Russia Lawmakers Back Fines for 'Gay Promotion' (en.ria.ru (Russia))

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Transgender Equal Rights Commission praises lawmakers for advancing Equal Rights Bill (www.baywindows.com)

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The meaning of courage - and why lawmakers need to show some now (www.baywindows.com)

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Lawmakers pass bill outlawing transgender discrimination (NBC)

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Some Texas lawmakers seek expansion of hate crimes law to LGBT community (The Texas Independent)

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