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quinta-feira, outubro 30, 2014

[USA]
Transgender Supermodel Lea T. Opens Up About Life After Having Gender Confirmation Surgery (VIDEO)
In 2011, Lea T. was one of the most in-demand supermodels in the world. She had it all -- beauty, fame and a big paycheck. But, as she revealed that year on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," she had spent much of her life tormented by a painful secret.
Lea T Tells Oprah Winfrey: I Believe In Love And Heart, Not In What's Between Your Legs

[USA]
WATCH: PrEP and the Need to Stop Treating Trans Women as Men Who Have Sex With Men
A principal investigator on one of the most pivotal studies about PrEP says trans women are being overlooked by researchers on this and other issues related to HIV.

[USA]
Research Suggests that Substantial Numbers of Transgender People are Parents and Report Positive Parenting Experiences
A new Williams Institute report shows that substantial numbers of transgender people are parents, though at rates that appear lower than the U.S. general population. Most studies reviewed in this report find that between one quarter and one half of transgender study participants are parents.

[GA, USA]
Transgender man alleges called ‘it,’ threatened by East Point Police
A transgender man says he was pulled over for speeding last week by an East Point Police Officer and then harassed, called “it” and was threatened by officers who said they would search his genitals to determine his gender, according to a video released by SNaP Coalition. East Point is located southwest of Atlanta.

[IN, USA]
Vigil honors life of Tajshon Sherman
A vigil on Tuesday night honored the life of a 25-year-old found dead two days ago on the east side of Indianapolis.
Family members hold vigil, ask for public's help to find Tajshon Sherman's killer
Vigil held for slain 25-year-old found on Far Eastside


[NY, USA]
Man Charged With Attempted Murder as a Hate Crime in Anti-Gay Brooklyn Attack
A 21-year-old man is being indicted on a charge of attempted murder as a hate crime for allegedly opening fire on three men in Brooklyn last month after taunting them with anti-gay slurs, officials say.
Suspect indicted in Bushwick transgender shooting
Brooklyn man indicted on charge of attempted murder as a hate crime, first since Hate Crimes Unit created


[TX, USA]
Austin ISD to add 'gender identity' to anti-discrimination policies
Austin ISD’s board of trustees approved amendments Oct. 27 to add “gender identity” to the district’s anti-discrimination policies for students and staff.