Mormon Church joins fight against federal transgender rights directive

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

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Betsy DeVos, a Friend of L.G.B.T. Rights? Past Colleagues Say Yes

Jeremy W. Peters
The New York Times

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ezs note: An alternative, more positive stance that shows Betsy DeVos's stance on LGBT rights - though I would like to know how she stands specifically on transgender rights. It seems unclear here.

Infographics: How different countries feel about transgender rights (Nepal)

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My Repùblica

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ezs note:  Well, it's no wonder we have problems with Spain.  If we were like them, we would have to be, y'know, all nice 'n shit.  We can't have that.

Documents confirm Republicans will try to overturn Obama’s LGBT rights protections (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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ezs note:  Especially if your representative is a Republican, please go to house.gov and urge that transgender rights are fully maintained.  If you are uncertain who your representative is, go to the upper right corner and enter your ZIP code.

Simon: ACLU prepared to stand up for your rights

Howard L. Simon
Tallahassee Democrat

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ezs note:  Join the fight! Join the ACLU! 

Cape Elizabeth schools embrace rights of transgender students

Kate Gardner
The Forecaster

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Redraft Bill for transgenders rights protection, demands activists (India)

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india.com

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Hillary Clinton: Marriage Equality, LGBT Rights At Stake In This Election

Carlos Santoscoy
On Top

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ezs note:  Once again, please remember to vote November 8! 

Here’s Exactly Why A Vote For Trump Is Vote Against LGBTQ Rights

Kira Brekke
The Huffington Post

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ezs note: Please remember to vote on November 8!

More Attacks on Transgender Rights

Editorial Board
The New York Times

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Poll: Young Americans overwhelmingly favor LGBT rights

Press
Chicago Tribune

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Resolved: to affirm rights of transgender Jews

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New Jersey Jewish News

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Being transgender: facts, myths and rights (Pakistan)

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Pakistan Today

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One more hurdle for transgender rights effort

Frank Phillips / phillips@globe.com
Boston Globe

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Transgender bathroom rights, access a hot U.S. political topic (Canada)

Justin Li
CBC News

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The Most Extreme Attempt Yet To Demonize Transgender People And Deny Them Rights

Zack Ford
Think Progress

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It's time to create a world that recognises the rights of transgender people (UK)

Neela Ghoshal and Kyle Knight
Guardian

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TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (Australia)

Ron Hughes
GNN

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No practical rights for the transgender in Pakistan (Pakistan)

ZahidunNisa (spelled correctly)
The Express Tribune

Karachi, Pakistan

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Another California effort targeting transgender bathroom rights stalls

Christopher Cadelago
Sacramento Bee

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