Kentucky - As doctors, we’re distressed by KY bills that threaten the lives of transgender children

Keisa Fallin-Bennett, Joanne Brown, Joyce Crawford et. al.
Lexington Herald-Leader

Lexington, KY

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please press:  www.kentucky.com

lead story - Transgender woman poised to make Argentine soccer history

Debora Ray
ABC News

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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please press:  abcnews.go.com

Donald Trump - William Barr must go

Editorial Board
The Boston Globe

 AG William Barr

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please press:  www.bostonglobe.com 

civil rights - 'It's just how you really are inside': 9-year-old shares transgender journey

Kate Snow
NBC News

Columbus, OH

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Pennsylvania - Transgender women ready to challenge Pennsylvania's name-change law in court

Allie Miller
PhillyVoice

Philadelphia, PA

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please press:  www.phillyvoice.com

lead story - Transgender users accuse TikTok of censorship

Cristina Criddle
BBC

London, UK

ruins of Lesnes Abbey

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please press:  www.bbc.com

Donald Trump - In Bipartisan Bid to Restrain Trump, Senate Passes Iran War Powers Resolution

Catie Edmonson
The New York Times

ezs note:  Whoa, girl!

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

Arkansas - Run for office when you’re ready; don’t wait on the world to be ready for you

Andrea Zekis
Arkansas Times

Fayetteville, AR

please press:  arktimes.com

ezs note:  If you're looking for a rote "do it now!" or "wait!" article, this is not the read for you.  Rather, this is an intelligent piece, very well thought out.  Thanks, Andrea.

lead story - Dwyane Wade's Son Zaire Celebrates Transgender Sister Zaya In Heartwarming Tribute

Jamie Blynn
E! News

Chicago, IL

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please press:  www.eonline.com

Donald Trump - Utah legislature won't consider bills to censure or recall Romney

Zack Budryk
The Hill

Utah State Legislature

Salt Lake City, UT

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please press:  thehill.com

Colorado - GOP minority doubling down on anti-LGBTQ efforts in Colorado legislature

Saja Hindi
The Denver Post

Colorado Springs, CO

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please press:  www.denverpost.com

ezs note:  Yuh-huh.  Look, if you live in Colorado, and live in an area dominated by the GOP, urge them to drop their support of HB 1114, HB 1273, HB 1272 and HB 1033.  

lead news - Sussex-Wantage BOE adopts transgender policy

Eric Obernauer
New Jersey Herald

Sussex, NJ

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please press:  www.njherald.com

Donald Trump - Shooting of Man in the Face by ICE Turns Into a Trump-New York Fight

Annie Correal, Ed Shanahan
The New York Times

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

lead story - Ban on treatments for transgender kids fails in South Dakota

Stephen Groves
The News & Observer

Pierre, SD

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please press:  www.newsobserver.com

ezs note:  Thank you, South Dakota!

Donald Trump - Lindsey Graham Implicates William Barr in Massive Scandal, on Live Television

Jonathan Chait
New York

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

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please press:  nymag.com

ezs note:  Uh, that's nice, Lindsey.   But why couldn't have you shown some balls and voted with Mitt a week ago???

Now let me see...

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Well, I finally got it right.  After fumbling and farting, I finally found the button!  Now is the right time.  

 I live in a wheelchair, and 

I had a stroke. Therefore, it's difficult to buy clothing with my limited income.  So there are a few promises I would make to you.  If you are generous enough to make a donation,  you have a right to  expect certain obligations:

1- Any outerwear purchased will be discounted.

2-  Any leggings will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

3-  Any perfume will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

4- Any underwear will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

5-  If there is any money left, and I wish to make a donation, I will post it in a blog.

6- Since you are so generous (even a dollar is generous)  I will be sure to thank you.

Donations may be made to the right (encircled 'Donate')  >>>. Thanks.

PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.

Vietnam - Vietnam’s transgender citizens suffer in a grey area

Le Nga
VN Express

Hanoi, Vietnam

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please press:  

civil rights - Starbucks Launches #WhatsYourName in New U.K. Ad; Bringing Patrons Into a ‘Day In the Life’ of LGBTQ+

Lexi Jones
Grit Daily

London, UK

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please press:  gritdaily.com

Virginia - AN OPEN LETTER FROM SIDE BY SIDE IN SUPPORT OF VIRGINIA’S TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

Staff
GAYRVA (and others)

Richmond, VA

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please press:  rvamag.com

lead story - Mark Schleeter: Transgender people going nowhere

Mark Schleeter
Herald & Review

Decatur, IL

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please press:  herald-review.com

Donald Trump - Trump gets an unwelcome surprise

Richard Galant
CNN

ezs note:  Surprise!  Surprise!  Surprise!

video credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TnkJ8_BmSI

please press:  www.cnn.com

Uganda - Jailed Stella Nyanzi wins 2020 Oxfam Novib/PEN International award

Press
The East African

Embassy of Uganda (US)

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please press:  www.theeastafrican.co.ke

ezs note:  In the United States, politely insist on Amb. Mull Sebujja Katende release Stella Nyanzi at once from here.  For other countries, check on Wikipedia's list of ambassadors.  

civil rights - Lowell teen paving the way for transgender rights

Nicole DeFeudis
The Sun

Lowell, MA

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please press:  www.lowellsun.com

ezs note:  Go, Ashton!

