Delaware ranks high in survey of state LGBTQ laws

Christi Milligan
Delaware Business Times

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LGBTQ Youth Policy Lobby Day

Jordan Dashow
HRC

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ezs note:  If you can make it to where your state capitol is, please do so.  If you just can't, please call your state representative and state senator.  Thanks.

HRC releases new ‘Coming Home’ faith guide for LGBTQ Mormons

Steve Lee
LGBT Weekly

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Transgender Visibility in the Workplace

Beck Bailey
HRC

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ezs note:  One important thing to take note of is the Corporate Equality Index. If you are in a crappy job, you would do well to check this out.

Faith Leaders Gather to Pray for Justice and Equality for the Transgender Community

Lisbeth Melendez Rivera
HRC

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Virginia Governor McAuliffe Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ “License to Discriminate” Bills

Stephen Peters
HRC

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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!

Pressure Mounts on Sri Lanka to Remove Anti-LGBTQ Laws as Part of E.U. Trade Deal

Saurav Jung Thapa
HRC

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Letter-Writing Campaign in Texas Takes Aim at SB 6

Carolyn Simon
HRC

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North Carolina Mayor Warns Texas Legislature About Anti-LGBTQ Bills

Hayley Miller
HRC

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16 Inspirational Voices for LGBTQ Equality in 2016: North Carolina Advocates for Change

Hayley Miller
HRC

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A Global Crisis: Epidemic of Violence Against Transgender People

Saurav Jung Thapa
HRC

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HRC Members Meet with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to #turnOUT the Vote

Press
HRC

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ezs note:  Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is one of those brave Republicans who is standing by her transgender son unabashedly in the halls of Congress.  Naturally, you have to look at her whole record, warts and all (who doesn't have them?)  but as far as her transgender record goes, she would put some Democrats to shame.

USAID Announces New Policy Prohibiting Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in All Contracts

Staff
HRC

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New Report Finds Voter ID Laws Disenfranchise Transgender Community

Hayley Miller
HRC

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ezs note:  This is all the more reason to register early.  If at all possible, go to the place where voters are registered, and explain your situation to them.  This is doubly important if you have moved, changed your gender, or even changed your looks.  If the election official looks crabby or complacent, ask for a written statement with their signature on it

Meet Keith, a Dad for Transgender Equality

Hayley Miller
HRC

Winterville, North Carolina

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RNC Day One: Transphobic Rhetoric in Prime Time

Brandon Lorenz
HRC

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Emmy Nominations for LGBTQ Shows, Many Transgender-Centric Standouts

Hayley Miller
HRC

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Mother’s Day 2016: Honoring Mothers Who Stand Up for Transgender Equality

Hayley Miller
HRC

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Authorities and Family Seek Answers in Hit-and-Run on Transgender Teen

Beth Sherouse
HRC

Monterey Park, California

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ezs note:  If you have any information regarding this assault, please call the Monterey Park (California) police at 626-573-1311. Thanks.