Chris Wallace crushes NC gov.: ‘Let it go… there’s no case of transgender people molesting girls’

David Edwards
Raw Story

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Watch: Dan Savage Annihilates Ann Coulter's Anti-Transgender Bathroom 'Bullsh*t'

David Badash
The New Civil Rights Movement

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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One more hurdle for transgender rights effort

Frank Phillips / phillips@globe.com
Boston Globe

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Alabama City Council Recalls Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law

Dominic Holden / dominic.holden@buzzfeed.com
BuzzFeed

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Students sue suburban school system over transgender locker room access

Duaa Eldeib / deldeib@tribpub.com
Dawn Rhodes / cdrhodes@tribpub.com
Chicago Tribune

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This 25-Year-Old Transgender Woman Is Responsible for That Viral Bathroom Selfie

Lauren Duca
Teen Vogue

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Hawaiʻi Transgender Leaders to Deliver Petition to DOE

Press
Maui Now

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Transgender Woman Killed in Wichita

Sunnivie Brydum
Advocate

Tyreece Walker

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Tyreece...

CPS updates policies for transgender students and employees

Juan Perez Jr. / jjperez@chicagotribune.com
Chicago Tribune

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Officials raise transgender flag at Boston City Hall

AP
Boston Globe

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North Carolina transgender bathroom law prompts boycotts as anger grows (UK)

David Usborne
The Independent

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ezs note:  Oh, I couldn't help but noticing what Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said in a speech the other day:  "If a corporation wanting to do business in North Carolina does not see the worth of our children in the same light, then I wish them well as they do business somewhere else."  See?  He would welcome your leaving.  

That means you, Hurricanes... Hartford would welcome you!

Backlash, praise for Target's position on transgender issue picks up steam

Kavita Kumar
StarTribune

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ezs note:  To those who wish to petition in FAVOR of Target, please go to moveon.org. Also, if you wish, buy a few items from Target.  Thanks!

Why we must learn to live with the elephants

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Because they are among the most humane creatures on earth.

Because they only eat grassland.

Because, as they roam the savanna, you are awestruck by their beauty.

In order to keep your humanity alive, you must do your part.

That is why.

Group starts petition opposing transgender policy at New London-Spicer schools

Carolyn Lange
The Bemidji Pioneer

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Feds list schools that sought exemption from discrimination statute

Tim Devaney
The Hill

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Ted Cruz, Attacking Donald Trump, Uses Transgender Bathroom Access as Cudgel

Trip Gabriel
The New York Times

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Who Is Curt Schilling Talking To? Himself

Robert Silverman
vocativ

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The Pearl of Africa: An Interview with Africa's First Openly Transgender Star Cleopatra Kambugu

Les Fabian Brathwaite
Out

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B.C. court intervenes in parental dispute over transgender child (Canada)

Press
thestar.com

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ACLU Considers Legal Challenge To Anti-Transgender Restroom Law In Alabama

Dominic Holden
BuzzFeed

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Transgender girls at B.C. legislature to back human rights code bill (Canada)

Press
Winnipeg Free Press

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How other stores are handling transgender bathroom policies

Hadley Malcolm
USA Today

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An HIV Prevention Pill for Transgender Persons

Scott LaFee and Lisa Loeb Stanga
UC San Diego Health

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ezs note:  As always, before you take Truvada, talk with an experienced physician about the benefits and contraindications.  Also, refrain from sex before beginning treatment.  Thanks!

Iranian Transgender Youth Reveal Parents Reaction to Their 'Inner Disorder'

Press
Sputnik News

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Transgender teen fights back after suspension for using 'wrong' bathroom

Emanuella Grinberg
CNN

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I voted today... DID YOU?

Voting is in Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania

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Teen Boy Says He Was Kicked Out Of Ted Cruz Rally For Being Transgender

Mary Ann Georgantopoulos
BuzzFeed

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Transgender magazine editor murdered in Bangladesh (Australia)

Press
SBS

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Transgender rights: Where 2016 candidates stand on bathroom bills

Michael Walsh
Yahoo!

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How Gov. Daugaard navigated his way to big decisions

Bob Mercer
Rapid City Journal

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New police appeal after missing Leeds transgender woman is captured on CCTV (UK)

Press
Yorkshire Evening Post

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ezs note:  I know it's a long shot, but if you live, work, or travel in the Leeds/Yorkshire UK area, and have information regarding the disappearance of this woman, please contact the Yorkshire police.  Thanks.  

Chris Wallace destroys myth of transgender predators: ‘This is a solution in search of a problem’

David Edwards
Raw Story

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New school rules give transgender students 'right to be who they are'

Kathy Bocella
philly.com

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Christie: I likely wouldn't sign transgender bathroom law in N.J.

Brent Johnson
nj.com

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Ottawa Morning's Hallie Cotnam wins award for story on family of transgender girl (Canada)

Press
CBC

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Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

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Louie Gohmert threatens to quit shopping at Target

Jennifer Bendery
sdgln.com

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ezs note:  Y'know, it may sound warped n' all, but I love Louie!  He's so utterly batshit, you can't but watching him.  Congress wouldn't be the same without him!

Cleveland Council President predicts transgender restroom law coming

Tom Beres
WKYC

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Knoxville ‘liberal redneck’ goes viral with transgender rant

Chuck Campbell
go knoxville

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ezs note:  Y'know, no matter where you are in this country, there are decent people who tell it like it is.  Thanks, Trae.

Cop's transgender post riles (Canada)

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castanet.net

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How The Justice System Fails Trans Women

Hannah Simpson
Refinery29

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UK warns tourists about NC transgender law

Julian Hattem
The Hill

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Curt Schilling Fired From ESPN Over Anti-Transgender Comment on Facebook

Francesca Bacardi
E!

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Arrest in double murder of Texas man, transgender woman

Staff
CBS

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Ms. Thompson...

Donald Trump Says Transgender People Should Use the Bathroom They Want

Ashley Parker
The New York Times

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Yay Harriet Tubman!

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Curt Schilling says he was ‘blindsided’ by backlash to anti-transgender post

Eric Levenson / Eric.Levenson@boston.com
boston.com

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ezs note:  Uh, yeah.  You were 'blindsided'.  Here's a little news flash for ya, Curt.  When you joined Major League baseball, and are a sportscaster after that, um, people tend to watch what you say.  Stick to diggin' ditches, Curt.  It's much easier.

Transgender Woman Murdered in Maryland

Daniel Reynolds
Advocate

Keyonna Blakeney

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Keyonna...

Curt Schilling makes controversial comments on Facebook about transgender people

Press
WTMW

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