national/world - Transgender inclusion? World’s major religions take varying stances

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Turkey/Syria earthquake

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ezs note:  A major earthquake has hit Turkey and Syria.  The death toll has hit 5000, and will only get worse.  If you can help, go to Doctors Without Borders.  

Donald Trump - The Trump decision that pushed James Mattis to his breaking point

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CNN

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Syria - Syria allows intersex person to register new gender status for first time

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The New Arab

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Donald Trump Is Clueless About the Middle East

Dilip Hiro
Mother Jones

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Censure the President

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National Review

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Donald Trump's Muslim Ban Makes Us All Less American

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Rolling Stone

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New Year, New You? (UK)

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Huffpost Lifestyle UK

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