Arkansas - ARTBEAT: V.L. Cox's 'Break Glass' exhibit back in Arkansas from U.S. tour

Ellis Widner
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Helena, AR

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civil rights - The Duggars Helped Overturn LGBTQ Civil Rights in Arkansas. They Still Have a TV Show.

Nico Lang
Rewire News

The Duggar family

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ezs note:  Arkansas residents - remember, you can make a difference - if you write or e-write.  So, get to work! 

Arkansas - Arkansas veteran says transgender ban is insult to his sacrifice

Melissa Zygowicz
THV 11 (CBS)

Little Rock, AR

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civil rights - U.S. gender memo draft stirs concern in Arkansas

Kat Stromquist
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Fort Smith, AK

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Arkansas - Arkansas middle school student, 12, donates money from sales to charity

Rachel O'Neal
ArkansasOnline

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Pea Ridge, Arkansas

estimated transgender population:  31*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Both historians and history buffs will flock to see Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Pea Ridge National Military Park.   It's situated in the extreme northwest corner of the state, and was won by Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn (Union).  Hope you enjoy, and are informed!

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Arkansas - Mike Huckabee blames "the left" for the loss of CMA Foundation board seat

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Arkansas - Country Music Organization Boots Homophobe Mike Huckabee Off Board of Directors

Trudy Ring
Advocate

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Arkansas attorney general asking court to block a city's LGBT protections

Press
ArkansasOnline

Ah, some things never change... (unfortunately)

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ezs note:  Well.. you can.  The phone number for the Attorney General in Arkansas is 501-682-2007.  If she refuses, or is silent, you can start a grassroots movement for her opponent.  Am I asking a lot?  Yup.  But it's been done before, and you can do it again.  

Opponents: Arkansas exposure bill targets transgender people

AP
WacoTrib.com

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ezs note:  Arkansans - please call your state senator AND state rep to vote AGAINST this stupid bill.  Thanks.

More Than 115 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Introduced in 30 States

Staff
HRC

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ezs note:  In virtually every case, you should call both the state representative AND state senator.  In every case, you should state your sentiments AGAINST the bill.  Here are the states you should watch for:

Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Good luck!

University of Arkansas Drops Healthcare Coverage for Transgender Surgeries

Kyle Foley
Heatstreet

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Mike Huckabee’s Transphobic ‘Joke’ Slammed By Stars, Allies

Curtis M. Wong
The Huffington Post

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Arkansas Governor Says Transgender Bathroom Bill Is Unnecessary

Beriah Baker
KSFM

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The top 10 transgender stories of 2016

Dawn Ennis
LGBTQ Nation

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ezs note:  Of the the ten listed here, please take special note of the nitwit at number 2.  Gawd, this cuckoobird belongs in a rubber room, not a state legislature!

Here's Your Chance To Make Sure These Twelve States Don't Get Away With This

Brianna Wu
Bustle

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ezs note:  If you live in Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington DC, this is your last day to vote!!!  Register to vote NOW!!

Little Rock Nine’ Student: Transgender Bathroom Debate Is Part of Civil Rights Fight

Katie Reilly
Time

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Arkansas governor recommends schools 'disregard' Obama's transgender directive

Sarah Chaffin
KATV

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Arkansas Attorney General Seeks to Block Protections for Gays and Lesbians

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NBC

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ezs note:  Arkansans - when election day rolls around, I hope you'll remember to vote for attorney general.  Here's a hint - it ain't Leslie Rutledge.

Court: Transgender Inmate In Arkansas Cannot Sue Prison

Steve Barnes
Times Record

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