lead story - Transgender issues: Where the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates stand

Emily Tillett
CBS

Vermin Supreme (and no, this is not a joke...)

(Hey, he's better than Trump...)

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Donald Trump - Yes, Donald Trump really believes he is 'the chosen one'

Chris Cillizza
CNN

our dear "lord", Donald Trump

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Palestine - Palestine Authority police ban Palestinian LGBT group from holding activities in West Bank

Adam Rasgon
The Times Of Israel

Nablus, Palestine

(old Palestinian passport)

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civil rights - N.H. AG Pursues Civil Rights Case On Behalf of Transgender Woman in Nashua

Sara Willa Ernst
NHPR

Nashua, NH

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Arizona - If he runs, Curt Schilling says he would take on Rep. Tom O'Halleran

Ronald J. Hansen
azcentral.

Sedona, AZ

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ezs note:  1st district (federal) in Arizona - Hey, if Curt Schilling wants to make his name as a ballplayer,  hey, have at it.  But he would be a lousy legislator.  Talk to some neighbors, lick some stamps, do what it takes to keep his skills as a ballplayer - and that's all.

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 - Overcoming stigma – Vietnamese transgender person transitions with mom’s love and support

Lê
Sacramento Bee

Sacramento, CA

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lead story - For transgender youth, an affirming family is important: Readers sound off

Jay Brown
USA Today

"reparative therapy"  (licensed witch doctor)

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Kentucky - Dayton May Be Kentucky's 12th City to Adopt Pro-LGBT Ordinance

Michael Monks
Cincinnati Public Radio

Dayton, KY

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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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Donald Trump - “OH MY GOD, THIS JACKASS”: THE MOOCH EXPLAINS WHY HE THINKS TRUMP IS “CRAZY,” “NARCISSISTIC,” AND A “PAPER TIGER” WHO WILL DROP OUT BY MARCH 2020

William D. Cohan
Vanity Fair

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New Zealand - Weightlifter Hubbard becomes lightning rod for criticism of transgender policy

Ian Ransom
Reuters

Wellington, New Zealand

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civil liberties - North Carolina transgender inmate moved to women's prison

AP
WLOS

Polkton, NC (center left)

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California - California Lawmakers Approve Bill To Update Transgender School Records

AP
KPIX

Sacramento, CA

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lead story - Coming Out As Transgender When There Was No Language To Describe It

Emma Bowman
NPR

Philadelphia, PA

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civil rights - GENDER ROLES SHAPE PUBLIC ATTITUDES ABOUT TRANSGENDER MILITARY SERVICE, STUDY FINDS

Press
University of Kansas

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Idaho - Republican Idaho House leaders defend attacks on Boise State diversity efforts

Ryan Blake
Twin Falls Times-News

Star, ID

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lead story - Beyond Androgyny: Nonbinary Teenage Fashion

Hayley Krischer
The New York Times

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civil rights - Over 132,400 Opposed Trump’s Anti-Trans Health Care Plan

Lindsey Kaley
ACLU

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Alaska - Women’s shelter can't be punished for denying access to men who identify as female, court rules

Michael Gryboski
The Christian Post

Anchorage, AK

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ezs note:  Aw, we're just helpin' to promote "Christian" values...

Maybe liberal Christian/liberal Jewish/atheist organizations could come together for the homeless rather than have this shithole do the "work"... 

lead story - This Teenager Is Speaking Out Against President Trump's Proposed Repeal Of Transgender Protections

Dawn Ennis
Forbes

Hartford, CT

Travelers Tower

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ezs note:  Yay Eva!  Things may be rough from time to time, but please remember that me and 12,398 in Connecticut people support you!

Kansas - State agency's transgender ideology and foster families

Kiley Crossland
Baptist Press

Mr. Weber, waxing philosophically 

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