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U.S. House passes bill banning trans athletes from competing in women’s school sports • Michigan Advance
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)WASHINGTON — A measure that would bar transgender students from participating on women's school sports teams consistent with their gender identity passed the U.S. House on Tuesday. The legislation —…
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U.S. House passes bill banning trans athletes from competing in women’s school sports • New Hampshire Bulletin
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)A measure that would bar transgender students from participating on women's school sports teams consistent with their gender identity passed the U.S. House on Tuesday.
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U.S. House passes bill banning trans athletes from competing in women’s school sports • Ohio Capital Journal
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)A measure that would bar transgender students from participating on women's school sports teams consistent with their gender identity passed the U.S. House on Tuesday.
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Canadian gun smugglers arrested in Montana near remote border crossing
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via Independent Record (Montana)Also seized from the residence were four firearms and approximately 500 rounds of ammunition,'
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Civil rights: What Trump plans and Oregon activists counterplan
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via Corvallis Gazette-Times (Oregon)The Blue Bubble: While Oregon has a number of protections in place, Trump still has moves. Where is the state vulnerable and what are advocates doing about it?
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Know Your Rights in 2025 as a Trans Student in California Schools
Monday, January 13th, 2025
via KQED (California)As of Jan. 1, schools can no longer require teachers to inform families if their child identifies as trans. Here's what this means for students.
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3 old-school breakfast and brunch recipes to try this week
Sunday, January 12th, 2025
via Independent Record (Montana)Whether you're doing a cozy weekend breakfast or quick breakfast-for-dinner on a random Tuesday, these classic recipes will hit the spot.
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LGBTQ+ advocates aim to be visible at CT Capitol despite growing Trump concerns
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
via New Haven Register (Connecticut)Although Connecticut has made a lot of strides to protect LGBTQ+ residents, advocates say more is needed to ensure everyone feels welcomed.
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‘Anti-trans bias’: Florida school district met with blowback for banning LGBTQ+ book
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)Escambia, Florida's westernmost county, has been a hot spot for book banning.
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California Republican introduces bill to ban trans girls from high school sports
Monday, January 6th, 2025
via San Francisco Chronicle (California)The bill ensures the issue will continue to dominate public debate in a state that has sought to position itself as a champion for transgender rights.
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Reminders of Jan. 6 attack fade in the Capitol as Trump retakes power
Monday, January 6th, 2025
via Billings Gazette (Montana)Inside the Capitol, reminders of the violence are increasingly hard to find. Scars on the walls were repaired. Windows and doors broken by the rioters were replaced.
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Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her
Monday, January 6th, 2025
via 90.5 WESA (Pennsylvania)Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender…
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Here’s how Trump is likely to tackle these 7 major issues
Monday, December 30th, 2024
via The Daily Gazette (New York)The 19th reports that while much is still unknown about how Trump will carry out some of his big promises, Project 2025 and what he's said so far offer some
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Americans see positive LGBTQ+ influences all around, a source of hope at a tough time
Sunday, December 29th, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)Americans of all stripes say LGBTQ+ loved ones have positively influenced their lives, and that community solidarity and queer triumphs of the past provide hope at a difficult time politically.
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Missoulian week in review: Local news recap for Dec. 21-27
Friday, December 27th, 2024
via Missoulian (Montana)Here's a roundup of local stories that ran this week.
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Kera Birkeland, lawmaker behind Utah’s anti-trans laws, resigns from Legislature
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)Republican state Rep. Kera Birkeland, the lawmaker behind several of Utah's anti-transgender laws, announced Thursday that she is resigning from the Legislature.
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Top Story Montana trans advocate: ‘We are a way to radicalize people’ Carly Graf Dec 23, 2024 27 mins ago 0 6 min to read
Monday, December 23rd, 2024
via Billings Gazette (Montana)Trans advocates expect anti-transgender efforts to continue during the next legislative session, and they're preparing for the fight.
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Top Story Montana trans advocate: ‘We are a way to radicalize people’ Carly Graf Dec 23, 2024 2 hrs ago 0 6 min to read
Monday, December 23rd, 2024
via The Montana Standard (Montana)Trans advocates expect anti-transgender efforts to continue during the next legislative session, and they're preparing for the fight.
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How Trump could try to ban trans athletes from school sports — and why it won’t be easy • Wisconsin Examiner
Monday, December 23rd, 2024
via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)A Trump administration effort to ban trans athletes would face significant administrative delays and legal pushback from advocacy groups
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