In historic bid, transgender Delaware state senator launches congressional campaign

Barbara Sprunt

NPR

Wilmington, DE

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ezs note:  Go Sarah!

Joe Biden - Biden administration launches website for free at-home Covid tests a day early

AP

The Guardian

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Iowa - Queer Trans Clothing Closet launches online store, prepares for pop-up

Meg Doster

The Daily Iowan

Iowa City, IA

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lead story - Sundance Institute Launches New Fellowship for Transgender Storytellers of the Global Majority

Rebecca Sun

The Hollywood Reporter

Park City, UT

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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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Kentucky - LGBTQ platform launches workplace trans inclusivity training

Haley Cawthon
Louisville Business First

Louisville, KY

Heine Brothers' Coffee

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civil rights - Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair Launches Campaign for Stronger Municipal Protections for LGBTQ Community

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Baristanet

Montclair, NJ

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civil rights - California Launches Program To Protect Transgender Voting Rights

Jade Hindman
KPBS

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Pakistan - Pakistan prime minister Imran launches low cost housing finance scheme

Ashfaq Ahmed
gulfnews.com

Islamabad, Pakistan

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ezs note:  The mention is very brief, in the fifth paragraph.  There, the transgender community is mentioned, as part of a government program regarding housing.  It's early to tell, but if it works well, it could bode well for the transgender community.

Donald Trump - Trump launches first broadside at Mueller after Manafort plea deal

Quint Forgey
Politico

ezs note:  I saw an infant today, less than a week old. Too bad Trump isn't as thoughtful and intelligent...

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civil rights - ACLU of Indiana launches LGBTQ Rights Project

Laura McPhee
Nuvo

Indianapolis, IN

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Hong Kong - Event: 2nd 1905 International Human Rights Film Festival launches in Hong Kong

Press
Hong Kong Free Press

Hong Kong at night

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lead story - Sephora launches makeup classes for transgender population

Chelsea Ritschel
Independent

Sephora, Champs Élysées, Paris

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ezs note:  Hey, everybody!  There's a Sephora store in my town of West Hartford, Connecticut!  Come on down, and just maybe you'll see me congratulating the owner!

lead story - Pakistan launches first school for transgender people

Chloe Chaplain
Evening Standard.

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Montana - Coalition Launches Campaign Against Bathroom Use Initiative

Eric Tegethoff
Public News Service

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ezs note: Montanans - Hey, it's great that you'll be voting for your member of Congress in November (um... you will remember that one, won't you?) but don't forget to vote NO on I-183.  Thanks!  

Arizona - A year after snub at Pride Parade, Trans Queer Pueblo launches week of action

Maria Poletta
azcentral.

Pueblo, Arizona

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Switzerland - Swiss transgender group launches campaign against workplace discrimination

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Swiss Alps, Switzerland

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Fenway Launches Pilot Program to Reduce Avoidable ER and Hospital Use for LGBT Patients

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The Rainbow Times

Boston, MA neighborhood

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City of San Fernando launches 1st LGBT June Pride Month (Philippines)

Princess Clea Arcellaz
SunStar Pampanga

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AG launches hate crimes hotline

Steve Charing
Washington Blade

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