lead story - Transgender insureds can sue over health plan exclusion, U.S. appeals court affirms

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Rex Tillerson reportedly called Trump a 'moron' — and wanted to resign this summer

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ezs note:  Gee, I really am sorry about things, Rex - but we told you what an asshole he is...

SWEDEN TO COMPENSATE FOR FORCED TRANSGENDER STERILIZATIONS

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Activists say two Pakistani transgender women beaten to death in Saudi Arabia

Mehreen Zahra-Malik
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ezs note: You can contact the embassy in the United States by writing an e-note to the Ambassador.  Please keep it polite yet firm. We do not wish to make these situations even worse.  In other countries, check what the e-mail might be for that country.  (I found Wikipedia to be helpful.)

North Carolina signals reversal on transgender bathroom law

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Transgender Saudi man speaks out publicly for first time to help others

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Illinois judge recommends denial of transgender-access injunction

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U.S. Supreme Court has reasons to duck transgender rights fight

Lawrence Hurley
Reuters

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

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Four arrested in the Vermont beating death of transgender man

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ezs note:  GOOD.  Thank you, San Diego police department!

ACLU's Georgia director resigns over transgender bathroom debate

Colleen Jenkins
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Mississippi governor to join suit against Obama transgender policy

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