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LGBTQ+
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‘The backbone of trans rights policy:’ Meet Harper Jean Tobin
Harper Jean Tobin has radically improved life for transgender Americans. Few people have ever heard of her.
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New poll suggests most religions back the Equality Act
75 percent of people of faith support landmark LGBTQ+ protections
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Women of color felt safe at Mills College. They say its closure could be dangerous for future generations.
Mills College, which serves women and nonbinary students, announced it will stop issuing degrees in 2023, sparking concerns from alumni and students.
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Arkansas lawmakers override governor's veto of youth gender-affirming care
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has vetoed what would have been the first bill banning gender-affirming medical care for youth.
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The history behind International Transgender Day of Visibility
Over a decade ago, Rachel Crandall-Crocker wanted a reason for trans people to celebrate and come together. So she created one.
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Senior White House official: Any attempt to discriminate against trans kids is ‘against the law’
In a panel to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility, Reggie Greer also spoke about expanding gender markers on federal documents.
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Kristi Noem’s veto of a trans sports bill in South Dakota shows the financial pitfalls of anti-LGBTQ+ bills
South Dakota’s governor cited potential “punitive action” from the NCAA as lawmakers worried about job losses if the bill passed.
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Dr. Rachel Levine makes transgender history in confirmation as assistant secretary of HHS
Levine is the first ever Senate-confirmed trans official in U.S. history, but she faced anti-trans sentiments on her road to the historic confirmation.
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Trans youth sports debate consumes Equality Act Senate hearing
The hearing was convened to address inequalities facing LGBTQ+ people, but opponents remained fixed on trans girls and athletics.
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73 percent of people support trans kids in sports, new poll finds
A new report released Wednesday found that people support two of the biggest LGBTQ+ issues.