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As Donald Trump and allies flout the law, Democrats struggle to fight back • Missouri Independent

Friday, February 7th, 2025

via Missouri Independent (Missouri)

WASHINGTON — Less than three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump and those working under his auspices — most prominently billionaire Elon Musk — are making no apologies for barreling over institutions and flouting the law. The Trump administration's sweeping actions tee up a major test for the guardrails Americans, red or blue, […]

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Lawsuits multiply against Trump barrage of orders as Democrats struggle to fight back • Michigan Advance

Friday, February 7th, 2025

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

WASHINGTON — Less than three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump and those working under his auspices — most prominently billionaire Elon Musk — are making no apologies for barreling over institutions and flouting the law. The Trump administration's sweeping actions tee up a major test for the guardrails Americans, red or blue, […]

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Lawsuits multiply against Trump barrage of orders as Democrats struggle to fight back • New Hampshire Bulletin

Friday, February 7th, 2025

via New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)

Less than three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump and those working under his auspices — most prominently billionaire Elon Musk — are making no apologies for barreling over institutions and flouting the law.

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House committee passes bill to require Ten Commandments in SD public school classrooms

Friday, February 7th, 2025

via Argus Leader (South Dakota)

SB 51 will be heard in the House next week, and if it passes there, it will head to Gov. Larry Rhoden's desk for final approval.

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Mass. bill could allow student athletes to forfeit due to sex of other team

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

via WWLP (Massachusetts)

According to the Massachusetts Family Institute, a 1979 Massachusetts court ruling allows boys to play on girls teams if there is no boys' team equivalent for that sport.

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U.S. Census bars questions about gender expression from crime victim survey

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

via Times Union (New York)

A directive ordered Census workers giving surveys in eight northeast states to stop asking about gender identity or whether respondents were victims of bigotry.

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Trump’s anti-trans effort is an agenda cornerstone with echoes in history

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

via High Plains Public Radio (Texas)

Extremism experts say a now-familiar playbook to scapegoat transgender people in the wake of high-profile tragedies is part of a political strategy to sow division and expand authoritarian control.

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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s school sports • Michigan Advance

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that prohibits transgender athletes from competing on women's sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Trump, who…

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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s school sports • Wisconsin Examiner

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)

The executive order is sure to be met with legal challenges. It echoes other Trump orders rejecting gender diversity.

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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s school sports • Georgia Recorder

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via Georgia Recorder (Georgia)

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that prohibits transgender athletes from competing on women's sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Trump, who…

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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s school sports • New Hampshire Bulletin

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that prohibits transgender athletes from competing on women's sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s school sports • Ohio Capital Journal

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that prohibits trangender athletes from competing on women's sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

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Thousands gather at Colorado Capitol as part of nationwide protests against Trump policies

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via The Colorado Sun (Colorado)

Dozens of protesters went to the Denver offices of Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper to ask for more action against 'constitutional crisis' caused by Trump administration.

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As Trump orders trans sports ban, California says its rules protecting athletes remain in place

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via San Francisco Chronicle (California)

California leaders say they will continue to follow state law ensuring trans student athletes can participate on teams consistent with their identity.

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Measure would allow student athletes to skip games if opposite sex in lineup

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Massachusetts)

State Sen. Ryan Fattman a sponsor of bill.

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The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh laws

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via The Associated Press (Virginia)

Conservatives' nationwide offensive against transgender care is increasing trying to cut off care for transgender adults, and a panel of Georgia lawmakers has become the first in 2025 to move forward.

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You support your trans child. Increasingly, your country does not. And so, you worry. Then what?

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Wisconsin)

The order is the latest in a series of injunctions that deny the rights, and even the existence, of transgender people.

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Social media rumors that a trans pilot was in the DCA crash follow a familiar playbook

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

via High Plains Public Radio (Texas)

In the hours after a collision of a Black Hawk helicopter with a passenger airliner last week, social media exploded, falsely blaming a transgender Virginia National Guard service member.

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Phil and Tammy Murphy are breaking the law — NJ Top News

Monday, February 3rd, 2025

via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)

Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy, are breaking federal law by harboring an undocumented immigrant. Murphy says the woman is living over their garage.

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