Oklahoma - Oklahoma City LGBTQ had warned cops about restaurant shooter

Jason Rhode
Georgia Voice

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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New Jersey - PFLAG in NJ celebrates 45 years uniting LGBTQ, families and allies

Cheryl Makin
myCentralJersey.com

Shrewsbury, New Jersey

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civil rights- Will the 2020 Census Count the LGBTQ Community?

John Donovan
howstuffworks

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More LGBTQ Texans than ever are running for office, magazine says

Rishika Dugyala
The Texas Tribune

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ezs note:  Texans - if you live where one of the LGBTQ candidates are running, and you agree with the majority of issues that they are running on, do yourself a favor and make a donation early.  Even a five or ten can make a difference.  Thanks. 

This LGBTQ office is first of its kind in N.J.

Taylor Tiamoyo Harris
nj.com

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It’s an election year in Texas and LGBTQ candidates are flooding the zone

E.A. Crunden
ThinkProgress

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ezs note: Texans -  I know it's early, but particularly if you live in one of the districts that are LGBTQ, you might want to consider making a donation.  Of course, you'll want to consider other areas, but if you're amenable to this person, even five or ten bucks will make a difference.

A new high in gay politics: Palm Springs will usher in an entirely LGBTQ city council

Javier Panzar
La Crosse Tribune

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Pravin Visakan: Ending LGBTQ discrimination begins with more inclusive education

Pravin Visakan
Daily Bruin

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Rural LGBTQ community comes together for two-day summit

Press
The Commons Online

Brattleboro, VT

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These 2 Important LGBTQ Protection Bills Are Now On Rauner's Desk

Stephen Gossett
Chicagoist

Illinois governor's mansion

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ezs note:  Illinois residents - you can move transgender rights forward by having the governor sign YES on HB 1785. You can make this happen by calling the governor's mansion at 217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121 (Chicago area).

New Report Reveals Special Struggles Faced by LGBT Asylum Seekers

Press
Legalscoops

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LGBTQ groups fear Tennessee bill would roll back civil rights

Corinne Segal
PBS

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ezs note:  Tennessee residents - please, take a few minutes to call your state representative AND  state senator to kill House Bill 1111 / Senate Bill 1085.  Thanks.

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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In West Virginia, LGBTQ advocates see a shift toward support

Corrine Segal
CPTV

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ezs note:  When I read about Thurmond, I had to give a tip of the hat to them.  No, it wasn't to their tiny, tiny, tiny population (five!)  but to their wonderfully progressive attitude barring discrimination to LGBTQ folks.  Needless to say, Thurmond is in danger of becoming extinct.  If you have a hardy soul, consider Thurmond as a place you can rebuild.

Syracuse LGBTQ community faces uncertainty with Donald Trump presidency

Haley Kim
The Daily Orange

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Can Christian LGBTQ Communities Embrace Intersectionality?

Jera Brown
Sojourners

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Relive Obama’s 8 Years of Pro-LGBTQ Leadership in Just 3 Minutes (Video)

Daniel Villarreal
Unicorn Booty

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The latest reads feature LGBTQ lives (Canada)

Sarah Murdoch
The Star

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New report finds California schools remain hostile for many LGBTQ secondary students

Steve Lee
LGBT Weekly

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