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Denise to take final step in bid to become a woman

by Sarah Judd, Evening Gazette DENISE MOSSE can hardly bring herself to look at the black and white snaps from her childhood. In fact, the 46-year-old, who was born Michael Mossom, has destroyed many photos as they depict a past that is “too painful.” As she glances at what seems like an idyllic image of [...]

15Jan2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

S. Idaho transgender woman fights use of male name

By JESSIE L. BONNER | Associated Press Writer PAYETTE, Idaho – For nearly a year, Catherine Carlson refused to pay the fine for driving with a suspended license because it was issued to both her and the man she used to be. She went to jail four times over the ticket that includes both her [...]

14Dec2008 | | 0 comments | Continued

NAACP tackles minority health issues

Nicholas C. Stern The Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s county branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are joining forces to address health care issues affecting African Americans and other minorities in the tri-county area. The event, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Montgomery College in [...]

5Nov2008 | | 0 comments | Continued

Chicago may get ‘gay-friendly’ high school

By Mallory Simon CNN (CNN) — Public school officials in Chicago, Illinois, are recommending approval of a “gay-friendly” high school because harassment and violence are causing gay students to skip class and drop out at alarming rates. School officials say the proposed school would offer a welcoming, harassment-free environment for gay students.   The School for [...]

13Oct2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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