YES! YOU TELL THEM!!! Trans Activists Confront Olympia, Wash. City Council

●YES! YOU TELL THEM!!! Trans Activists Confront Olympia, Wash. City Council 👏👏👏👏👏
On 19 Nov. 2019, trans activists condemned the Olympia, Wash. city council for using police officers as security while also honoring trans people for the "Trans Remembrance Day." Amy Heart, Lawrence Walker, Eyota Wakishait and The Royal Majesty spoke about their grievances to the progressive city council.
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Transgender People Weigh In On What Will Decide Their 2020 Vote

●USA
“Transgender and LGBT lives in general get pushed to the side in politics,” Bailey said. “Sure, gay marriage is legal now, but we can still be barred from employment, housing, and even health care.”

There are more than 100,000 residents in the state of Florida who openly identify as transgender. How will they vote?

Pantene, GLAAD and the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles Partner for an Inclusive New Project

●USA
‘Watch the heart-warming way Pantene, GLAAD and the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles is supporting the LGBTQ+ community this holiday season.’

Watch the heart-warming way Pantene, GLAAD and the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles is supporting the LGBTQ+ community this holiday season

Young transgender activist featured on Marvel's 'Hero Project' for her brave battle

●USA
‘The 11-year-old is sharing her brave battle of being born Ben, but transitioning to Rebekah, on the reality series that shows young people taking a stand..’

The 11-year-old is sharing her brave battle of being born Ben, but transitioning to Rebekah, on the reality series that shows young people taking a stand.

Trans woman reveals she was detained at the airport for ‘being transgender’ in emotional viral video

●USA
‘A trans woman has opened up about her horrifying ordeal of being detained at an airport because of her gender identity.’

A trans woman has opened up about her horrifying ordeal of being detained at an airport because of her gender identity in a Twitter post.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal wants transgender people in Congress

●USA
‘She hopes there will be trans people in Congress soon, but for now "our role is always to bring the voices of those who are not in the room to the table."’

She hopes there will be trans people in Congress soon, but for now "our role is always to bring the voices of those who are not in the room to the table...

Philippines president appoints transgender woman to government

●PHILIPPINES ❤️❤️
‘Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed a transgender woman to his government.

Dindi Tan, a long-time LGBTQ activist in the Philippines, is director of the country’s Department of Agrarian Reform. Tan had previously been the department’s assistant program manager.’

Dindi Tan named director of country's Department of Agrarian Reform.

Transgender activist who sued beauticians is now taking on gynaecologist

●HERE WE GO AGAIN! 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
‘After approaching the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Yaniv says she was told the refusal was "discrimination" and she will be filing a complaint.’

First, she sued the beauticians. Now, a Canadian trans woman is going after a gynaecologist who would not see her.

Court battle to consider bathroom use by transgender student has implications in Alabama

●USA
‘A transgender student’s fight over school bathrooms comes before a federal appeals court Thursday, setting the stage for a groundbreaking ruling.’

By JEFF AMY, Associated Press ATLANTA — A transgender student's fight over school bathrooms comes before a federal appeals court Thursday, setting the stage for a groundbreaking ruling. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta will hear arguments about whether a Florida school district sh...

India’s Transgender Rights Law Isn’t Worth Celebrating

●INDIA
‘Perhaps the most serious flaw in the new law is the procedure it mandates for legal gender recognition — the process by which trans people can change their documents to reflect their identity.’

Solely linking transition with surgery is wrong on so many fronts, writes Kyle Knight of Human Rights Watch.