Critics take aim at anti-LGBT discrimination bills in Texas

David Hutton
SE Texas Record

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Transgender veteran fears for safety if forced to use men’s bathroom

Gigi Barnett
KXAN

Sierra Davis

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Mass. author Rick Riordan snubs Texas over transgender bill

Amy B. Wang
The Boston Globe

Rick Riordan

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Texas Judge Halts Federal Transgender Health Protections

Paul J. Weber
ABC

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ezs note:  Well, I do see one solution here.  Don't go to a conservative "Christian" doctor... for any reason.  

Texas businesses push back against transgender bathroom bill

Lauren McGaughy
The Dallas Morning News

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Obama appeals Texas transgender bathroom case to 5th Circuit

Lauren Mcgaughy
The Dallas Morning News

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So, your vote doesn't count?

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So, I watched a little TV last night, and Rachel Maddow was on.  She started with the state of Mississippi, which was quite surprising (2 for Trump, within the margin of error).  But then came Texas.  In polls there, Hillary Clinton gained OVER 2 points - a state long considered very safe for Trump.  Good news, right?

There's some sobering news, though - and it rests entirely on YOU.  

Y'see, polls are just that - really best guesses as to the outcome of an election. When the margin gets below plus or minus 3.5 percent, things get a little murky.  When things are dead even (this is actually happening in Ohio) you might as well flip a coin.

Or, you can vote.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  Register and vote - please!  

Transgender inmates wage slow battle for necessary medical care in prison

Teresa Welsh
McClatchyDC

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Can’t Explain What Transgender Means, Has a Total Meltdown: WATCH

Sean Mandell
Towleroad

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Texan Republicans weigh in on transgender bathroom debate (Ireland)

John Holden
The Irish Times

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Minn. Republicans unveil restrictive transgender bill

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Austin (Minnesota) Daily Herald.com

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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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