civil rights - Military retirees support lawsuit against Trump’s military transgender ban

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Dayton Daily News

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North Dakota - GOP Senate hopeful Kevin Cramer sought, received support of extreme anti-gay group, CNN reports

Ross Torgerson
West Fargo Pioneer

State Rep. Kevin Cramer

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ezs note:  North Dakotans - please, when November rolls around, vote AGAINST Kevin Cramer.  He is, after all, a nut.

civil rights - Letter: Thankful for support of LGBTQ community

James S. Thompson
The Salem News

Salem (MA) Witch House

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lead story - How well do our schools support transgender pupils?

Kate Lally
Echo

Liverpool, UK (Chinatown district)

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Illinois - Briefs filed to support transgender student's lawsuit

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Daily Herald

Palatine, IL

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UK - Miss Transgender UK hoping to inspire and support LGBT people in the community

Simon Leonard
Scunthorpe Telegraph

Scunthorpe, UK

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Iowa - Senate expresses support for transgender, gender non-conforming students

Alex Connor
Iowa State Daily

Beardshear Hall

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Turkey - Turkish LGBT activist goes on hunger strike in support of transgender woman jailed in Tekirdağ

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Turkey Purge

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Poll: Arizonans would support LGBT non-discrimination law

Dustin Gardiner
azcentral

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Pakistan - Pakistani celebs support #ChangeTheClap campaign for transgenders

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Pakistan Today

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'The woman I was truly meant to be': Gov't employee thankful for support during transition (Canada)

Rachel Zelniker
CBC News

Regina, Saskatchewan

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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.