lead story - Trans woman sets herself on fire to protest government’s poor COVID-19 response

Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation

Tbilisi, Georgia (country)

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Jamaica - J-FLAG seeking funds to rebuild office destroyed by fire

Press
Jamaica Observer

Kingston, Jamaica

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ezs note:  To donate, please press   https://www.gofundme.com/rebuildingjflag

civil rights - LePage joins court brief seeking to allow companies to legally fire gay or transgender employees

Dennis Hoey
Press-Herald

Augusta, ME

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ezs note:  Maine residents - Thankfully, that troglodyte Paul LePage is term-limited.  In the meantime, please volunteer for Janet Mills.  You'll have a happier (much happier) state in which to live.

Louisiana - Book Remembers Devastating 1973 Fire at Gay New Orleans Bar

Rebecca Santana
US News & World Report

Up Stairs Lounge, after fire (1973)

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So, Will President* Trump Just Fire Everyone?

Charles P. Pierce
Esquire

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ezs note:  A girl named Riley got a good laugh at Trump. Smart kid!

Westport Native Killed In Oakland Fire Remembered As 'Gentle Soul'

Vinny Vella
Hartford Courant

Riley Fritz, upper left

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ezs note:  She was originally from our little state of Connecticut... rest in peace, Riley...

Turkish police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at LGBT parade

Associated Press
Boston Herald

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Meeks appointment draws fire

Rich Miller
capitolfax.com

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Police fire tear gas at hundreds of protesters, demonstration disperses at about 3 a.m.

JESSIE LAU AND MELISSA WEN
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Transgender Activist Condemns Actions of OutServe-SLDN Board Leadership

 TANYA DOMI

http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/

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Pastor thinks fire tied to support of gays - AP - http://www.cantonrep.com

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Transgender Woman Killed in Suspicious Fire in Brooklyn (http://www.advocate.com)

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This fire has been labeled suspicious by the FDNY.  Please, if you know anything, call the New York Police Department immediately!! Please call  1-800-577-TIPS .  Also, take a look at the picture. This may help.  Don't let this troll get away!!

Arab Emirates ‘cure' video under fire from LBGT activists (chicago.gopride.com)

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Romney Likes 'Being Able to Fire People' for Being Gay (www.huffingtonpost.com)

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Troy mayor Janice Daniels under fire for anti-gay marriage slur (ontopmag.com)

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Dehli community hall fire: Toll climbs to 15 (daily.bhaskar.com {India})

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