national/world - Second judge blocks Trump's Pentagon policy banning transgender troops

Bart Jansen

USA Today

Egg Harbor, NJ

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ezs note:  Hey Donald - blank you!!! (again!)

Wyoming - Banning trans care may be unconstitutional in Wyoming

Rodger McDaniel

Laramie Boomerang

Laramie, WY

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Kentucky - Kentucky governor signs executive order banning conversion therapy

Matt Lavietes

NBC News

Louisville, KY

(birthplace of Gov. Andy Beshear)

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Indiana - Judge Finds Indiana Law Banning Gender-Affirming Care in Prisons Likely Unconstitutional

Press

ACLU

Michigan City, IN

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national/world - Whitmer signs law banning gay and trans ‘panic’ defenses

Brooke Migdon

The Hill

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI)

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ezs note:  Thank you, Gov. Whitmer! 😃

national/world - Gov. Landry signs law banning transgender people from bathrooms, facilities that align with gender identity

Shannon Heckt

BRProud

Baton Rouge, LA

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ezs note:   Louisiana residents - Find out who your state representative AND your state senator are. If they voted yes on Bill 436, do your best to KICK EM' OUT!!! 👿

Banning Conversion Therapy "Criminalizes" Christianity? (video)

 

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ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

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Missouri attorney general withdraws emergency rule banning transgender health care

Annelise Hanshaw

missouriindependent.com

Springfield, MO

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Utah step closer to banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Bryan Schott

The Salt Lake Tribune

Alpine, UT

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ezs note:  If you live in Utah, please call your state Representative AND your state Senator and ask them to nix this stupid bill.  Thanks.

lead story - Indiana lawmakers advance bill banning transgender athletes

Casey Smith

wlfi.com

Heltonville, IN

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lead story - Time runs out on Texas House bill banning gender-confirmation health care for kids, but another attempt lives on in the Senate

Megan Munce

The Texas Tribune

Arlington, TX

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ezs note:  Texans - You still have a chance of killing SB1311 by telling your state Senator to vote NO on this odious bill.  Stick a fork in 'em!

lead story - Montana governor signs bill banning transgender students from sports teams

Staff

The Guardian

Jordan, MT

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Vermont - Winooski representative introduces bill banning panic defense

Kevin Gates

WCAX 3

Winooski, VT

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lead story - 'It's Hurtful': Trans Youth Speaks Out As Alabama Debates Banning Medical Treatment

Melissa Block

NPR

Mobile, AL

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ezs note: Alabamians -  If this odious bill passes, find out who your state Representative or state Senator is.  If either one of them voted yes, the time to oust them in the ballot box is NOW.  Please srart planning.

lead story - Kansas Senate passes bill banning transgender athletes in girl's, women's school sports

Staff

KMBC

Girard, KS

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ezs note:  Kansans - If you are belong to 24 state Senators who voted for this stupid bill, make sure he/she goes from Senator to former Senator.

lead story - Mississippi governor to sign bill banning transgender student-athletes from female sports teams

Meredith Deliso

ABC News

Jackson, MS

Old State Capitol Building

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civil rights - While the country deals with the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators prioritize banning trans athletes

Katelyn Burns
Vox

Gov. Brad Little (left)

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ezs note:  Idahoans - If Gov. Little has not made up his mind yet, please call 208-334-2100 or email him at governor@gov.idaho.gov. and urge him to NO to this stupid bill (HB 500). Thanks. 

civil rights - Lawmakers Consider Banning Transgender Operations for Minors

Stephen Groves
US News and World Repor

Florence, SD (video)

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ezs note:  If you live in South Dakota, please call or email your state congressperson and your state senator and tell them to kill this stupid bill.  Thanks.  

Connecticut - Connecticut governor signs bill banning 'gay panic defense'

AP
ctpost

Connecticut State Capitol (interior)

Hartford, CT

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lead story - Iowa Senate Republicans propose banning use of Medicaid dollars on transgender surgery

Tony Leys, Barbara Rodriguez
Des Moines Register

Imogene, Iowa

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