North Texas families with transgender kids support one another, wage 'war' against bathroom bills

Lauren McGaughy
Dallas News

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Transgender Students Turn to Courts as Government Support Erodes

Liam Stack
The New York Times

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Slaying of transgender woman in Lynchburg galvanizes LGBTQ support, outreach

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The Roanoke Times

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Abbott remains vague in his support of 'bathroom bill'

John C. Moritz
Abilene Reporter-News

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Indian government releases video to show support for its transgender employees

Lenyon Whitaker
Metro

Kochi Metro Rail

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‘Our Bible’ app aims to support LGBTQ Christians who feel excluded

Corinne Segal
CPTV

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Support Transgender Youth In Your Classroom This Thursday

Staff
HRC

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Know Someone Who’s Transitioning? There’s A Hallmark Card For That

Brandon Voss
newnownext

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In West Virginia, LGBTQ advocates see a shift toward support

Corrine Segal
CPTV

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ezs note:  When I read about Thurmond, I had to give a tip of the hat to them.  No, it wasn't to their tiny, tiny, tiny population (five!)  but to their wonderfully progressive attitude barring discrimination to LGBTQ folks.  Needless to say, Thurmond is in danger of becoming extinct.  If you have a hardy soul, consider Thurmond as a place you can rebuild.

SNL mocks Logo’s ‘Fire Island,’ cast shows support for transgender rights

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

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Transgender Rights Activists Demand Answers After Sen. Lucio's SB6 Support

Derick Garcia
RGVproud

Eddie Lucio Jr. (NOT Eddie Lucio lll (his son))

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Eighteen attorneys general support Virginia transgender teen

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WINA

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It’s up to each school now to support transgender students, who only seek safety

Jennifer M. Gess
Idaho Statesman

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Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier reverses support for transgender rights bill (Canada)

Brendan Burke
CBC News

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Stevens: Support Boy Scouts on transgender decision

Heidi Stevens
Athens Banner-Herald

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A Christian Grandmother Shows Us How To Support Trans Youth

John Shore
The Huffington Post

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Transgender Cub Scout kicked out of pack gets support from all over the world

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News12

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Yarmouth transgender teen launches petition in support of gender anti-discrimination bill (Canada)

Tina Comeau
Shelburne County Coast Guard

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Californians' support of transgender bathroom access in schools is growing, poll shows

Hailey Branson-Potts / hailey.branson@latimes.com
Los Angeles Times

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Transgender Woman Loses Support from Her Family After Coming Out and Dropping 120 Lbs.

Julie Mazziotta
People

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