national/world - I’m a Trans Traveler. I May Need to Start Carrying “Papers” When Visiting These States.

Miles Whitney

Slate.com

Lake Charles, LA (r)

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Louisiana's New Law, And Ideals To Live By... (video)

 

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ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure BS. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him. To learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

https://www.youtube.com/@revedtrevors4961/streams

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national/world - Transgender inmate killed in prison fight in Louisiana

Trudy Ring

Advocate

Angola, LA

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Louisiana - Louisiana sues Biden over Title IX rules that protect LGBTQ students from discrimination

Greg Hilburn

Shreveport Times

Monroe, LA

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ezs note:  Um, Ms. Murill, you might be surprised to learn that churches are NOT marching in lockstep.  (and we're only talking about Christian churches)

Louisiana - Louisiana's transgender 'bathroom bill' clears first hurdle

 AP

NBC News

Denham Springs, LA

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ezs note:  If you live in Denham Springs, on Election Day, do your part to make Rep. Wilder into former Rep. Wilder.

Louisiana - ‘It’s not just the wrong message to be sending to families — it’s unlawful’

Rachel Reed

Harvard Law Review

Abbeville, LA

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LGBTQ advocates and families sue to block Louisiana transgender care ban

Associated Press

NBC News

State Capitol

Baton Rouge, LA

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Column: A transgender patient’s lawsuit against Kaiser is a front for the conservative war on LGBTQ rights

Michael Hiltzik

Los Angeles Times

Lake Wales, FL

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Louisiana - HRC Mourns Pooh Johnson, Black Transgender Woman Killed in Louisiana

Violet Lhant

HRC

Shreveport, LA

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please press:  www.hrc.org

ezs note:  Shreveport/Caddo parish residents - It's a bit dated, but if the police haven't caught Pooh Johnson's killer yet, and you have some information, please call the Shreveport police at 318-673-7373 or 318-673-6955.  Thanks.

Louisiana hurricane - Ida makes landfall in Louisiana as 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane

Chantal Da Silva, Ben Kesslen, David K. Li

NBC News

Thibodaux, LA

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Louisiana - Calls for Louisiana's first veto override session grow over guns, roads, transgender athletes

Will Sentell

The Advocate

Gonzales, LA

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ezs note:  Louisiana residents - no matter where in the state you live, it's a great time to tell your state senators AND representatives to say NO to this idiotic transgender athletes bill.

lead story - Louisiana Won't Ban Transgender Athletes On Girls' Teams

Press

NPR

Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA)

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tropical storm - Tropical Storm Warnings From Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle; Southeast Flash Flood Threat Into Weekend

Staff

The Weather Channel

tropical storm

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Louisiana - HRC Mourns Fifty Bandz, Black Trans Woman Killed in Louisiana

Madeleine Roberts

HRC

Baton Rouge, LA

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please press:  www.hrc.org

Louisiana - Louisiana trans organizers fight COVID-19 with solidarity

Dylan Borne
FightBack!News

New Orleans, LA

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ezs note:  Louisianans - sadly, the news is dated,  As of April 10, 19,253 have tested positive, and 755 have died. To see the latest please look here.

Louisiana - Opinion: Gay Panic Defenses must be banned in Louisiana

Brendan Heffernan
The Maroon

New Orleans, LA

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Louisiana - Report: Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says Louisiana should ‘steer clear' of LGBTQ restrictions

Press
KLFY

Baton Rouge, LA

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Ville Platte, Louisiana

estimated transgender population:  42*

(rounded down)

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ezs note: Ville Platte, Louisiana!   Smoked meat capital of the world!  Swamp pop capital of the world!  Come on down!

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf

Louisiana - HRC Mourns the Loss of Vontashia Bell, a Trans Woman Killed in Louisiana

Brian McBride
HRC

Shreveport, LA

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ezs note:  It's been about a month, but Vontashia Bell's murderer is still at large.  If you live in the greater Shreveport area, you can still be a hero.  Just call the police at 318-673-6955.  Thanks.

Winnfield, Louisiana

estimated transgender population:  28*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Do you know what the Project Plowshare system was?  It was a system designed to turn nuclear warheads into peaceful uses - and one of the places was at Winnfield, Louisiana!  Oh well... it was a nice idea, anyway!

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf