Franck: Mass. does no better than N.C. on transgender

Kevin Franck
Boston Herald

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ezs note:  Dracut, Massachusetts residents - it's NOT too late to send lunatics like Colleen Gary packing!  Do it Monday, posthaste!

Connecticut hit by freak snowstorm; Hartford County especially hard hit

Abby Olheiser and Caitlyn Dewey
The Washington Post

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Life in transition: A transgender artist shares his journey to becoming his true self

Glen Starkey
Santa Maria Sun

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Mapping transgender-friendly bathrooms in hostile North Carolina

Nicholas Korody
Archinect

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ezs note:  In one sense, I guess it's good.  In another sense... gawd, North Carolina is one f***ed up state... 

Millennium Bridge goes purple as North East shows support for the transgender community (UK)

Dan O'Donoghue
Chronicle Live

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Man accused in transgender teen murder must surrender DNA sample

Staff
WLOX

Josh Vallum

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British doctors are failing to help transgender people (Canada)

Kas Roussy
CBC

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Arkansas Attorney General Seeks to Block Protections for Gays and Lesbians

Press
NBC

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ezs note:  Arkansans - when election day rolls around, I hope you'll remember to vote for attorney general.  Here's a hint - it ain't Leslie Rutledge.

Fate of NC's transgender law could be decided in Virginia case

Press
Winston-Salem Journal

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Former Pitt-Johnstown transgender student settles lengthy lawsuit with university

Ron Musselman
WJAC

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It’s Time to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility!

Steve Williams
care2

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ezs note:  If you have time, please fill out the petition at the bottom of the blog.  Geez, it takes two minutes - if that!! 

Lookout to be tried in robbery-murder of transgender woman

Joseph A. Slobodzian
philly.com

Kiesha Jenkins

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Arizona: Transgender Woman Detained by ICE, Sent to Male Detention Center

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Democracy Now!

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Republican lawmaker wants to ban transgender students from bathrooms of their choice

Kate Wells
Michigan Radio

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ezs note: Michigan residents - please contact your state representative AND state senator and tell him/her to vote NO on this idiotic bill!  Thanks.

Indiana: Pay to Pee Bill Will Punish Transgender Students With Jail and Fines for Using Wrong Bathrooms, Senate Bill 35 Under Fire

Essel Pratt
Inquisitr

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ezs note:  Indiana residents - please remember to have your state representative AND state senator vote NO on this moronic bill!  Thanks. 

NY Governor Bars State Travel to North Carolina Over Transgender Bathroom Ordinance Ban

Michael Gryboski
Christian Post

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North Carolina AG Won't Defend Transgender Law in Court

Gary D. Robertson
ABC

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Organizers planning proms for LGBT and special needs students

Mark Feldmann
The Journal Times

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Policies, gender roles keep transgender students out of Greek life

Grace Lyden
Grand Forks Herald

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Transgender and Mormon: a growing movement that's fighting for acceptance (UK)

Sam Levin
The Guardian

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Baptist group protests North Carolina transgender law

Bob Allen
Baptist News Global

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Transgender woman sexually assaulted in Stonewall Inn bathroom: NYPD

Alyssa Zauderer
PIX11

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ezs note:  Please, if you have any information about this crime, call 1-800-577-TIPS or log onto Crime Stoppers Website. Thanks.

Take heart because it will soon all be over in Nashville

Robert Houk
Johnson City Press

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Canada trails Wales when it comes to transgender protections (Canada)

Sherry Noik
CBC

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Mangaluru: Woman welfare committee, transgender policy this year: Umashree (India)

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daijiworld.com

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Minn. Republicans unveil restrictive transgender bill

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Austin (Minnesota) Daily Herald.com

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Justice Department advises U.S. Prisons to consider identities of transgender inmates to protect them from violence

Staff
Lawyer Herald

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