national/world - The woman behind Capitol bathroom protest says trans people can’t trust Democrats to protect them

Io Dodds

The Independent

Washington DC

US Capitol

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please press:  independent.co.uk

ezs note

cowards from Connecticut

Joe Courtney

Rosa DeLauro

Jahana Hayes

Jim Himes

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Iowa - In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation

 Zach Spindler-Krage

The Scarlet & Black

Grinnell, IA

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please press:  thesandb.com

national/world - Zooey Zephyr calls on trans people to 'plant the flag of joy' against Donald Trump (exclusive)

Ryan Adamczeski

Advocate

 Zooey Zephyr

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please press:  advocate.com

national/world - What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Andrew DeMillo

AP

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please press:  apnews.com

ezs note:  All across America, there are services being held commemorating Transgender Day Of Remembrance.  If you can, please go.  

Montana - State lawyers defend ban on identity document changes for trans people

Shaylee Ragar

MTPR

Helena, MT

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please press:  mtpr.org

national/world - The cruel truth behind Trump’s new attacks on trans people

Aja Romano

Vox

Sitka, AK

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please press:  vox.com

ezs note:  residents of the United States - it's LESS than a week that the votes are finally counted.  Frankly, I don't care whether your state is Alabama or California.  What I DO care is that your vote is counted. VOTE!!!

national/world - Republican Policies Are Making It Harder For Trans People To Vote — And Do Everyday Life

Lil Kalish

Huffpost

Texarkana, AR (r)

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please press:  www.huffpost.com

national/world - ACLU sues South Carolina over GOP bill banning healthcare for trans people

Sam Levin

The Guardian

Allendale, SC (r)

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please press:  www.theguardian.com

California - No, a California city is not giving all trans people $900 a month – it’s yet another lie

Amelia Hansford

Pink News

Palm Springs, CA

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please press:  www.thepinknews.com

ezs note:  Hmmm... guess lyin' for the Lord is a virtue... 😐

Tennessee - 'Trans people empowering other trans people' | Trans People are Magic helps raise money for name changes in East Tennessee

Chris Salvimini

WBIR

Knoxville, TN (Gay Street)

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please press:  www.wbir.com

Mississippi - Mississippi bans trans people from using correct school bathroom

Amelia Hansford

Pink

Algoma, MS

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please press:  www.thepinknews.com

ezs note:  Oh, Mississippi.  When do you plan on doing ANYTHING right???

Michigan - Michigan's Trans Migration Project Is Helping to Protect Trans People Just By Getting Them Somewhere Safe

Liam Clymer

Pridesource

Detroit, MI

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please press:  pridesource.com

ezs note:  Fellowship and friendship - what a concept!

Kentucky - Transgender Day of Visibility: Woman shares importance of visibility, resources for trans people in Kentucky

Andrew Lamparski

Lex 18 News

Adairville, KY

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please press:  www.lex18.com

national/world - ‘We have to be visible’: Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates lives and contributions of trans people

Rick West

Daily Herald

Elgin, IL

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please press:  www.dailyherald.com

Mississippi - Mississippi inmates may get to sue prisons if they’re jailed with trans people

John Russell

LGBTQ Nation

Jackson, MS

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please press:  www.lgbtqnation.com

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This West Virginia bill is trying to “cure” trans people. Here’s what you need to know

Denny

Reckon

Wood County, WV (Mike Azinger's district)

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ezs note:  Granted, beating Mike Azinger (R) is a tough prospect. But ya gotta WORK.  If Mike Azinger makes a dumb move (which ain't hard) put a letter to the editor.  If an opponent says   If Mike comes to town, SHOW UP.  If they give you the mike, critique hard.  You can do it!!

please press:  www.reckon.news

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West Virginia Conservatives Want to Legally Define Trans People as “Obscene”

Zane McNeill

Truthout

State Sen. Michael Azinger (R)

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please press:  truthout.org

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Rishi Sunak accused of mocking trans people in joke to Tory MPs

Peter Walker

The Guardian

PM Rishi Sunak

please press:  www.theguardian.com

ezs note:  RESIGN, Rishi.

Trans People Face Rhetoric and Disinformation After Shooting

Andrew Demillo

NBC Philadelphia

Nashville, TN

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please press:  www.nbcphiladelphia.com

UK conversion therapy ban to include trans people

Vanessa Clark

BBC

London, England

(now if we could get some of the states to do likewise)

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please press:  www.bbc.com