civil rights - Aimee Stephens brought the first major trans rights case to the Supreme Court. She may not live to see the decision.

Katelyn Burns
Vox

Shelby Twp., MI

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civil rights - Republicans are using the pandemic to push anti-abortion and anti-trans agendas

Katelyn Burns
Vox

Austin, TX

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civil rights - While the country deals with the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators prioritize banning trans athletes

Katelyn Burns
Vox

Gov. Brad Little (left)

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ezs note:  Idahoans - If Gov. Little has not made up his mind yet, please call 208-334-2100 or email him at governor@gov.idaho.gov. and urge him to NO to this stupid bill (HB 500). Thanks. 

lead story - The internet made trans people visible. It also left them more vulnerable.

Katelyn Burns
Vox

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civil rights - Why Democrats just gave away their best chance at ending the trans military ban

Katelyn Burns
Vox

US Capitol

Washington DC

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SPECIAL - New House Judiciary Committee report defines impeachable offenses

Katelyn Burns
Vox

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ezs note:  Once again, the House Judiciary Committee goes into further detail as to why it's necessary to impeach Donald Trump.  I can't guarantee you'll change minds, but at least they'll give it a second thought.  The document will be found HERE.

lead story - What the battle over a 7-year-old trans girl could mean for families nationwide

Katelyn Burns
Vox

Coppell, TX

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ezs note:  I was reading this article when this wonderful little whopper showed up:

Up until this point, he (Younger) had been allowed to see his kids once a week for two hours and on the first, third, and fifth weekends of each month since 2017, though court testimony indicates he frequently skipped his visitation days.  (emphasis mine)

Yeah, great to see your kids.  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
(Thank you, Katelyn)

civil rights - I listened to the Supreme Court argue about my rights as a trans person. I have never felt more frustrated.

Katelyn Burns
Vox

SCOTUS

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civil rights - Trans People Led the Fight Against HB2 in North Carolina. And We’re Winning.

Joaquin Carcãno

ACLU

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civil rights - The LGBTQ civil rights fight is far from over

Katelyn Burns
Vox

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Andrea Jenkins on Her Remarkable Year Making and Preserving Trans History

Katelyn Burns
Broadly.

Andrea Jenkins

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Here's What It's Really Like To Raise A Transgender Boy In 2017

Katelyn Burns
Romper

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ezs note: As mentioned in the article, Real Boy will be shown at 10 pm (Eastern Time) tonight.   Well, mostly.  Please check your local PBS station to be sure.

Texas school officials don’t understand transgender athletes

Katelyn Burns
The Washington Post

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