Rule on Transgender Athletes Amended in Texas

Associated Press
The New York Times

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Vigil held for transgender murder victim Monica Loera

Lindsay Liepman
KEYE TV

Monica Loera

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ezs note:  If you have any information regarding the murder of Monica Loera, please contact the Austin police department  at austin311 (in Austin) or 512-974-2000 (outside of Austin).  Thanks. 

Ted Cruz says federal government wants boys and girls to share showers

W. Gardner Selby
Austin American-Statesman

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Transgender woman forced to stay in all male prison ‘despite repeated rapes’ (UK)

Nicholas Reilly
Metro.co.uk

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ezs note:  I was wondering what the term 'Orwellian' meant... until I met this transgender woman.  Please e-write Gov. Walker.

These Trans Swimsuits Are Simple, But Are A Big Deal

Alexandra Ilyashov
Refinery 29

Austin, Texas

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Austin, Texas

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Surveys show highest LGBT populations are in cities out West

Tarringo Vaughan
examiner.com

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TEXAS' FIRST LGBTQA GEEK CONVENTION, HAVENCON, IS COMING TO AUSTIN IN 2015: VIDEO

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Towleroad
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Austin to Offer Trans -Inclusive Health Benefits for City Employees

Maureen McCarty
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Texas: Austin police has first transgender officer

Angie Beavin
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School District in Texas Adds Protections for Transgender Employees and Students

Hayley Miller
http://www.hrc.org/

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US: Austin transwoman denied service at lingerie shop (UK)

Katie Dupere
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

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