national/world - Odessa bans transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match sex assigned at birth

Carlos Nogueras Ramos

The Texas Tribune

Odessa, TX

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national/world - Her state bans gender-affirming care for teenagers. So she travels 450 miles for it

Selena Simmons-Duffin

NPR

Ankeny, IA (r)

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Utah - Utah 3rd District candidates debate bans on transgender treatments for children

Brigham Tomco

Deseret News

Price, UT (r)

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ezs note:  Although neither of the candidates for the 3rd congressional district gets our undying love, we must remember that Utah is the most conservative state.  Therefore, Glenn Wright gets our nod.

Mississippi - Mississippi bans trans people from using correct school bathroom

Amelia Hansford

Pink

Algoma, MS

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ezs note:  Oh, Mississippi.  When do you plan on doing ANYTHING right???

Oregon - NAIA all but bans transgender athletes from women's sports

Eric Olson

Central Oregon Daily News

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR

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national/world - Wyoming Bans Gender Transition Care for Minors

Amy Harmon

The New York Times

Afton, WY

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ezs note:  Gov. Gordon - Y'know, you can veto a bill, even though it's a certainty that the state house and Senate will override it.  You better see a physician to have your balls checked.  Y'know, to see if you any left. 

Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor’s veto

Samantha Hendrickson

AP News

Ohio solons discussing the future of transgender people

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Library cancels trans speaker after Montana bans drag readings

Amy Beth Hanson

AP

Billings, MT

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ezs note:  All across the nation, if your local library plans on showing a transgender speaker, call or email showing your support for the speaker.  Also, if you live in the Billings area, check to see if the local ACLU might file a grievance.

 

Kansas bans transgender athletes from women's, girls' sports

John Hanna

ABC News

Atchison, KS

(home of John Eplee R-KS)

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ezs note:  Kansans - If you live in a town or state where the legislator voted for this stupid bill, do your best to kick him/her out of the state House or Senate come Election Day! (Oh, by the way, 'Dr' Eplee, you do know that medicine has advanced since 1960, don't you?  Just askin'.) 

Wyoming bans transgender youth from girls' sports teams

 AP

NBC News

Uinta County, WY

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ezs note: Wyoming residents - if you live in one of the state Representatives or state Senators who voted 'aye', work hard that this is their last term.  Thanks.

Parents raise concerns as Florida bans gender-affirming care for trans kids

Melissa Block

NPR 

Gainesville, FL

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Should transgender youths have access to gender-affirming care? Why bans are 'cruel' and 'dangerous'

Susan Miller

USA Today

Sac and Fox dance around an I-coo-coo-a person

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Arkansas - California bans state travel to Arkansas, 4 other states over anti-LGBTQ laws

Press

ABC News

Hardy, AK

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lead story - The bans on transgender athletes — 6 facts

Zoe Christen Jones

CBS News

Stadium in Helsinki, Finland

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lead story - 'Keeps me up at night': Doctors who care for transgender minors brace for bans

Jo Yurcaba

NBC News

Fayetteville, AR

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Michigan - Michigan bill bans high school transgender athletes from playing under gender identity

Dave Boucher

Detroit Free Press

Brighton, MI

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lead story - Colorado bans gay or transgender "panic defense" in courtrooms

Colette Bordelon
KOAA News

Denver, CO

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lead story - N.J. bans gay and transgender 'panic defenses'

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News

Princeton, NJ

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Maine - Maine officially bans gay conversion therapy

Aris Folley
The Hill

Farmington, ME

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ezs note:  ♩Another one bites the dust... ♬ (Yay!)

civil rights - Nintendo Bans Trans Flag From Smash Bros.’ Stage Builder, Calling It a “Political Statement”

Vivian Kane
The Mary Sue

Kyoto, Japan (main office)

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