lead story - New directors at federal media agency have ties to anti-LGBT groups, fought pro-transgender policies

Brian Kozma
CNBC

Chevy Chase, MD

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/National_4-H_Youth_Conference_Center_where_Agriculture_Secretary_Tom_Vilsack_spoke_with_National_Youth_Leadership%2C_on_Monday%2C_April_8%2C_2013%2C_in_Chevy_Chase%2C_MD.jpg

please press:  https://www.cnbc.com

John Oliver Eviscerates Donald Trump’s Ties to Vladimir Putin

Matthew Dessem
Slate*

Credit:  http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/127000/Vladimir-Putin-and-Donald-Trump-in-Love--127251.jpg

please press:  http://www.slate.com

Here are the Georgia ties to the 2016 GLAAD Media Award nominations

Patrick Saunders
Georgia Voice

Credit:  http://d2ciprw05cjhos.cloudfront.net/files/v3/styles/gs_large/public/images/15/11/biancabianca1_151104e.jpg?itok=O9xtdYXs

please press:  http://thegavoice.com

Asshole of the Year: Arizona bill ties restroom use to birth gender - Cristina Silva - http://www.newstimes.com

Credit:  www.cartoonstock.com

*more here*

ezs note:  Read especially the possible imprisoning of a woman whose only crime is wanting to take a leak.  This is, truly, an asshole of the year.

Komen Isn't the Only Do-Gooder Group Conservatives Targeted for Planned Parenthood Ties (motherjones.com)

*more above*

First ever transgender judge has ties to Louisiana (CBS)

(more in blue/above)