Arkansas - Arkansas trans community center vandalized for 5th time in past year, advocates say

Jo Yurcaba

NBC News

Little Rock, AR

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Utah state senator’s home vandalized in possible retaliation for transgender bill, police say

Rebekah Riess, Sara Smart

CNN 

Lone Peak, UT

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ezs note:  Yeah, this was a really dumb move.  For a second or two, this may have felt good.  But you might as well have handed state Sen. Kennedy a gift.   Organize. Protest (legally). Use your vote.  But congratulations.  You may as well have given state Sen. Kennedy a lock.  Hope you feel good.    

civil rights - LGBT, transgender flags vandalized at Wicker Park church

Tom Negovan
WGN

Chicago (Wicker Park), IL

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Sign promoting inclusion vandalized at Congregational church

Lauren Harkawik
The Deerfield Valley News

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Transgender teen's car vandalized in Stark County

Derick Waller
newsnet 5 (ABC)

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ezs note:  Hey, maybe it's not a huge deal, but by sending a message that harassment of transgender people will NOT be tolerated is a huge boon to any community.  If you have any information,  please call the Stark County Sheriff's Office at 330-430-3800.  Thanks!

Anchorage LGBT flag vandalized for third time in year

Press
KTOO

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UK: Vandalised transgender memorial restored (UK)

http://www.pinknews.co.uk

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ezs note: If you see a gravestone or memorial being desecrated, be a good person and CALL THE POLICE!!