lead story - Four Major Employers Join 40 Others Opposing State-Based Anti-Transgender Legislation

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HRC

Hamdi Ulukaya

Chobani

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lead story - More than 2,000 people sign letter opposing Ted Cruz on Dallas transgender custody case

Maria Méndez
The Dallas Morning News

ezs note:  I signed... and so can you .

North Carolina - NC House bills opposing conversion therapy, HB2 remnants filed

Gary D. Robertson
wsoctv.tv

Asheville, NC

Thomas Wolfe house

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civil rights - 176 Companies Sign on to Statement Opposing Trump's Efforts to Limit Transgender Rights

Emily Gillespie
Fortune

San Jose, CA

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Fliers distributed throughout Grass Lake opposing transgender bathroom rule

Andrew Surma
MLive

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ezs note:  Wowwwww... have you ever noticed that, in a few short decades, 'intermingling of the races' turned into 'intermingling of the sexes' with the change of ONE word?

'Grass Lake resident', you may wish to reconsider your wording.  So you don't sound like a complete asshole. 

REP. SHEILA HARRINGTON: My journey from opposing to backing transgender rights

Sheila Harrington
Sentinel & Enterprise

Rep. Sheila Harrington

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ezs note:  Thank you, Rep. Harrington, for your thoughtful piece.

American Medical Association Adopts Resolutions Opposing Policies that Harm Transgender People

Sarah McBride
HRC

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Group starts petition opposing transgender policy at New London-Spicer schools

Carolyn Lange
The Bemidji Pioneer

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Evangelical Church of the WI passes 'resolution opposing same-sex marriage' (Jamaica)

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Jamaica Observer

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ezs note:  Y'know, the Evangelical Church of the West Indies has every right to hold this position.   

I may disagree, but they do have this right.  However, what about the liberal churches, 

temples, or mosques?  What about the individuals who belong to no church?  It is my firm belief that governments belong to PEOPLE, not churches!

Gay Marriage (Curacao)

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Curacao Chronicle

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Gay Marriage Exorcism: Illinois Bishop Plans Prayer Service Opposing 'Evil' Marriage Equality Law

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ezs note:  Um, "Bishop" Paprocki, just a thought - perhaps it would've been best to do the witch doctor ceremonies before the vote was taken.  Wouldn't have hurt, anyway.

On so many levels, what a dumbass.

Immigration Equality files amicus brief opposing Utah immigration law (sys-con)

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