lead story - 'Epidemic of violence': 2018 is worst for deadly assaults against transgender Americans

Marina Pitofsky
USA Today

Rio Grande, TX

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Sri Lanka - The battle against homophobia in Sri Lanka

Aanya Wipulasena
Sunday Observer

Sri Lanka

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civil rights - Why does Kansas want the Supreme Court to OK discrimination against transgender workers?

Editorial Board
The Kansas City Star

Kansas City, MO

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civil rights - Matt Bevin wants to limit LGBT protections against job discrimination

Matt Talerico
courier journal

Frankfort, KY

(State capitol)

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lead story - Deadly Violence Against Transgender People Is on the Rise. The Government Isn’t Helping.

Chase Strangio
ACLU

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ezs note:  I recently re-joined the ACLU.  They are a good and decent organization.  If you haven't joined yet, maybe it's a good time!

Bermuda - Bermuda government files appeal against same-sex marriage ruling

Press
Jamaica Observer

Hamilton, Bermuda

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civil rights - Christian Law Firm Asks Supreme Court to Allow Workplace Discrimination Against Transgender People

Imani Gandy
Rewire.News

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Donald Trump - Federal Lawsuit Against President Trump's Business Interests Allowed To Proceed

Peter Overby
NPR

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Donald Trump - Obama warns against 'politics of fear' after Trump-Putin summit

Rachel Elbaum
NBC News

The only real President.

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Belgium - Insurer condemned for discriminating against transgender person

Christopher Vincent
The Brussels Times

Brussels, Belgium

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civil rights - Judge rules against Pensacola woman in transgender discrimination suit

Kevin Robinson
Pensacola News Journal

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Chile - Chile LGBT Group Blasts Campaign against Transgender Actress

Press
Latin American Herald Tribune

Santiago, Chile

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Maryland - UMD’s Health Center is fighting back against Trump’s anti-LGBT agenda

Nate Rogers
The Diamondback

University of Maryland

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civil rights - El Cajon Gym Sued Over Alleged Discrimination Against Transgender Woman

Toni McAllister
Times of San Diego

El Cajon, CA

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Montana - Coalition Launches Campaign Against Bathroom Use Initiative

Eric Tegethoff
Public News Service

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ezs note: Montanans - Hey, it's great that you'll be voting for your member of Congress in November (um... you will remember that one, won't you?) but don't forget to vote NO on I-183.  Thanks!  

civil rights - Army Chief of Staff Undermines DOD Report Against Transgender Service

Chris Johnson
PrideSource

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civil rights - Town Losing Time to Appeal Trans Rights Ruling Against Funeral Home

Jason A. Michael
Pridesource

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Switzerland - Swiss transgender group launches campaign against workplace discrimination

Press
swissinfo.ch

Swiss Alps, Switzerland

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civil rights - LGBT groups rally at Supreme Court against Trump nominees

Chris Johnson
Washington Blade

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Donald Trump - An Article of Impeachment Against Donald J. Trump

David Leonhardt
The New York Times

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ezs note:  Are you pissed enough at Donald enough to have him impeached?  YOU can get the ball rolling.  Call or hand-write your Representative and let him/her know that you would like to see him be impeached. (Don't e-write - 95%   of these just get tossed)  Don't know who your Representative is?  Click www.house.gov to find out who your Representative is.