Suburbs Rebel Against Trump, Threatening Republicans in Congress

Alexander Burns, Jonathan Martin
The New York Times

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Transgender woman running for Honduras congress

Michael K. Lavers
Washington Blade

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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The Pentagon Can’t Stop the Trans Ban. Now It’s Time for Congress and the Courts to Act.

Jan Thompson
ACLU

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ezs note:  If you haven't yet joined, please consider joining the ACLU.  They're a worthy organization - and they fight for YOU.  

Congress advised it has authority to undo any transgender military ban

Bryan Bender
Politico

US Capitol

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Donald Trump, pseudo-president: Media embraces his latest “pivot” like the proverbial drunk under a streetlight

Chauncey DeVega
Salon

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Why We're Calling for Congress to Impeach Donald Trump

James C. Nelson, John Bonifaz
Time

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Schiff Warns of 'Vigorous' Response by Congress If Trump Reverses Russia Sanctions

Nicki Rossoll
ABC

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Newt Gingrich: Congress Must Block Protections For Transgender Students

Brian Tashman
Right Wing Watch

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Cyndi Lauper Pushes Congress to Protect Homeless Teens, Especially L.G.B.T Youth

Emmarie Huetteman
The New York Times

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Bill introduced in Argentine Congress would compensate jailed transsexuals (Argentina)

http://www.laprensasa.com

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First Gay Catholic Congress To Press Pope For Change

http://thestreetjournal.org

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Report Finds Criminalization Increasing Nationwide

TJ Johnston
http://www.indybay.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/10/18759846.php

Stanton letter a warning that SB 1062 fight is not over

EJ Montini
http://www.azcentral.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/ejmontini/2014/07/17/hobby-lobby-sb-1062-center-for-arizona-policy-greg-stanton-cathi-herrod/12810101/

ezs note:  residents of Arizona - last year, you were justly proud that SB 1062 was defeated.  But the knuckledraggers are at it again.  Arizonans, fight back!!!

Americans for Democratic Action lobby endorses Pat Murphy for Congress

http://wcfcourier.com


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4 Bills Congress Can Enact This Year to Prevent LGBT Youth Homelessness

Katie Miller

http://www.americanprogress.org

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ezs note: You can make a difference!  Look at your ZIP code, and then enter it in the space provided at www.house.gov. When you find the correct representative, e-write her/him in favor of the four bills mentioned in the article.  It's that simple!

Record Number Of Out Gay Candidates Run For Congress In 2012 (http://www.buzzfeed.com)

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Members of Congress tell LGBT youth 'it gets better' (www.windycitymediagroup.com)

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Congratulations equality ally- Janice Hahn elected to Congress (oblogdeeoblogda)

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