lead story - Transgender insureds can sue over health plan exclusion, U.S. appeals court affirms

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NBC News

Raleigh, NC

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civil rights - Appellate court affirms dismissal of transgender Watertown woman’s human rights complaint

Brian Kelly
NNY360

Watertown, NY

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lead story - N.C. settlement affirms transgender people’s right to use restrooms matching their gender identity

Jonathan Drew
CPTV

Old Fort, NC

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lead story - Melrose Gets Ahead Of Question 3, Affirms Transgender Protections

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Melrose Patch

Melrose, MA

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Botswana - Op-Ed: Progressive Botswana court affirms that legal recognition of gender identity at core of human dignity

Tashwill Esterhuizen
Daily Maverick

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Cardinal Dolan Explains His Decision to Serve as Grand Marshal, Affirms Gay Identity

Kyle Cupp
http://www.patheos.com


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