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Biden Ponders Asylum Plan, and the Secret World of China’s Hackers
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
via The New York Times (New York)Plus, Beyoncé conquers country music.
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Utah official’s post suggesting a student is transgender causes a furor
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
via The Washington Post (Colorado)A state board of education member targeted a high school student on social media, alarming the transgender community and infuriating many Utahns.
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Long Island University offers 2 new veterinary school scholarships to African American students courtesy of mayor’s office, Brady Hunter Foundation | amNewYork
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
via amNY (New York)Long Island University announced on Thursday that two lucky African American students will get a significant discount on their veterinary school tuition, as the school has established a brand-new scholarship program in honor of Black History Month.
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Nassau County Executive files lawsuit against NY AG over transgender athlete ban
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
via PIX11 New York News (New York)NEW YORK (PIX11) - The Nassau County executive is taking the New York attorney general to court. Bruce Blakeman has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Letitia James's order that he remove the ban he imposed on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. "We had no choice.
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Student sues Fairfax, Va. schools over transgender policy
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Montana)A lawsuit alleges that Fairfax County Public Schools' transgender student policy is "fundamentally at odds" with a student's religious beliefs as a Catholic.
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Missouri Rep’s Brother Condemns Anti-Trans Bill Criminalizing Teachers
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
via Riverfront Times (Missouri)LGBTQ+
St. Charles Man Who Illegally Sold Guns Throughout Missouri Gets Probation
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
via Riverfront Times (Missouri)LGBTQ+
Critics of Kansas bills blocking transgender medical care to minors tossed from House hearing – The Mercury
Monday, March 4th, 2024
via The Mercury - Manhattan, Kansas (Kansas)TOPEKA - Kansas House Rep. Brenda Landwehr kicked the first person out of Thursday's hearing on anti-transgender legislation for cradling a protest sign in the room.
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9 trans women athletes who played for a future where everyone wins
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via AL.com (Alabama)These trans athletes define what it means to be a champion. This International Women's Day, let's cheer them on against all odds.
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Most voters oppose candidates who campaign against transgender people: Poll
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
via WHNT News 19 (Alabama)Candidates who often discuss restrictions on transgender Americans or signal support for policies that limit access to gender-affirming health care may be drumming up more opposition than support, according to a survey released Thursday by GLAAD, an LGBTQ media advocacy organization. More than 50 percent of both registered and likely voters surveyed by the group in January [...]
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Sarasota School Board approves ‘classical’ for-profit charter school
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)LGBTQ+
Texas attorney general requests transgender youths’ patient records from Georgia clinic
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via San Antonio Current (Texas)This is at least the second time Ken Paxton's office has sought such records from an out-of-state provider since Texas banned transition-related care for kids.
LGBTQ+
Here’s what’s on Iowa lawmakers’ agenda ahead of funnel
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
via Quad-City Times (Iowa)In the balance: changes to AEAs, gender identity and school safety
LGBTQ+, School Safety
Adrian commencement address speaker: Anti-transactivist Riley Gaines
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)Adrian College announces popular opponent of transgender athletes in women's sports to speak at May commencement ceremony.
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Kansas bill banning affirming care for trans kids headed toward fight with governor – The Mercury
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
via The Mercury - Manhattan, Kansas (Kansas)TOPEKA -Kansas House lawmakers advanced a wide-ranging bill Tuesday that includes Republican plans to ban trans children from getting gender-affirming medical care amid outcry from worried parents. The bill is
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Oklahoma nonbinary teen’s death is ruled a suicide, triggering anger
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Oklahoma)Nex Benedict's death in February after an altercation at school triggered vigils across the country.
LGBTQ+, School Safety
Red State Refugees: Fed-Up St. Louisans Are Fleeing Missouri for Illinois
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
via Riverfront Times (Missouri)LGBTQ+
A nonbinary student’s death after a high school fight has been ruled a suicide. Here’s what to know
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
via The Montana Standard (Montana)The death of a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma the day after a school fight has been ruled a suicide by the state's medical examiner's office. A summary autopsy released
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A nonbinary student’s death after a high school fight has been ruled a suicide. Here’s what to know
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
via WTOP (District of Columbia)The death of a 16-year-old nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma whose family says was bullied has renewed scrutiny of anti-trans polices and political rhetoric over gender identity.
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