Georgia - Georgia Republican wants to make helping transgender children a felony

John Riley
MetroWeekly

Powder Springs, GA

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ezs note:  Ahem... Ginny Ehrhart (R - Powder Springs) MUST go.  To the residents of Powder Springs, and of Georgia in general. this is your moment.  Get together, organize, volunteer, and, if the time is right, throw your hat into the ring.  I can't stand this woman.  She must be thrown out of office.

Idaho - Republican Idaho House leaders defend attacks on Boise State diversity efforts

Ryan Blake
Twin Falls Times-News

Star, ID

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Kansas - LaPolice says Marshall fails to live up to Republican values

Jason Beets
Salina Journal

Clyde, KS

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ezs note:  It's down a bit, but see the bottom for transgender issues.  

Donald Trump - Republican Sen. Ben Sasse drops a bombshell on the debate over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court

Bryan Logan
Business Insider

Ben Sasse

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Jennifer Williams Is Transgender, Republican, and Not Giving Up

Samantha Allen
Daily Beast

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New Hampshire - New Hampshire’s Transgender Rights Bill Sets the Best Republican Example

Samantha Allen
The Daily Beast

Alton, NH

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Top statehouse Republican’s bill resurfaces controversy over LGBT advocate’s appointment by Colorado governor

Jesse Paul
The Denver Post

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ezs note:  Colorado's 2nd State Senate district - granted, it's a long way off, but if you have a strong LGBTQ credential, have a good rapport with people (whether they agree or disagree with you), and, preferably, have a spot on a city or town council, perhaps it'll be time to take away Kevin Grantham's seat in the Senate.  In case you didn't know, he went to, ahem, 'school' at Liberty University, of airhead Jerry Falwell's starting.

Yeah, that's who you've got representing you in the 2nd District.  You can do better.

‘Vile bigot’ Republican deletes herself from social media after backlash to anti-trans tweet

Eric W. Dolan
Raw Story

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This cartoon explains how the Republican tax bill makes Donald Trump richer

Alvin Chang, Javier Zarracina
Vox

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ezs note:  If you happen to be in Allentown, Pennsylvania on November 11, you might want to check out here. 

Republican says state will balance budget by cutting transgender care

Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation

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Ros-Lehtinen served all of Miami-Dade well

Press
Miami Herald

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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ezs note:  In case you missed it, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is one of the few Republicans who tirelessly worked for the rights of transgender citizens.  Notably, she is one of the few in her party who did not vote for the abysmal Donald Trump.  She is retiring after this term.  Goodbye, Ileana - we will miss you!

Longtime Republican from Greene County says he's disappointed with Donald Trump, GOP: Ohio Matters

Jeremy Pelzer
cleveland.com

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Republican Lawmaker With Transgender Son Slams White House for Reversing Protections

Carmen Sesin
NBC

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Meet a lifelong Republican joining the protests against US President Donald Trump (Australia)

Terrence McCoy
Stuff

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Republican lawmaker blocks anti-transgender bill in Indiana

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

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Source: Donald Trump’s campaign is threatening “political reprisal” for defecting Republican electors

Matthew Rozsa
Salon

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ezs note:  C'mon, Hamilton electors!  Show some balls to the crybaby!

Analysis: A bathroom mess for Republican Texas lawmakers

Ross Ramsey
El Paso Proud

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Republican Elector from Texas Refuses to Cast Vote for Donald Trump

Katie Reilly
Time

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ezs note:  Congratulations, Mr. Suprun!  You are doing your civic duty.  Republican electors, remember, you do NOT have to follow in goosestep behind Chancellor Trump.  I may be a Democrat, but I am perfectly comfortable with a Republican who understands the spirit of serving ALL of the people - and that's "serving", not "ruling".

It's time! It's time!

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Well... okay.  So it's a little early.  The fact of the matter is that the longer you procrastinate, the more likely it is that you will miss voting.  And it's a darn shame. Um... have you seen that dimwit Trump?  From my earliest days, the people whom the Republican party have chosen to be president have been controversial (in some cases, really controversial), but I honestly believe that in their heart of hearts, they did what was best for the United States.  Until now.

Let me say this loud and clear:  Donald Trump is a barking idiot!!!

Register and vote.  Election Day is November 8.

A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate

Lizette Alvarez
The New York Times

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ezs note:  It goes to show you that what is needed in Congress is not a label, such as Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, what have you - what is needed are thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent people.  Thanks, Ms Ros-Lehtinen!