national/world - Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives

David Crary

AP

Vatican City

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Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides US faith leaders

David Crary

AP

Durant, OK (home of state Sen. David Bullard)

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ezs note:  Durant, OK and area location - unless he replaces his broken bulb, maybe it's time to replace state Sen. David Bullard. 

civil rights - Companies to court: Defend LGBTQ people from bias

David Crary
saukvalley.com

Dixon, IL

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Connecticut - Court ruling on Olympic runner continues debate from Connecticut high schools to powerlifting championships over intersex, transgender athletes

David Crary
Hartford Courant

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civil rights - Push for broader LGBT rights slowed by lack of GOP support

David Crary
Daily Freeman

Boonville, NC

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ezs note:  If you live in an area where the Congressperson or either one of the Senators is a Republican, all is not lost.  Remember, s/he represents you.  Write a letter or e-letter and in a polite yet firm missive, let your concerns be heard.

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lead story - Mix of setbacks, gains unsettles many transgender Americans

David Crary
ABC

Christine Hallquist (D-VT)

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Delaware native, transgender activist McBride penning a memoir with foreword by Biden

David Crary
delaware online

Sarah McBride

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Kentucky man, transgender wife sue Amazon for workplace bias

David Crary
ABC News

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Across US, thousands rallying and marching for LGBT rights

Carolyn Kaster and David Crary
New Haven Register

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Activists try to calm fears over transgender bathroom access

David Crary
WSFA

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Beyond marriage, challenges ahead for gay rights groups

DAVID CRARY
wane.com

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SOME GAY-RIGHTS ACTIVISTS REGRET FOCUS ON MARRIAGE

DAVID CRARY
http://www.thegatewaynews.com/



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