6 defenses of Donald Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting — each more dubious than the last

Aaron Blake
The Washington Post

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Salvation Army rehab centre faces charges for rejecting vulnerable transgender people (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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Republican bill would re-write civil rights laws to stop protecting trans people (UK)

Nick Duffy
Pink News

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ezs note:  These folks are particularly vile.  When one of them gets an opponent, it might be wise to consider a donation. Granted, it's early, but the earlier the better.  If you live in one of these districts, please pay special attention.

Pete Olson (22nd TX)

Ralph Abraham (5th LA)

Brian Babin (36th TX)

Vicky Hartzler (4th MO)

Retrial starts in murder of Md. transgender woman

Neal Augenstein
WTOP

Zella Ziona

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please press:  wtop.com

Federal Judge Set to Hear Suit on Transgender School Policy

Press
US News and World Report

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TRUMP NEEDS YOU TO KNOW HE HATES THE MEDIA AND LOVES GOLF IN BIZARRE MORNING TWITTER RANT

Harriet Sinclair
Newsweek

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Broad Theater screens underground transgender classic, Funeral Parade of Roses

Ken Korman
Gambit

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please press:  www.bestofneworleans.com

Transgender health care targeted in crusade to undo ACA

Shefali Luthra
CPTV

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ezs note:  Even though you might not have plans to get surgery right away, or you can get it done independently, think about your neighbor who isn't as fortunate.  Please call your Congressperson and urge her/him to fully fund the Affordable Care Act.  If you aren't sure who your Congressperson is, click www.house.gov.  Put your ZIP code in the upper right corner, and you should be directed to the correct Congressperson.

North Texas families with transgender kids support one another, wage 'war' against bathroom bills

Lauren McGaughy
Dallas News

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‘Queen Sugar’ Actor Brian Michael Smith Comes Out As Transgender

Tiq Milan
NBC News

Brian Michael Smith

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please press:  http://www.nbcnews.com

If anything Donald Trump Jr. says is true, he and his father are terrible negotiators

Cathy Boggs
Los Angeles Times

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please press:  www.latimes.com

Close-Knit Breaks Ground as a Mainstream Japanese Film About a Trans Woman

Jessica Lachenal
The Mary Sue

Close-Knit movie (Japan)

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please press:  www.themarysue.com

Justice for transgender athletes not on the radar, Olympian says (Canada)

Maria Jose Burgos
CBC News

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Steve King compares transgender troops with castrated slaves

Linh Ta
The Des Moines Register

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This Under-the-Radar Trump Administration Change Could Make Life Even Harder for Transgender Seniors

Annie Nova
Money

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Bandon, Oregon

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ezs note:  Well, ya like the beach?  Then I think you'll like Bandon, Oregon! 

Happy Bastille Day!

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ezs note:  To find out more, just click Bastille Day!

Lewandowski wrongly says Trump in Florida day of Trump Tower meeting with Russian lawyer

John Kruzel
Politifact

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18-year-old man charged with intentionally running over transgender woman

Clarence Williams
Washington Post

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Congressman claims ‘radical Islamists’ plan on using transgender U.S. troops as a recruiting tool

Annabel Thompson
ThinkProgress

Loo-ie! Loo-ie! Loo-ie!

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ezs note:  Oh, Louie... don't ever change.  Someone needs to go about, making people realize what a blithering fool gets elected.  (Oh, wait... never mind... we have Donald Trump.) 

Assessing the Implications of Allowing Transgender Personnel to Serve Openly

Agnes Gereben Schaefer et. al.
RAND Corporation

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ezs note:  This is good as far as it goes, but it's very thumbnail.  For a more extensive piece, go to 'Read Online' in the center.   

