Transgender bill raises concerns

Jen Zettel
postcrescent.com

Uh... say what?

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Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Protecting Transgender Employees

Carlos Santoscoy
On Top Magazine

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WISCONSIN REPUBLICAN BILL WILL HURT TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

Melanie Nathan
O-blog-dee-o-blog-da

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Chris Christie Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed Transgender People To Change Their Birth Certificates

Marina Fang
The Huffington Post

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Kennedy backing bill to extend civil rights protections to gay, transgender citizens

Jim Hand
The Sun Chronicle

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Teasley: ‘Religious freedom’ bill will return next year

Ricky Leroux
The Marietta Daily Journal

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ezs note:  Georgians - granted, the fact is that Georgia is lopsidedly conservative - but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't have your say!  Call or e-write  and let them know that they shouldn't vote for the bogus "religious freedom" bill.  Have your say!

Illinois Senate Approves Bill Protecting LGBT Youth From Conversion Therapy

Carlos Santoscoy
On Top

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New Democrat MPP’s bill banning ‘conversion therapy’ clears hurdle (Canada)

Robert Benzie
The Star

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Iran Transgender Law: Islamic Republic Advances Bill To ‘Protect Transsexuals’ Amid Crackdown On Gay Rights

Lora Moftah
International Business Times

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CT gender designation bill awaits Senate action

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WWLP

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Texas' Latest Anti-Gay Bill, The Depressingly Awful HB 4105, Could Go Head-To-Head With SCOTUS' Decision

Alicia Lu
Bustle

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Bill Requiring Diversity Training for Law Enforcement Advanced by Assembly Panel

Tom Hester Jr.
PolitickerNJ

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Hawaii bill for birth certificate gender change passes

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Maryland birth certificate bill receives final approval

Michael K. Lavers

Washington Blade

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Bossier City state representative files 'religious freedom' bill

Staff
KSLA

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Arkansas passes its own religious freedom bill despite uproar in Indiana

MICHAEL MUSKAL
Los Angeles Times

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Connecticut bill makes it easier for transgender people to update birth certificates

Susan Haigh
New Haven Register

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Attorney General Reportedly Moving To Block ‘Death Penalty For Gays’ Ballot Initiative

Staff
CBS/San Francisco area

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Florida House bill would remove gay adoption ban from law

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The Daytona Beach News-Journal

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ezs note:  I made a mistake about Mr. Artiles view on adoption. I have pulled the cartoon.  My apologies, Mr. Artiles.

Utah LGBT anti-discrimination bill passes 1st test

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Herald-Standard

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