lead story - Black transgender woman shot dead in Dallas

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News

Dallas, TX

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ezs note:  If you live in Dallas or the surrounding area, and have information about the murder of Merci Mack, please call the Dallas Police Department at 214-671-3986. Thanks.  

civil rights - Transgender advocates applaud transfer of detainees, temporary shutdown of criticized ICE facility

Luis Zambrano
TucsonSentinel.com

Milan, NM

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lead story - Transgender advocates trying to expand health care options

Samantha Schmidt
SFGate

Ocean City, MD

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lead story - Proposed Ohio law would force teachers to 'out' transgender youth

Briana Harper
NewsChannel5

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ezs note:  "My God, what a dick..."  Yeah, I hear you.  Well, if you live near Cincinnati or Mason, you can do something.  If you live near Tom Brinkman  (District 27) or Paul Zeltwanger (District 54) you can help by volunteering for their opponent.  Let's help by circumcising the dick. 

civil rights - Transgender rights battle returning to North Carolina court

Jonathan L. Drew
Tampa Bay Times

Federal Building, Raleigh, NC

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civil rights - In year of firsts, Virginia’s Roem and transgender advocates see progress

Ryan Persaud
WTOP

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Rhode Island - Transgender advocates protest ‘transphobic lecture’ at St Pius V Church in Providence

Steve Ahlquist
UpriseRI

Providence, RI

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Transgender advocates ready to fight another bathroom bill

Brandon Macz
Capitol Hill Times

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NY eases birth certificate gender policy

http://www.leaderherald.com

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Transgender advocates seeking new public facility laws

Gina Curreri
http://www.capecodonline.com/

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OHSU extends coverage to transgender workers - Andy Giegerich - http://www.bizjournals.com

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