body armor, and who police say may have been...

FDA Panel Backs Use of Descovy for HIV Prevention in Men, Transgender Women

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‘The Antimicrobial Drug Advisory Committee last week recommended approval for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pill for men and transgender women who have sex with men.’

The panel voted against recommending the prevention pill for use in cisgender women due to inadequate data on efficacy in this patient population.  

Right-wing and evangelical media helped land anti-trans parent group the Kelsey Coalition in USA Today

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'The Kelsey Coalition is a (HATE GROUP) of anti-trans parents who advocate against accepting children’s gender identity.'

Right-wing and evangelical media helped land anti-trans parent group the Kelsey Coalition in USA Today The Kelsey Coalition has been promoting harmful junk science in the media and to policymakers Special Programs LGBTQ Written by Alex Paterson Published 08/16/19 2:27 PM EDT Share Comment USA Today....