lead story - Biden administration sends trans students a back-to-school message

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NBC News

Map Room, ca. 1943

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lead story - ‘Not welcome’: Advocates slam Tennessee law requiring transgender bathroom signs

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Jonesborough, TN

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lead story - Transgender teen's crypto art series fetches $2.16 million at Christie's

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NBC News

Christie's (Manhattan, NY)

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Nevada - Nevada pageant winner to become 1st transgender Miss USA contestant

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Las Vegas, NV

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lead story - American Medical Association urges governors to veto transgender medical bans

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Chicago, IL

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lead story - Manhattan will stop prosecuting sex workers, marking 'monumental' step for trans advocates

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NBC News

Manhattan, New York City, NY

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lead story - State anti-transgender bills represent coordinated attack, advocates say

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NBC News

West Fargo, ND

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lead story - Montana Republican targets transgender youth with 2 new bills

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NBC News

Kalispell, MT

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lead story - Transgender man fatally shot in Puerto Rico

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NBC News

Trujillo Alto, PR

(section of San Juan)

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ezs note:  Samuel Edmund Damián Valentin is the latest transgender man to be murdered.  If you  have any information, please contact the San Juan police department at 956-223-2400. Thanks. 

Nota de ezs: Samuel Edmund Damián Valentin es el último hombre transgénero asesinado. Si tiene alguna información, comuníquese con el departamento de policía de San Juan al 956-223-2400. Gracias.

lead story - Trans women retain athletic edge after a year of hormone therapy, study finds

Dan Avery

NBC News

Dora Ratjen

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North Carolina - LGBTQ rights fight reignited 4 years after N.C.'s 'bathroom bill' controversy

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NBC News

Mr. Dundon - if the North Carolina Legislature decides to punt (once again) on the "issue" of where transgender people should be allowed to pee, Hartford would welcome NHL hockey back with open arms. Go, "Brass Bonanza"!

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lead story - Anti-transgender hate crimes soared 20 percent in 2019

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NBC News

Sikeston, MO

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lead story - Fugitive arrested in grisly slaying of Philadelphia transgender woman

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NBC News

Philadelphia, PA

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lead story - Sarah McBride to become first transgender state senator in U.S. history

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State Sen.-elect Sarah McBride

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lead story - 'Brokeback Mountain' adaptation to star all-transgender cast

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Brokeback Mountain (2005)

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lead story - Killings of transgender Americans reach all-time high, rights group says

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NBC News

 Augusta, GA

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ezs note:  residents of Augusta, GA - As of now, Felycya Harris' killer is still at large.  If you have any information, please call  706-821-1000. Thanks.

Arkansas - GOP senators seek to ban transgender girls from female sports

 Dan Avery

NBC News

Dardanelle, AK

(Tom Cotton's birthplace)

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Poland - Rainbow Flags Were Removed From Polish Streetcars After Conductors Refused to Drive Them

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Poznán, Poland

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ezs note:  I've got a nifty idea.  Fire their asses and replace them with conductors who don't give a flying fart what banner is put in place by the city.

France - French Olympic Gold Medalist Comes Out As Transgender

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Saudi Arabia - Saudi Teen Commits Suicide After Coming Out To His Family

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Mecca, Saudi Arabia (from Jabal Nur)

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