civil rights - Senate Confirms Trump-Pence Opponents of Equality to Key Positions

Jordan Dashow
HRC

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ezs note:  In many states, it's not too late for you to make a voting plan.  But please hurry up!

Donald Trump - Trump Is Nothing Without the Senate

Jeff Greenfield
Politico

US Senate

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ezs note:  If you live in one of the following states -

Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota*, Mississippi*, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee,  Texas, Utah or Vermont - 

it's doubly important that you vote.  When you enter the ballot box, be sure you vote for both the Representative and the Senator you have chosen.  Oh, by the way, be sure you have registered!  Thanks.

Vermont - Senate advances gender-neutral bathroom bill

Mike Faher
VTDigger

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Louisiana - Legislation aimed at combating LGBT workplace discrimination advances in Senate

Elizabeth Crisp
The Advocate

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Iowa - Senate expresses support for transgender, gender non-conforming students

Alex Connor
Iowa State Daily

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Virginia Senate candidate E.W. Jackson "regrets" anti-gay rhetoric

John Riley
MetroWeekly

Chesapeake, VA

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Ecuador - Former Sex Worker, First Trans Woman Elected to Ecuador's Senate Paves Way for Others

Arturo Conde
NBC News

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Senate Dems Urge DOJ to Reinstate Trans Protections Under Title VII

Chris Johnson
PrideSource

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Dana Beyer Confirms Run Against Del. Waldstreicher For District 18 Senate Opening

Louis Peck
Bethesda Beat

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Senate Approves Gay Panic Defense Ban

Daisy Contreras
NPR Illinois

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Three dozen House Democrats urge Senate to reject Trump's pick for Army secretary

Michael Collins
USA Today

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ezs note:  YOU can make the difference in rejecting Mark Green for Army secretary. Call the two Senators (remember, there are two from every state) and let him/her know that you are AGAINST the nomination.   If you are a retired or active servicemember, it's  that much better.  Contact www.senate.gov to get further information.

Texas Senate Approves Controversial Bathroom Bill After Five-Hour Debate

Katy Steinmetz
Time*

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Kansas Senate condemns directive on transgender students, school bathrooms

Press
KMBC

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ezs note:  If you just skimmed over the pic, take a closer look, please.  It's such a gem!

NC bill halting transgender ordinances heads to Senate

Press

Winston-Salem Journal

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Washington Senate panel passes bill nixing new restroom rules

Jim Camden
The Columbian

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Senate panel OK’s bill to protect LGBT workers

Kyle Taylor and Sterling Giles
ABC 8

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CT gender designation bill awaits Senate action

Press
WWLP

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Last week, items to know about the Utah Legislature's

Staff
Picayune Leader Gazette

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Senate guts transgender rights bill (Canada)

press
Toronto Sun

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Senate Overwhelming Approves Anti-Discrimination Bill

BOB BECK
Wyoming Public Media

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