civil rights - Quijano Condemns Trump Administration Rollback of Transgender Civil Rights Protections

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civil rights - Iowa bill to end transgender civil rights protections is dead

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NBC News

ezs note:  He's dead, Jim!

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lead story - Iowa bill to end transgender civil rights protections is dead

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ezs note:  I know that some more conservative transgender people might feel a bit slighted, but when a Republican leader does a really good thing, I try not to let it pass by.  If you live in Iowa (especially the 18th district) be sure to thank Rep. Holt.  

civil rights - Civil Rights Groups: The “Fairness for All” Act is an Affront to Existing Civil Rights Protections

Lucas Acosta
HRC

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civil rights - AG Healey Demands Civil Rights Protections for Transgender People

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Cape Cod Times

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civil rights - Betsy DeVos Wants to Roll Back Civil Rights Protections For Students Filing Complaints of Sexual Harassment or Assault

Emma J Roth
ACLU

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ezs note:  Also of note, Dennis Prager, 'president' of PragerU, spouts the same crap to colleges and universities.   Whether you are gay, lesbian, transgender, or straight, it's really imperative that you nip this in the bud, the sooner the better.

civil rights - Rep. Kennedy Says He's Pushing to Protect Transgender Rights

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civil rights - 56 major companies stand up against attempts to erase transgender civil rights protections

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MetroWeekly

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civil rights - Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Carmen Carrera, and More Express Outrage at Reported Removal of Transgender Civil Rights Protections

Ilana Kaplan
W Magazine

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ezs note: Once again, VOTE.

civil rights - Bill would give transgender inmates in California jails civil rights protections

Beatriz Valenzuela
Q Voice News

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Civil rights - Congress has a role to play to ensure civil rights protections for all Americans

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The Hill

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Federal Judge Backs Civil Rights Protections for Transgender Students

Mark Walsh
School Law

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State of Connecticut Provides Guidance on Changes to Education Records of Transgender Students

Robinson + Cole
JD Supra

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Republican Bill Would Stop Civil Rights Protections for Trans People

Andrew Philips
Out

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Michigan Legislature should seek equality for all

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ezs note:  Michiganders, you are going to have an historic vote on the Elliot-Larsen bill - but only if it includes your transgender sisters and brothers!  Please call or e-mail your representatives serving YOU in Lansing and tell them to remember the "T"!