national/world - A transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat, and aims to make history

Jason Ogles

Advocate

Tampa, FL

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ezs note:  residents of Tampa (District 65) - check to see what other policies Ashley Brundage has.  If you mostly agree with her, campaign!!!

New Hampshire - Transgender state reps will make history

John Doyle
Seacoastonline.com

Somersworth, NH

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lead story - Transgender candidates could make history in upcoming races

Daniel Trotta
Reuters

Christine Hallquist

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ezs note:  One way in which you could make a difference is by giving to victoryfund.org candidates.  From Maine to Alaska, there's probably someone worthy of your support. 

civil rights - This transgender graduate will make history at Pass High. And he's only 16.

Jeff Clark
SunHerald

Pass Christian, Mississippi

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As transgender candidates make history in Minneapolis, some see trend emerging

John Verhovek
ABC News

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Transgender candidates hope to make history in California

Casey Tolan
The Mercury News

East Los Angeles, CA

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Once again... VOTE!!!

Transgender British athletes set to make history at Rio Olympics (UK)

Jeremy Armstrong
Daily Record

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Transgender couple can't wait to get married and make history (UK)

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