lead story - Anti-transgender bill advances in Tennessee as lawmakers return to work

Kimberlee Kruesi
WKRN

Paris, TN

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Israel - Dozens of Protesters Demand Israel Enable Transgender Teen's Return to School

Lee Yaron
Haaretz

Ashkelon, Israel

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Pennsylvania - IUP student disciplined in classroom dispute allowed to return to class

Matt McKinney
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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ezs note:  A few thoughts here -  my own feelings are that Mr. Ingle's opinions are silly at best, repugnant at worst.  But, like it or not, they are his opinions, and they deserve a hearing.  I only hope that at a more conservative university, such as Liberty University, the same freedoms are offered.

On a mission: Transgender woman prepares for return to a dangerous place

Kalhan Rosenblatt
Naples Daily News

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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!

Faith, freedom and flowers at gay weddings: the return of the American Culture Wars (Scotland)

Neil Mackay

The Herald

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Armistead Maupin Makes Return to the Bay Area

Dani Burlison
KQED

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Hosts Return to Radio Months After Transgender Benefits Comments Got Them Fired

Mike Hedeen
http://buffalo.twcnews.com


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Transgender woman detained in Canada set to return to U.K. tomorrow (Canada)

Karolyn Coorsh
http://www.ctvnews.ca

*more here*

DADT repeal could mean return of military recruiters to campus (Whitman Pioneer)

(more on blue/above)