Virginia - Alexandria City Council approves ‘LGBTQ+/Trans Sanctuary Resolution’

 Lou Chibbaro Jr.

Washington Blade

Alexandria, VA

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City Council OKs 2 resolutions to promote transgender rights

Dave Burge

KTSM News

El Paso, TX

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New Hampshire - Rochester elects first openly transgender person to a New Hampshire city council

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WGME

Rochester, NH

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ezs note:  Yay, Rochester!

Montana - Vote tabled in Dillon on anti-discrimination ordinance

Susan Dunlap
Montana Standard

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Minnesota - All are welcome in Hastings (unless you’re transgender), say pastors

Hannah Jones
Citypages

Hastings, MN

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A new high in gay politics: Palm Springs will usher in an entirely LGBTQ city council

Javier Panzar
La Crosse Tribune

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Jersey City LGBT activist announces City Council run

J. L. Gaynor
Out In Jersey

   Jersey City council

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Hate crimes in the city are on the rise compared to last year

Tina Moore
New York Post

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Flatwoods city council to vote on transgender bathroom ordinance

Brad Myers
WSAZ

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Alabama City Council Recalls Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law

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BuzzFeed

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Liberty City endorses Kenney and slate of council candidates

Julia Terruso

The Inquirer

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ezs note:  If you live in Philly, VOTE!

City Council committee wants gay-straight alliance bill changed (Canada)

Gordon Kent
Edmonton Journal

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Glendale approves gay-rights pledge

Peter Corbett

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Gay marriage ban stalls changes to Dallas pensions

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com

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City Council Chair Praises Farina On Gay-Friendly Education Initiatives

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/

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City Council: LGBT group deserves a spot in parade

http://www.heraldextra.com

San Antonio Approves Anti-Bias Protections For LGBT Residents

http://houston.cbslocal.com/


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Christine Quinn Offers Self-Defense Classes

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/

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ezs note:  Don't you become another tragic statistic!  In New York City, the cost is free!  To find out if your city or town is doing the same, check your phone book.  There are also literally thousands of private self-defense classes you can call.  Don't delay - call today!

Minneapolis City Council declares June LGBT Pride Month

Branden Largent

http://www.mndaily.com/

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Bernal Gets Support/Backlash On Anti-Discrimination Expansion
RYAN LOYD
http://tpr.org/

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