US - 7th Circuit allows Indiana’s ban on care for transgender youth to take effect

Lauren Irwin

The Hill

Wait, it's gotta get better somewhere around here...

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Harry Allen (Wikipedia)

 

Harry Allen (1882 - 1922)

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Federal judge partially halts Indiana's gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth

Lauren Chapman

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James Patrick Hanlon

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Cole Porter (Wikipedia)

 

Cole Porter (1891 - 1964)

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ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ and advocates.   This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Indiana school pronoun bill signed into law amid worries it'll 'out' transgender kids

Cate Charron

IndyStar

Indianapolis, IN

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ezs note:  Indiana residents - no doubt, this is bad.  But you can do your part if your state Representative or state Senator voted 'yes' for this idiocy.  As soon as you can, start organizing for his/her opponent.  If there is no candidate, put YOUR name out there.  Today, if possible.

Court challenge to Indiana trans sports ban has been dropped

Tom Davies

ABC News

Indianapolis, IN

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What does Indiana’s transgender athlete ban mean for schools?

Casey Smith

The Lebanon (IN) Reporter

Lebanon, IN

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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban

Marissa Perlman

CBS News

Bloomington, IN

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lead story - Bucking Republican Trend, Indiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Bill

Mitch Smith, Eduardo Medina

The New York Times

Indianapolis, IN

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lead story - Indiana lawmakers advance bill banning transgender athletes

Casey Smith

wlfi.com

Heltonville, IN

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lead story - At least 7 states proposed anti-trans bills in first week of 2022

Matt Lavietes

NBC News

Scottsdale, AZ

(one of seven states)

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ezs note: If you live in any one of the seven states, please call your state representative AND state senator and tell them to vote NO on these odious bills.  Thanks.

lead story - Indiana School Sued Over Transgender Restroom Access

AP

US News & World Report

Terre Haute, IN

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Indiana - NE Indiana transgender teen loses appeal over gender on birth record

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Fort Wayne, IN

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Indiana/Idaho - Idaho State researcher helps to solve cold case in Indiana

Press

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Jasper County, IN (Rensselaer)

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ezs note:  Jasper County (IN) - granted, this is a long shot (well, a real long shot) but if you have any information regarding John Doe's (sic) murder and/or identity, please call Andy Boersma at the Jasper County Coroner's Office at 219-956-2220 or 219-863-3560.  Thanks.

 

Indiana - Indiana church ordains transgender minister

Jeff Brumley

Baptist News Global

Bloomington, IN

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Joe Biden - Statement from President Joe Biden on the Mass Shooting in Indianapolis, Indiana

Joe Biden

The White House

The White House

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Indiana - Photos: Transgender rights supporters hold rally near Indianapolis Archdiocese building

Michelle Pemberton
IndyStar

Indianapolis, IN

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Indiana - Highest ranked Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player in Indiana doesn't let transphobia hold her back

Declan McLaughlin
IDS

Pittsboro, IN

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Indiana - Indiana Republicans have introduced two bills targeting transgender & non-binary people

Daniel Villareal
LGBTQ Nation

Evansville, IN

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ezs note:  If you live in Indiana, please call your state representative and state senator and urge her/him to defeat both bills (SB 74 and HB 1088).  Thanks.

civil rights - Indiana becomes the 6th state to offer a new gender option on driver's licenses

Kellie Hwang
IndyStar

Indianapolis, IN

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