Wisconsin - ‘It’s just reality:’ Milwaukee group works to end violence against those who are transgender

Cassidy Williams
FOX6

Milwaukee, WI

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lead story - Woman sues Philadelphia pharmacy for outing her as transgender, HIV-positive

Nina Feldman
WHYY

Philadelphia, PA

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lead story - First transgender Rhodes scholar named in diverse 2020 class

AP
The Guardian

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

(Hera Jay Brown's home university)

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ezs note:  Congratulations, Hera!

Pennsylvania - Transgender ex-cashier sues Dunkin' Donuts, saying managers let coworkers and patrons harass her, then fired her

Elliot C. McLaughlin
CNN

Bethlehem, PA

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civil rights - California Launches Program To Protect Transgender Voting Rights

Jade Hindman
KPBS

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Alabama - Alabama transgender women of color selected for fellowship

Eddie Burkhalter
Alabama Political Reporter

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

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lead story - For 16 Transgender Hockey Players, a Groundbreaking Weekend

Danielle Allentuck
The New York Times

Matthews Arena (ice hockey)

Boston, MA

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lead story - Transgender at school: Transitioning during A-levels

Tori Watson, Emily McGarvey
BBC

Derry, Northern Ireland

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civil rights - Daily Dose of Rage: HHS Ends Civil Rights Discrimination Protections for Transgender and LGBTQ Community

Brittany Knupper
The Mary Sue

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Connecticut - Transgender Female Athletes Face Hurdles to Acceptance With the Public

Eli Yokley
Morning Consult

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Pennsylvania - Philadelphia passes bill to protect and include transgender and non-binary youth

Michelle Myers
Al Día

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California - California poll workers to receive training on how to assist transgender, gender non-conforming voters

Muri Assunção
Daily News

Mission San Diego de Alcala (1848)

San Diego, CA

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New Jersey - U.S. Supreme Court will decide if someone can be fired for being gay or transgender. This is N.J.’s law.

Brent Johnson
NJ.com

Ringwood, NJ

New Jersey Botanical Garden

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lead story - MaineCare to Provide Coverage for Transgender Medical Care

Press
US News & World Report

Portland, ME

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lead story - Man charged in 'horrendous' attack on victim activists say is transgender

Brooke Sopelsa
NBC News

Jacksonville, FL

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lead story - Transgender College Students More Likely to Struggle with Mental Health

Alice Bryant, Pete Musto
VOA

Smith College

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lead story - New study reveals risks of transgender ‘conversion therapy’

Meredith Wadman
Science

ezs note:  Ah, a trusted 'cure'...

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lead story - Transgender Lyft driver quits after alleged attack

Gwen Aviles
NBC News

Portland, OR

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lead story - Trans woman googles every news story containing the word 'transgender' in a year

Rachel Thompson
Mashable

London, UK

London City Hall

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lead story - The Trump Administration Asked The Supreme Court To Legalize Firing Workers Just For Being Transgender

Dominic Holden
BuzzFeed.News

Donald Trump, au naturel

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