civil rights - Bill killed in ongoing battle on transgender rights in SD

Sarah Mearhoff
Rapid City Journal

Rapid City, SD

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lead story - South Dakota lawmakers defeat bill giving parents right to deny transgender treatment

Lisa Kaczke
Sioux Falls Argus-Leader

Pierre, SD

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ezs note:  South Dakotans - thank you!

South Dakota - South Dakota High School Activities Association Defends Transgender Student Athlete Policy

Brady Mallory
KELO

Sioux Falls, SD

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civil rights - Bill Would Void South Dakota Transgender Athletes Policy

James Nord
US News and World Report

Pierre, SD

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ezs note:  South Dakotans, you can help kill this bill by contacting your state Representative and state Senator and explaining why SB 49 is a bad bill.

Transgender bathroom policy debate returns to S.D. Legislature

Dana Ferguson
Argus Leader

State Capitol, Pierre, South Dakota

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Rapid City, South Dakota

estimated transgender population:  429*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Rapid City, South Dakota is the site of a landmark lawsuit, United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians.  Come and see this important place in American history.

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State of South Dakota sued over transgender health policy

Jonathan Ellis
Argus Leader

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SD Voters May See Marijuana, Transgender Plans In 2018

Adel Toay
KDLT

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ezs note: South Dakota residents - transgender folks and allies CAN put this stupid bill in the grave where it belongs. How?  Have the courage to talk about it.  Politely discuss the onerous nature this bill would have.

Trial Date Set For SF Man Accused Of Murdering Transgender Woman

Adel Toay
KDLT News

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Daugaard against new transgender bill

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KELO

Gov. Dennis Daugaard

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Remembering Transgender Victims of Violence in the US

Ryan Thoreson
Human Rights Watch

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Suspect in death of transgender woman charged with murder

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The Daily Republic

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ezs note:  It's always terribly tragic when a transgender person is assaulted or murdered, but at least in this case the alleged murder is in jail.  Rest in peace, Jamie Lee.

Trump supporters troll transgender woman’s suicide note

Sofia Petkar
Metro

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South Dakota may vote on transgender bathroom access in 2018

James Nord
LGBTQ Nation

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Officer disciplined for reportedly calling transgender woman 'he-she'

Joe Sneve
Argus Leader

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How Gov. Daugaard navigated his way to big decisions

Bob Mercer
Rapid City Journal

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2016 Will be a Difficult Year for Trans Rights

Staff
Pridesource

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Transgender Americans deserve protection: Column

Eric Anthony Grollman
USA Today

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South Dakota governor vetoes transgender bathroom bill

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Transgender support rally scheduled for downtown on Sunday

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Rapid City Journal

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