John Bel Edwards says he is confident he'll win LGBT lawsuit

Julia O'Donoghue
The Times-Picayune

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Transgender woman raped by male cellmate is suing a New Orleans jail

Claire Lampen
news.mic

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NBA moves all-star game to New Orleans over transgender law

Press
Reuters

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New Louisiana governor is off to a volatile start

Richard Fausset and Jeremy Alford
The Boston Globe

Gov. John Bel Edwards

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Gay Rapper makes new video and all the twerk models are Transgenders

Mariah Honey
examiner.com

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5 Most Absurd Quotes From Louisiana Supreme Court's Marriage Temper Tantrum

Sunnivie Brydum
The Advocate

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Louisiana’s image might improve in 2015 and beyond

The Town Talk

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Baton Rouge man remains jailed in Metairie murder of transgender woman and her lover

Paul Purpura
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Louisiana’s Gay Marriage Ban Upheld by Federal Judge

Ariane de Vogue
http://abcnews.go.com

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A decision on Louisiana’s same-sex marriage ban could come soon

Nancy Cook
http://www.arklatexhomepage.com

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LSU poll finds Louisiana opposes gay and transgender discrimination

 Julia O'Donoghue
http://www.nola.com/


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ezs note:  WOW!!  Way to go, Louisiana!!!

First ever transgender judge has ties to Louisiana (CBS)

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