lead story - Amy Schneider says best part of 'Jeopardy!' success is representing trans community

Jo Yurcaba

NBC News

Jeopardy! (game show)

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ezs note:  I've been watching Amy Schneider, rooting for her all the way.  Go Amy!

civil rights - Connecticut sports decade in review: Transgender high school athletes’ success sparks debate on fairness and inclusion, and a Title IX complaint

Lori Riley
Hartford Courant

Hartford, CT

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Lebanon - Lebanon: Time to savor success, then face new challenges

Press
Erasing 76 Crimes

Lebanon

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please press:  76crimes.com

Nebraska - Social Success at First Veteran LGBTQ Event in Omaha

Jennifer Scales
DVIDS

Omaha, NE

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please press:  www.dvidshub.net 

ezs note:  LGBTQ veterans - in case you missed it, here are some numbers you can reach the Whole Health Program (Nebraska only):

Omaha - 402-599-2130

Lincoln - 402-486-7822

Grand Island - 308-395-3495

    

Transgender Girl Scout enjoys huge cookie sale success

John Riley / jriley@metroweekly.com
Metroweekly

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Indiana success emboldens gay rights advocates in US (New Zealand)

Press
The New Zealand Herald

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please press:  http://www.nzherald.co.nz

Getting Personal on Transgender Rights

DOROTHY J. SAMUELS
http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/17/getting-personal-on-transgender-rights/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

Stage success a dream come true for students (New Zealand)

Imran Ali
http://www.nzherald.co.nz


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