lead story - One of the two suspects in the Colorado school shooting is female, reportedly transgender

Zachary Halaschak
Washington Examiner

Caïn, Henri Vidal, 1896

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ezs note:  Okay... if the results prove to be true, we all need to take a deep breath.  Remember, there are constructive ways to move this country forward.  This is not an exhaustive list; it's just a sampling:

• If you are old enough (18) REGISTER and VOTE
• Speak at your local library
• Bug your Congressperson (email/snailmail/in person)
• Peacefully protest
• If your man/woman is a douche, remember, you can run

lead story - Colorado, baker end legal spat over transgender woman’s cake

James Anderson, Colleen Slevin
Religious News Service

Lakewood, CO

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Colorado - Colorado to hold CDOC accountable for dangers posed to transgender inmates

Heidi Beedle
Colorado Springs Independent

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Colorado - Brianna Titone Just Made Transgender History in Colorado

Samantha Allen
Daily Beast

Arvada, CO

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Colorado - “When does it end?”: Colorado transgender community reeling from Trump administration attempt to redefine “sex” in federal law

Elise Schmelzer
The Denver Post

Denver, CO

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ezs note:  Once again, VOTE.

lead story - From “Hate State” to Jared Polis: How Colorado led the way for gay, transgender candidates to run for office — and win

Nic Garcia
The Denver Post

Denver, CO

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Colorado - Gender ID removed at Colorado children’s hospital to make kids ‘feel comfortable’

Lisa Gutierrez
The Bellingham Herald

Aurora, CO 

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civil rights - Colorado baker back in court after turning away transgender woman

Brooke Sopelsa
NBC

Masterpiece Cakeshop

Lakewood, CO

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ALARMING: Colorado GOP Stoke the Flames of Discrimination Against LGBTQ People and Other Minorities

Aaron Rodriguez
HRC

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Top statehouse Republican’s bill resurfaces controversy over LGBT advocate’s appointment by Colorado governor

Jesse Paul
The Denver Post

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ezs note:  Colorado's 2nd State Senate district - granted, it's a long way off, but if you have a strong LGBTQ credential, have a good rapport with people (whether they agree or disagree with you), and, preferably, have a spot on a city or town council, perhaps it'll be time to take away Kevin Grantham's seat in the Senate.  In case you didn't know, he went to, ahem, 'school' at Liberty University, of airhead Jerry Falwell's starting.

Yeah, that's who you've got representing you in the 2nd District.  You can do better.

How a Colorado cake shop could erode civil rights for LGBTQ Americans

Lucia Graves
The Guardian

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California transgender camp one of only of its kind in the world, plans underway for branch in Colorado

Jocelyn Gecker
The Denver Post

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Littleton, Colorado

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ezs note:  Next on the route - Littleton, Colorado!  Come on over (real or virtual)!

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!

One Colorado supporting bills easing birth certificate changes, banning conversion therapy

Press

TheDenverChannel.com

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How to Plan a Safe Trip for Gay and Transgender Travelers

Tanya Mohn
The New York Times

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GAY AMERICA’S HARROWING, HEARTENING YEAR

Daniel Wenger
The New Yorker

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Skipping school: Faithless electors are planning their protest votes against Donald Trump

Matthew Rozsa
Salon

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ezs note:  If you are living in one of the states that voted for Trump and you are a Republican - but you can't stand the sight of this ogre - here is something you can do.  Remember - it isn't over until the fat ass sings!

Boulder County's LGBT community fears future, prepares for fight

John Bear
Times-Call

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ezs note:  If you live in Boulder County or the immediate area,  please note the directions on the left side of the page.

Transgender woman claims vandals spray-painted her car with hate speech

Anica Padilla
FOX31

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