Top statehouse Republican’s bill resurfaces controversy over LGBT advocate’s appointment by Colorado governor

Jesse Paul
The Denver Post

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ezs note:  Colorado's 2nd State Senate district - granted, it's a long way off, but if you have a strong LGBTQ credential, have a good rapport with people (whether they agree or disagree with you), and, preferably, have a spot on a city or town council, perhaps it'll be time to take away Kevin Grantham's seat in the Senate.  In case you didn't know, he went to, ahem, 'school' at Liberty University, of airhead Jerry Falwell's starting.

Yeah, that's who you've got representing you in the 2nd District.  You can do better.

State Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Steven Withrow
The Mashpee Enterprise

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ezs note:  It's not at the beginning of the article, but roughly toward the middle, there is a lengthy paragraph regarding LGBTQ+ rights. 

John McCain is co-sponsoring a new bill to block Trump transgender military ban

Travis J. Tritten
Washington Examiner

John McCain (R-AZ)

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GOP-Sponsored Anti-Transgender Bill Hits National Stage, Hate Group Applauds

Press
South Florida Gay News

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Bill would require transgender-rights training for CA employers

Marissa Lang
SFGate

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Bill Would Ease Gender-ID Change for Transgender Citizens

AP
US News & World Report

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“Lipstick on a pig”: Texas anti-LGBT bill would also target veterans, women and the elderly

Nico Lang
Salon

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Bill for transgender ID in foster care, youth court

Press
NBC 4

Carson City, Nevada (state capitol)

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Opponents: Arkansas exposure bill targets transgender people

AP
WacoTrib.com

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ezs note:  Arkansans - please call your state senator AND state rep to vote AGAINST this stupid bill.  Thanks.

Bill seeks voter referendum on transgender bathroom use

Matt Volz
Bozeman Daily Chronicle

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 http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com

ezs note:  Montana residents - if you have a little moxie, please tell your friends and neighbors your story.  Better yet, call your local library and reserve a room.  Believe me, nothing deodorizes a town meeting face-to-face, no matter how much bullshit they spread.

Transgender birth records bill passes Oregon House

AP
KTVL

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“STOP USING GOD AS AN EXCUSE TO HATE PEOPLE” SAYS PASTOR ON RESTROOM BILL

Nathan Glover
World Religion News

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Updated: NH House votes to table bill protecting transgender rights

John DiStaso
WMUR

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GOP House Leaders Look to Stall Transgender Protections Bill

Kathleen Ronayne
US News & World Report

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ezs note:  Please, if you live in New Hampshire, call your state legislator and state senator to let them know that you are for transgender rights.  Thanks!

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: I Was Only Joking About A Bill Forcing NFL Players To Stand For The National Anthem

Emma Baccelleri
Deadspin

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Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier reverses support for transgender rights bill (Canada)

Brendan Burke
CBC News

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Daugaard against new transgender bill

Press
KELO

Gov. Dennis Daugaard

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Republican lawmaker blocks anti-transgender bill in Indiana

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

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Mass. author Rick Riordan snubs Texas over transgender bill

Amy B. Wang
The Boston Globe

Rick Riordan

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Virginia GOP Targets Transgender Community in HB2-Style Bill

Tim Peacock
Peacock Panache

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If you live in Virginia, please contact your state representative AND senator that they should give this stupid bill a resounding NO.