Oklahoma - 'It's really been a landmark year': After momentous 2019, Oklahoma City's LGBTQ community looks to future

Siali Siaosi
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City, OK

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please press:  oklahoman.com

lead story - Transgender Colorado teen pleads guilty to murder in school shooting

Kelli Dugan
KIRO

Castle Rock, CO

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please press:  www.kiro7.com

ezs note:  I understand the feelings of hurt you may be feeling.  But acts of violence are never the answer.  NEVER.  Do something constructive.  If you don't have any ideas, ask a parent or relative, a trusted friend, or a teacher.  

Donald Trump - Trump is losing the support of the United States' closest ally after the president slammed down the phone on them during an 'apoplectic' call

Adam Blenkov
Business Insider

Boris Johnson

ezs note:  Even his friends are jumping ship!!

please press:  www.businessinsider.com 

Tanzania - Tanzania: Obstructions to LGBT Health, Rights

Press
Human Rights Watch

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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please press:  www.hrw.org

civil rights - Bloomberg sparks backlash for 2016 trans rights comments

Alexandra Kelley
The Hill

Mike Bloomberg

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please press:  thehill.com

Maine - US Senate candidate from Saco introduces 'GuilloTee' campaign merchandise

Press
WGME

Saco, ME

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please press:  wgme.com

lead story - Local transgender women targeted, discriminated against

Erin Miller
WTKR

Norfolk, VA

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please press:  www.wtkr.com

Donald Trump - Trump to New York travelers: Drop dead

Erin Durkin
Politico

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please press: www.politico.com 

Netherlands - Danish one of the best nationalities, according to index

Valmira Gjoni
CPN Post Online

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please press:  cphpost.dk

civil rights - Divisive comments on transgender issues lead School Board to rethink public comment policy

Jonathan Simmons
PalmCoastObserver.com

Palm Coast, FL

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please press:  www.palmcoastobserver.com

ezs note:  Palm Coasters - When the next meeting is held, be sure to show up.  And politely have your voices heard, especially if Ms. Cochran spews her gunk.

Idaho - Opinion: Idaho should ride Utah’s momentum to ban LGBTQIA+ “conversion therapy”

Blake Hunter
The Arbiter

Boise State

Boise, ID

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please press:  arbiteronline.com

lead story - Gene variants provide insight into brain, body incongruence in transgender

J. Graham Thiesen, et. al.

Science Daily

Gregor Mendel (1822-1894)

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please press:  www.sciencedaily.com

Donald Trump - The Law Is for Suckers

Dahlia Lithwick
Slate

Suckers!

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please press:  slate.com

civil rights - The Trans Actors Challenging Outmoded Ideas of Masculinity

David Ebershoff
The New York Times Style Magazine

Los Angeles, CA

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please press:   www.nytimes.com

Virginia - Transgender delegate blasts ‘discriminatory politicians’ who opposed LGBTQ bill

Graham Moomaw
Virginia Mercury

West Point, VA

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please press:  www.virginiamercury.com

lead story - Harvard transgender swimmer shares ‘incredible’ story

Press
Edge Radio

Stratham, NH

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please press:  www.seacoastonline.com

ezs note:  You can also see Lesley Stahl's video piece (a bit old) on 60 Minutes here.

Donald Trump - Romney to vote to convict Trump on charge of abuse of power, becoming the first Republican to break ranks

Dan Balz
The Washington Post

Mitt Romney (R-UT)

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please press: www.washingtonpost.com 

ezs note:  While I disagreed with you on the majority of votes, on this one - the very most critical one - you came through.  Thank you.

Vermont - Hallquist calls for Agri-publicans to condemn candidate’s ‘transphobic’ comments

Grace Elletson
VTDigger

Christine Hallquist

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please press:  vtdigger.org

lead story - ‘Children will lose their lives.’ Jazz Jennings’ mom joins fight against proposed Florida transgender medical ban

Skyler Swisher
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

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please press:  www.sun-sentinel.com

Donald Trump - As others stand at attention for anthem, Trump fidgets, points, pretend-conducts the band

Sarah Blaskey
Miami Herald

Miami Herald

Miami, FL

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please press:  www.miamiherald.com

lead story - LGBTQ activists rally in Pensacola against Florida 'anti-transgender youth' bills

Rebekah Castor
WEAR

Pensacola, FL

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please press:  weartv.com

Donald Trump - How the US became the center of global kleptocracy

Casey Michel
Vox

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please press: www.vox.com 

Kenya - Controversial Kenyan Movie Star Lands Hollywood Gig

Samuel Mbataru
Kenyans.co.ke

Lamu, Kenya

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please press:  www.kenyans.co.ke

civil rights - The First Drag Queen Was a Former Slave

Channing Gerard Joseph
The Nation.

Washington DC, ca. 1880

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please press:  www.thenation.com

ezs note:  Here is a fascinating account of William Dorsey Swann. (changing first names was more of a rarity in the 1800s.) Please read this! 

Indiana - Women, minorities, LGBTQ+ underrepresented in Legislature

Whitney Downard
The Herald-Bulletin

East Chicago, IN

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please press:  www.heraldbulletin.com

lead story - At Seattle Public Library, 2 arrested at event called anti-trans

Scott Greenstone, Heidi Groover
The Seattle Times

Seattle Public Library

Seattle, WA

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please press:  www.seattletimes.com

Donald Trump - The Only Way to Remove Trump

Ross Douthat
The New York Times

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

ezs note:  Start with something very simple - if you are the least bit certain, get off your rump and REGISTER.  (then do the more complex stuff)