California lawmakers want third-gender option on IDs

Sophia Bollag
WAVY

State Sen. Toni Atkins

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Analysis: A bathroom mess for Republican Texas lawmakers

Ross Ramsey
El Paso Proud

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Lawmakers differ on effective date of transgender proposal

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Bristol Herald Courier.com

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Oklahoma lawmakers want Obama impeached over transgender guidance

Josh Kenworthy
The Christian Science Monitor

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Transgender Bathroom Hysteria, Cont’d.

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The New York Times

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Hey, Iowa lawmakers, leave those kids alone

Todd Dorman
The Gazette

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Lincoln High Senior Is Vocal Transgender Advocate

Perry Groten / pgroten@keloland.com
keloland.com

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ezs note: South Dakotans - follow the example of your brave people and call your legislators to vote NO on the following stupid bills:  House Bills 1108, 1112, and 1107.  Thanks.

Washington State Lawmakers: Transgender People’s Bodies Are ‘Security Concerns’

Zack Ford
Think Progress

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EDITORIAL: Opponents Should Take Break Over Transgender Bathroom Debate

Staff
The Capitol News

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Alabama judges use segregation-era law to avoid gay marriage

Jay Reeves
LGBTQNation

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What are Ohio lawmakers doing to protect gays? Not much

Jessie Balmert
The Marion Star

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Lawmakers Push to End Military Transgender Ban

ERNESTO LONDOÑO

The New York Times

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Connecticut lawmakers vote to make it easier to change gender on birth certificates

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The Republican

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Teasley: ‘Religious freedom’ bill will return next year

Ricky Leroux
The Marietta Daily Journal

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ezs note:  Georgians - granted, the fact is that Georgia is lopsidedly conservative - but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't have your say!  Call or e-write  and let them know that they shouldn't vote for the bogus "religious freedom" bill.  Have your say!

Anti-LGBT Texas lawmakers set to vote in an attempt to stop marriage equality in the state

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LGBT Weekly

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US Rep. Kennedy: Time to strengthen transgender protections

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Houston Chronicle

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Texas lawmakers focus efforts on prejudice

Staff
The Brookhaven Courier

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Maryland birth certificate bill receives final approval

Michael K. Lavers

Washington Blade

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Capitol Watch: No place off limits for fretful Kansas and Missouri lawmakers

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Kansas City Star

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Why are lawmakers being morality police?

Editorial Board
Sun Sentinel

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