New Mexico - Lt. Gov. Morales says FDA should drop blood donor waiting period on gay, bisexual, queer and transgender men

Matthew Reichbach
NMPoliticalReport

Lt. Gov. Ernie Morales

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lead story - The gay, transgender and bisexual men on Manus are forced into silence

Behrouz Boochani
The Guardian

Manus Island regional processing center

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civil rights - Every Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer And/Or Trans Woman Running for US Office in 2018

Laura Mandanas
Autostraddle

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ezs note:  Okay... this is important.  Whether you live in a town, city, district, or state or not, get to know the candidate a bit.  If she/he/hir suits your fancy, volunteer!  I can't make any guarantees - but if you work hard, you'll have a friend for life - and maybe an important one. 

Barbados - Not in Barbados! Government minister says no gay marriages will be allowed

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Carribean 360

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Roy Moore Tells Parishioners 'The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender' Are Behind 'Malicious' Sexual Assault Allegations

David Badash
The New Civil Rights Movement

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ezs note:  ¿Que?

LGBTQ Life celebrates National Coming Out Day

Taylor Jade Powell
Hub

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Pride Month is June, moving forward despite political setbacks

Charisse Van Horn
Inquisitr

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History Unerased aims to cast light on gay Americans in schools (Nepal)

Reuters
The Himalayan Times

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West Hartford Police Adopt LGBT Policy

Mikaela Porter
Hartford Courant

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ezs note:  Yay!  It's in my town, guys!

Poll: Young Americans overwhelmingly favor LGBT rights

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Chicago Tribune

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Emmy Nominations for LGBTQ Shows, Many Transgender-Centric Standouts

Hayley Miller
HRC

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Turkish police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at LGBT parade

Associated Press
Boston Herald

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Transgender, Christian, and Tired (Orlando shooting)

Paula Stone Williams
The Huffington Post

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Laverne Cox supports government tracking of the LGBT community

Edward Vkanty
Inquisitr

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ezs note:  So, I e-wrote my Congressperson... DID YOU??

Pentagon celebrates LGBT pride while changes to its transgender policy are stalled

Dan Lamothe
The Washington Post

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Dems seek to undo Mississippi LGBT law, but likely to fail

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WTVA

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Organizers planning proms for LGBT and special needs students

Mark Feldmann
The Journal Times

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Protection for LGBT Workers on the Rise: EEOC Files First Title VII Lawsuits Alleging Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Jill Rosenberg, Shaunicie Fielder and Megan Lawson
Orrick

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Bathroom argument purveys LGBT civil rights issue

Devin Zimmerman
kokomoperspective.com

Kokomo, Indiana

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THE LESSONS AND LUNACIES OF CHARLOTTE’S VICTORY FOR LGBT EQUALITY

Marcus Patrick Ellsworth
MTV

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