Watchdog urges probe of whether Zinke campaign benefited friend, family

Esther Whieldon
Politico

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ezs note:  If you are making plans to visit Cleveland, Ohio on November 6, perhaps you should check things out here.

Philippines - A public health emergency

Press
BusinessMirror

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Hillary Clinton slams Trump administration's record on LGBT issues

Steven Overly
Politico

Hillary Clinton

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Night of the Living Drag Show raises funds for conference, entertains

John Reel
The Daily Nebraskan

University of Nebraska -  Lincoln

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ban On Transgender Service Members

Camila Domonoske
NPR

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ezs note:  If you want to read a more detailed Memorandum Opinion of Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, the transcript is about halfway down.  

Indictment - USA v. Manafort and Gates

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Jeff Sessions Is in Charge of a Bribery Prosecution Involving Two of His Top Donors

Russ Choma, Nick Schwellenbach
Mother Jones

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ezs note:  If you plan on being in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on November 4, perhaps you should check out here.

Mexico - Muxes: gender-fluid lives in a small Mexican town

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The Guardian

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Transgender rights to be discussed at Fitchburg State

Press
Sentinel & Enterprise

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Oregon Councilman attacks Hawaii filmmaker

Paul Drewes
KITV

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Transgender at BYU: Living Lives Despite Unclear Policies

Braley Dodson
US News & World Report

Irving, Texas

estimated transgender population:  1326* (rounded down)

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ezs note:  Home of the Dallas Cowboys! And home to poverty-stricken areas surrounding it!  Yee-haw!  Anyway, visit Irving, Texas.

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Donald Trump ‘Dishonored’ with Plaque Marking the Spot Where He Boasted About Grabbing Women

Tierney McAfee
People

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ezs note:  If you are going to be in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on November 4, you might want to look at this.

UK/Northern Ireland - PSNI to hold recruitment events for LGBT community

Vincent Kearney
BBC

Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Ex-AG Holder honored for advancing gay, transgender rights

AP
SFGate

Former AG Eric Holder

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Madison diocese advice to priests on LGBT funerals causes grief

Lisa Neff
Wisconsin Gazette

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Pier school committee introduces transgender policy

Philip Cozzolino
The Narragansett Times

Narragansett, RI

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Last general standing

Thomas L. Friedman
Rutland Herald

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ezs note:  If you are going to be in Lakewood, Ohio on November 2, check out the info here.

Switzerland - ‘People need to understand that normality doesn’t exist’

Stefania Summermatter
swissinfo.ch

La Motte, Switzerland

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Political tussle over gender surgery for trans kids may delay health care for low-income kids in Pa.

Rita Giordano
Daily Inquirer

State Capitol

Harrisburg, PA

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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Transgender Teen's Death

AP
US News & World Report

Thayer, MO

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The Challenges of Being Transgender in Restaurant Kitchens

Alex Di Francesco
Eater

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National anthem protests are becoming more popular. You can thank Donald Trump.

John Sides
The Washington Post

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ezs note: Anyone who plans on being in Boston, Massachusetts on November 1, check out the event here.

Chilliwack school trustee: Allowing children to 'change gender is nothing short of child abuse' (Canada)

Cathy Kearney
CBC

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Westford School Committee approves transgender policy amid pushback

Susanna Wood
Wicked Local Westford

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Dana Beyer Confirms Run Against Del. Waldstreicher For District 18 Senate Opening

Louis Peck
Bethesda Beat

Dana Beyer

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Report Highlights Experiences of Latino/a Transgender People in U.S.

John Paul Bramer
NBC News

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