national/world - Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill

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ezs note:  From your friends in Connecticut - thank you, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy!!!

national/world - Transgender models featured in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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New York City, NY

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national/world - Texas AG sues doctor who allegedly provided transgender care to 21 minors

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Dallas, TX

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Kentucky - Kentucky governor signs executive order banning conversion therapy

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Louisville, KY

(birthplace of Gov. Andy Beshear)

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national/world - New Hampshire transgender teens can play girls' sports, federal judge rules

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Sharon, NH (r)

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national/world - Trump repeats false claims that children are undergoing transgender surgery during the school day

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national/world - Missing transgender teen’s body found dismembered; suspect charged

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Sharon, PA

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ezs note:  BEYOND REPREHENSIBLE.  My heart and prayers go out to the entire Likens family during the time when this incredible savagery is put upon their daughter.  I also pray that if indeed Mr. Watkins is found guilty by an impartial jury or judge, fair justice will be handed down upon him.

national/world - Ex-KKK leader’s child comes out as transgender in new memoir

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national/world - Scotland pauses prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors

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Scotland

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national/world - Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia's transgender sports ban

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Albright, WV

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Florida students stage a walkout after transgender sports controversy

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Coconut Grove, FL (part of Miami)

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ezs note:  UH-OH!!!

Tennessee elects its first transgender lawmaker

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Nashville, TN

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Senator appears to suggest bipartisan bill would censor transgender content online

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

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ezs note:  Please urge your Senators to vote 'nay' to this misguided bill,  It isn't that I don't trust Richard Blumenthal; it's that I DON'T trust Marsha Blackburn.  If he took an inch, she'd take Alaska.  Make a difference.

https://www.senate.gov/

World chess body bars trans women from competing in women’s events

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ezs note:  WHAT.  THE.  FLOCK.

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Fear pervades Tennessee's trans community amid focus on Nashville shooter's gender identity

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Nashville, TN

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ezs note:  I understand your frustration.  However, guns are not, repeat, NOT the answer.

Arkansas lawmaker, at a hearing, asks transgender woman if she has a penis

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Garland County, AR

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Matt McKee, knuckledragger for the state!

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Transgender community mourns death of British teen found stabbed to death

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Warrington, UK

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lead story - S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem releases national ad targeting transgender student athletes

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Gov. Kristi Noem (South Dakota)

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lead story - At least 7 states proposed anti-trans bills in first week of 2022

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Scottsdale, AZ

(one of seven states)

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ezs note: If you live in any one of the seven states, please call your state representative AND state senator and tell them to vote NO on these odious bills.  Thanks.

lead story - China opens first clinic for transgender youth

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Beijing, China

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