civil rights - Black History Month: 17 LGBTQ black pioneers who made history

Gwen Aviles, Ariel Jao
NBC News

US Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX)

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Vermont - Letters to the Editor (TERF battle)

Christian Herrick
Seven Days Vermont

South Burlington, VT

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please press:  www.sevendaysvt.com

ezs note:  There is also a letter to the editor presenting the opposite view.

lead story - Teen Beats Transgender Competitor Amid Sports Participation Lawsuit

Press
NBC News

Canton, CT

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please press:  www.nbcconnecticut.com

ezs note: Normally, I don't like to stay in one state very much, but this is too rich!  Canton's Chelsea Mitchell beat out everyone - including Terry Miller, a transgender athlete.  Ironically, this win put the kibosh on Alliance Defending Freedom.  Uh, nice try, ADF!

This should put the lie to the nonsense ADF peddles. 

Donald Trump - Former Justice Dept. Lawyers Press for Barr to Step Down

Katie Benner
The New York Times

Department of Justice

Washington DC

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

Greece - Homicide at Moria refugee camp sparks riots

Benjamin Bathke
InfoMigrants

island of Lesbos, Greece

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please press:  www.infomigrants.net

ezs note:  Although it is in the last paragraph, mention is made of transgender people being at risk.  If you have an interest in Greece or Lesbos in particular, you may want to stay with InfoMigrants to stay in touch.

civil rights - Transgender athletics bill clears its first legislative hurdle

Kevin Richert
MyMagicValley.com

Idaho Falls, ID

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please press:  magicvalley.com

California - Megan Youngren to Become First Openly Transgender Athlete to Compete at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

Chris Chavez
Sports Illustrated

California International Marathon

Folsom/Sacramento, CA

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please press:  www.si.com

lead story - Girls sue to block participation of transgender athletes

Pat Eaton-Robb
AP

Connecticut State Capitol

Hartford, CT

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please press:  apnews.com   

Donald Trump - Can we stop tiptoeing around the fact that Trump is behaving like a dictator?

Lucian K. Truscott IV
Salon

Donald Trump

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please press:  www.salon.com

Ecuador - Ecuador's LGBT+ community seen suffering deadliest year in a decade

Oscar Lopez
Reuters

Quito, Ecuador

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please press:  www.reuters.com

civil rights - Tennesseans Agree that Anti-LGBTQ Legislation is a Waste of Time

Nick Morrow
HRC

Martin, TN

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please press:  www.hrc.org

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.