civil rights - HRC and LGBTQ Community: Here’s the Real State of the Union

Charlotte Clymer
HRC

House of Representatives

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lead story - Transgender person gives perspective on living LGBTQ

Jessica Farrish
The Register-Herald

Beckley, WV

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lead story - How the Catholic 'alt-right' aims to purge LGBTQ members from the church

Corky Siemaszko
NBC News

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South Carolina - SC cities, towns receive failing scores in annual LGBTQ equality index

Rickey Dennis, Hannah Alani
The Post And Courier

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Vermont - Vermont Community Foundation awards LGBTQ grants and scholarships

Press
VT Digger

Brighton, VT

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Nebraska - Social Success at First Veteran LGBTQ Event in Omaha

Jennifer Scales
DVIDS

Omaha, NE

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ezs note:  LGBTQ veterans - in case you missed it, here are some numbers you can reach the Whole Health Program (Nebraska only):

Omaha - 402-599-2130

Lincoln - 402-486-7822

Grand Island - 308-395-3495

    

Georgia - LGBTQ researcher named Georgia Psychiatrist of the Year

Jason Rhode
Georgia Voice

Kennesaw, GA

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ezs note:  Congratulations, Dr. Graham!

civil rights - EXCLUSIVE: LGBTQ Federal Employees Confronted Betsy DeVos Last Year

Rebecca Klein
HuffPost

Betsy DeVos

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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

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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.