New Jersey - 2 Middletown BOE Candidates Criticize Board's Transgender Policy

Carly Baldwin

Patch

Middletown Township, NJ

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ezs note: Middletown residents - if you have a transgender child, let them hear YOU!!!

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.

Arkansas - School of Art M.F.A. Candidates to Present Thesis Exhibitions

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University of Arkansas Newswire

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

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Minnesota - Candidates for Minnesota attorney general clash over essence of job

J. Patrick Coolican, Jessie Van Berkel
Star Tribune

Minneapolis, MN

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ezs note:  It's down a bit, but Keith Ellison accuses his opponent of belonging to Alliance Defending Freedom.  

civil rights - Human Rights Campaign Announces “Artists For Equality” Auction to Help Elect Pro-LGBTQ Candidates

Nick Morrow
HRC

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ezs note: To make a voting plan, all you have to do is click!

lead story - From “Hate State” to Jared Polis: How Colorado led the way for gay, transgender candidates to run for office — and win

Nic Garcia
The Denver Post

Denver, CO

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Tennessee - Where Tennessee's candidates for governor stand on LGBTQ rights

Natalie Allison
Tennesseean

Nashville, TN (Broadway district)

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Colombia - Transgender, Queer Candidates Backed in Runs for Colombia's Senate

Ariel Sobel
Advocate

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Democratic candidates for Montana's U.S. House seat talk health care, other issues in Helena

Holly K. Michels
Independent Record

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ezs note:  Montana residents - it may seem small, but your vote is just as important as any other - no more, no less.  Please remember to vote, and if you haven't registered yet, please do so NOW.  

It’s an election year in Texas and LGBTQ candidates are flooding the zone

E.A. Crunden
ThinkProgress

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ezs note: Texans -  I know it's early, but particularly if you live in one of the districts that are LGBTQ, you might want to consider making a donation.  Of course, you'll want to consider other areas, but if you're amenable to this person, even five or ten bucks will make a difference.

Transgender candidates' victories in Pa., nation signify people are 'tired of the hate'

Michael Boren
The Inquirer

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Keller trustee candidates talk about transgender bathrooms, guns on campus

Sandra Engelland
Star-Telegram

Keller, TX

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ezs note:  Keller, TX residents - you can find out more about candidates' opinions and voting records here.  Voting is this Saturday. Don't forget to vote!

Two transgender candidates — both named Misty — just made history by winning primaries

Amber Phillips
The Washington Post

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ezs note:  Utah residents - to get information on Misty K. Snow, or to donate money to her campaign, please press www.mistyksnow.com. I read her campaign blog, and was quite impressed.  If you live anywhere else, but have friends who live in Utah, please pass this information along.  Thanks!

Transgender rights: Where 2016 candidates stand on bathroom bills

Michael Walsh
Yahoo!

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Gay, Christian, Roma election candidates show Turkey’s changing face (Turkey)

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The Rakyat Post

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12 candidates sign up for ‘Queen of the World’ gay pageant (Mariana Islands)

Junhan B. Todiño
Marianas Variety

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Five candidates for ‘Briton of the Year’ who are not Nigel Farage (UK)

Joseph Patrick McCormick
Pink News

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Palm Springs ‘Political Pop Up’ draws hundreds

Sherry Barkas
http://www.desertsun.com

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GOP gubernatorial candidates vie for supporters

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Former Sen. Chuck Hagel apologizes for gay comment - http://www.cachevalleydaily.com

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