New York governor signs 'safe haven' law for transgender youth

Jo Yurcaba

NBC News

Albany, NY

New York State Capitol

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ezs note:  Now it's our turn, Gov. Lamont.  (ahem...)

St. Louis mayor signs executive order to support transgender community

 AP

KY3

St. Louis, MO

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New York - In Honor of Transgender Awareness Week; Governor Hochul Signs LGBTQ+ Protection Bills

Press

ny.gov

Albany, NY

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ezs note:  Thank you, Gov. Hochul!

Minnesota - WNBA's first trans player signs with new team

Christian Spencer

The Hill

Minnesota Lynx

(Rebekkah Brunson)

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West Virginia - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill into Law

Wyatt Roman

HRC

Lewisburg, WV

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ezs note: West Virginians - So, Jim Justice has signed the anti-trans bill into law.  Now it's your  turn to find the best candidate to kick his ass to the curb.

lead story - Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

AP

NBC News

Bentonville, AR

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ezs note:  Arkansans - Don't wait a minute.  The time to plan the next governor  of Arkansas is NOW.

lead story - Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Repealing the 'Walking While Trans' Ban

 Press

governorny.com

Greenwich Village, NY

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Donald Trump - Stung By Twitter, Trump Signs Executive Order To Weaken Social Media Companies

Bobby Allyn
Connecticut Public Radio

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Virginia - Northam signs bill mandating transgender student policies

Justin Mattingly
The Roanoke Times

Fairfax, VA

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lead story - Raoul signs onto amicus brief in support of transgender rights

Staff
The State-Journal Register

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul

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lead story - Illinois Governor Signs Order Protecting Transgender Students

Nick Visser
HuffPost

Springfield, IL

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civil rights - Independent Autopsy of Transgender Asylum Seeker Who Died in ICE Custody Shows Signs of Abuse

Sandra E. Garcia
The New York Times

Milan, NM

(place where death occurred) 

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California - Gov. Brown Signs Landmark Bill Ensuring Medical Care, Counseling, Surgery For Transgender Youth In Foster Care

Press
CBS Los Angeles

California State Capitol

Sacramento, CA

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Kansas - ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ finds signs of quiet progress for Kansas’ LGBT citizens

Steve Wieberg
The Kansas City Star

Lawrence, KS

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Watch: ‘Patriotic miscreant’ tears down gender neutral bathroom signs

Erin Rook
LGBTQ Nation

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Canadian school features awesome signs on its gender-neutral bathrooms

Chris Tognotti
The Daily Dot

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Mayor Jackson signs transgender ordinance into law

Press
WKYC

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Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Protecting Transgender Employees

Carlos Santoscoy
On Top Magazine

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Transphobic signs on Burnside road anger transgender woman (Canada)

Press
CBC News

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Knowing signs of mental illness helps prevent suicides

Bill Stanczykiewicz
http://www.courier-journal.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2014/08/15/knowing-signs-mental-illness-helps-prevent-suicides/14114473/