lead story - Four parents of transgender boys on the challenges and joys of raising their sons in a world that can be hostile

Scottie Andrew

CNN

Saline County, AR (Bauxite)

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civil rights - Why we still need Pride in Lexington

Valerie Overton
Wicked Pride

Buckman Tavern, Lexington, MA

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New report finds California schools remain hostile for many LGBTQ secondary students

Steve Lee
LGBT Weekly

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Mapping transgender-friendly bathrooms in hostile North Carolina

Nicholas Korody
Archinect

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ezs note:  In one sense, I guess it's good.  In another sense... gawd, North Carolina is one f***ed up state...