lead story - Dr. Oz praises J.K. Rowling's controversial comments on transgender women, gossip site says

Brooke Migdon

The Hill

Dr. Oz's "professional" opinion

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ezs note:  Pennsylvanians - take note of where Oz has spent much of his adult life.  (hint - it ain't in Pennsylvania)

New Jersey - New Jersey transgender community praises state Supreme Court name change ruling

Sammy Gibbons

northjersey.com

Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex

Trenton, NJ

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lead story - City councilman praises Idaho transgender legislation, calls Yakima Pride leader "an idiot"

Lex Talamo
Yakima Herald-Republic

Yakima, WA

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ezs note:  Y'know, Jason White is right.  No matter how knuckle-dragging, moronic, airheaded views he has, he does have the right to express them.  However, YOU have the right to send his ass packing come Election Day.  Organize! 

lead story - TRUMP PRAISES ‘LGBT’ PRIDE MONTH, BUT IS CRITICIZED FOR ADMINISTRATION'S TREATMENT OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

Scott McDonald
Newsweek

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civil rights - ACLU praises Connecticut for passing ‘most protective transgender policy and law in the country’

Josh Delk
The Hill

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ezs note: Yeah, yeah, we've got problems (who doesn't?) but Connecticut has the MOST progressive laws in the country! Yay!  👧

Donald Trump - Donald Trump Praises His 'Incredible' Mom on Mother's Day — But Doesn't Mention Melania

Maria Pasquini
People

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Eldridge praises signing of transgender bill

Molly Loughman
Wicked Local Maynard

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US Vice President Joe Biden praises gay activists for ‘moral courage’ and ‘physical courage’

Greg Hernandez
Gay Star News

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City Council Chair Praises Farina On Gay-Friendly Education Initiatives

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The Queen praises gay rights charity’s ‘special anniversary’ in royal surprise (UK)

Scott Roberts
http://www.pinknews.co.uk


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

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Cher praises brave transgender son to Letterman (Music Rooms)

Cher praised her 'brave' transgender son Chaz for his gender change as she explained the process to talk show host David Letterman. (more  in  blue/above)

Transsexual scout wins praise as Turkey's '14th giant man' (Hurriyet Daily News [Turkey])

Turkish basketball star Hidayet Türkoğlu drew loud chants of “Hido, Hido” during the 2010 FIBA World Basketball Championship, and the crowd roared when Kerem Tunçeri made a last-minute lay-up against Serbia to take Turkey into the finals. (more later)

Corrie actress praises 'Oaks gender plot' (Digital Spy [UK])

Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh has praised Channel 4's Hollyoaks for tackling the issue of gender identity disorder. (more above)