Transgender 8-Year-Old Walks in Dallas Pride Parade

Alice Barr
NBC 10

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Police arrest soldier in transgender woman's death

Staff
El Paso Times

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Feds Ask For Clarity And Limits In Sweeping Transgender Court Decision

Dominic Holden
BuzzFeed

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So, your vote doesn't count?

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So, I watched a little TV last night, and Rachel Maddow was on.  She started with the state of Mississippi, which was quite surprising (2 for Trump, within the margin of error).  But then came Texas.  In polls there, Hillary Clinton gained OVER 2 points - a state long considered very safe for Trump.  Good news, right?

There's some sobering news, though - and it rests entirely on YOU.  

Y'see, polls are just that - really best guesses as to the outcome of an election. When the margin gets below plus or minus 3.5 percent, things get a little murky.  When things are dead even (this is actually happening in Ohio) you might as well flip a coin.

Or, you can vote.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  Register and vote - please!  

Texas attorney general dines with 8-year-old transgender boy

AP
CBS/Austin

Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Where in the Bible does it say you can’t be transgender? Nowhere.

Eliel Cruz
The Washington Post

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More Attacks on Transgender Rights

Editorial Board
The New York Times

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Transgender inmates wage slow battle for necessary medical care in prison

Teresa Welsh
McClatchyDC

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Texas Judge Issues Nationwide Injunction Blocking Trans-Friendly School Guidelines

Mark Joseph Stern
Slate

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For Transgender Boy, Bathroom Fight Just Silly

Alexa Ura
The Gilmer Mirror

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Louie Gohmert: Oppose Transgender Rights To Save Veterans' Lives

Brian Tashman
Right Wing Watch

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ezs note:  Oh, Louie, you crazy ol' lunatic, I can't help but love you.  Without meaning to, you help the ACLU go on. (hint, hint)  Please, Louie... go right ahead!

Transgender woman attacked in north Houston

Joel Eisenbaum
Click 2 Houston

Montrose section of Houston

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ezs note:  Fortunately, we have the name of the suspect in this case.  It's Denzel Boone.  If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call the Houston police at 713-864-3131.  If you see him at this moment, do not try and restrain him - call Houston police emergency services at 911. Thanks.

ABSOLUT VODKA RELEASES GROUNDBREAKING NEW TRANSGENDER AD

David Villarreal
Unicorn Booty

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Immigration officials to start sending transgender women to the middle of Texas

Jorge Rivas
Fusion

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ezs note:  Yes, I do understand what would happen in a perfectly ideal situation.  But I also understand this reality:  It. ain't. gonna. happen.   Conversely, this President has made some good, realistic goals.  Thank you, President Obama!

Pastor Writes To Dispel Embedded Misconceptions About Transgender People

Rachel Martin
NPR

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Can’t Explain What Transgender Means, Has a Total Meltdown: WATCH

Sean Mandell
Towleroad

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Texan Republicans weigh in on transgender bathroom debate (Ireland)

John Holden
The Irish Times

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Louie Gohmert threatens to quit shopping at Target

Jennifer Bendery
sdgln.com

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ezs note:  Y'know, it may sound warped n' all, but I love Louie!  He's so utterly batshit, you can't but watching him.  Congress wouldn't be the same without him!

Arrest in double murder of Texas man, transgender woman

Staff
CBS

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Ms. Thompson...

Rule on Transgender Athletes Amended in Texas

Associated Press
The New York Times

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