Transgender Students Turn to Courts as Government Support Erodes

Liam Stack
The New York Times

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

Comic-drama 'Hir' tackles abuse, transgender issues in Steppenwolf production

Scott C. Morgan
Daily Herald

'Hir' dramedy

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Coalition seeks halt to anti-transgender bathroom initiative

Phil Drake
Great Falls Tribune

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GOP Poised To Strip Medically Necessary Care For Transgender Troops

Jennifer Bendery
Huffpost

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ezs note:  If you are represented by a Republican who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, it's time to let your voices of displeasure be heard. In addition,  if an opponent is running, it may be time to send a bit of money their way.  Hey, it may be only five or ten bucks, but the earlier the better.

Here's the offenders:

Vicky Hartzler (4th MO)

Pete Sessions (32nd TX)

Tom Cole (4th OK)

Rob Woodall (7th GA)

Michael C. Burgess (26th TX)

Doug Collins (9th GA)

Bradley Byrne (1st AL)

Dan Newhouse (4th WA)

Liz Cheney (at-large WY)

Comparing Donald Trump Jr. to Fredo Corleone Is Grossly Unfair. To Fredo.

Sam Adams
Slate

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Teachers need more training in working with transgender students, Flinders University researchers find (Australia)

Tim Williams
The Advertiser

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please press:  www.adelaidenow.com.au

Threats against transgender woman came from inside Detroit city hall

Ross Jones
WXYZ (ABC 7)

Detroit City Hall (interior)

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Iowa Rep. wants to strip military funding for transgender service members

Lawryn Fraley
ABC 9

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O'Hare pilot gets plea deal in home castration case

Chuck Goudie and Christine Tressel
ABC 13

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Five key facts about Donald Trump Jr.’s just-released explosive email exchange

Greg Sargent
The Washington Post

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GOP-Sponsored Anti-Transgender Bill Hits National Stage, Hate Group Applauds

Press
South Florida Gay News

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Transgender Inmate Sues Lackawanna County Prison

Stacy Lange
ABC

Lackawanna County Prison

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Transgender Woman Struck in Northeast D.C. Hit-and-Run

Meagan Fitzgerald
NBC Washington (DC)

Davon Washington

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A father's powerful plea for his transgender son wins hearts

Rose Schmidt
CNN

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Here’s the big problem with the Trump camp’s latest spin about Donald Trump Jr.

Greg Sargent
The Washington Post

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Transgender transits from begging to national Lok Adalat (India)

Ambika Pandit
Economic Times

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please press:  economictimes.indiatimes.com

Advocates Condemn LGBTQ Bullying After Suicides

Dylan McGuiness
Hartford Courant

Hartford, CT 

(Legislative Office Building)

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Are British schools supporting transgender pupils? Share your stories

Sarah Marshand
The Guardian

British pupils

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Former Inmate Empowers Transgender Women in Colombian Prisons

Simon West
NBC

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Donald Trump Is Clueless About the Middle East

Dilip Hiro
Mother Jones

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It’s Now Undeniable That LGBTQ Rights Are In Danger Of Being Rolled Back

Michelangelo Signorile
Huffpost

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Transgender foes are not doing God’s work

Shannyn Moore
Alaska Dispatch News

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Rarely used test could help ID transgender woman in 30-year-old Lake County cold case

Christal Hayes
Orlando Sentinal

"Julie Doe"

(actual identity unknown)

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Church of England votes to explore transgender services (UK)

Press
BBC

Canterbury Cathedral (UK)

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Why Does Donald Trump Keep Dissing Jews?

Frank Bruni
The New York Times

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Donal Logue's Daughter Jade Is No Longer Missing and Is ''Safely Back Home''

Meg Swertlow
E News

Donal Logue

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Why Natalie Morales Coming Out As “Queer” Matters To The LGBTQ+ Community

Emma Murphy
Curve

George Takei

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Fighting for L.G.B.T. Rights in Retirement Communities

Tammy La Gorce
The New York Times

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REP. SHEILA HARRINGTON: My journey from opposing to backing transgender rights

Sheila Harrington
Sentinel & Enterprise

Rep. Sheila Harrington

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ezs note:  Thank you, Rep. Harrington, for your thoughtful piece.