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Nedra Rhone: Limiting gender-affirming medical care doesn’t ‘safeguard the bright, promising futures’ of Georgia’s trans youth

When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill last week that prevents health care providers from providing certain hormones or surgical treatment to children to align with their gender identity, Rebecca Stapel-Wax said the news stopped her in her tracks.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Trump and Pence expected to speak at NRA event, likely their first meeting after two years

The two Republicans last headlined the annual NRA convention in 2019

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Anatomy of a political takeover at Florida public college

Florida’s Republican Gov_ Ron DeSantis has targeted a tiny, public liberal arts college on the shores of Sarasota Bay, as a staging ground for his war on “woke.”

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

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A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

A tiny, public liberal arts college in Florida has become the staging ground for Gov_ Ron DeSantis’ war on “woke.”

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Wee the people: Republican Boebert presses DC witness on public urination

Congresswoman’s fixation on whether criminal code would have decriminalized public urination made biggest splash at hearing

The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2023

Kentucky and West Virginia move to limit transgender therapies

At least 11 US states have placed restrictions or outright bans on gender-affirming treatments for children.

Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023

House GOP pushes sprawling bill to 'unleash' American energy

House Republicans are set to approve a sprawling energy package that counters virtually all of President Joe Biden’s agenda to address climate change

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

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Half-eaten burrito leads to arrest for anti-abortion office firebombing

Police found molotov cocktails at site of lobbying group

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Young voters explain low turnout in Chicago elections

Just over 3% of voters in the Chicago municipal elections on Feb. 28 were 18 to 24 years old. About 16% of registered voters in that age group voted.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023

Senate votes to overturn COVID-19 national emergency order

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to terminate a COVID-19 pandemic national emergency order implemented by former President Donald Trump in 2020 that was due to be terminated in May anyway.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Rejection of Black educator angers some Mississippi senators

Mississippi's Republican-led Senate has voted against confirming longtime educator Robert P

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Biden won't veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency

President Joe Biden won’t veto a Republican-led measure to end the national COVID emergency

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

North Carolina House budget would make it easier for parents to challenge ‘unfit’ school materials

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Republican House leaders are reviving efforts to require teachers to post lesson plans online. They want to make it easier for parents to challenge school materials they consider to be unfit too.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s congressional Twitter feed suspended over anti-trans tweets

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Texas Senate OKs ban on treatment for transgender youth, exempts current patients

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to a bill that would ban certain medical treatments for transgender youth, but only after exempting anyone already receiving this care.

Ballotpedia · Mar 30, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of March 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 55 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 55, Ballotpedia tracked 28 from March 20-26. Republicans sponsored all 28. Five of 28 bills are highlighted below:

Ballotpedia · Mar 30, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of March 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 94 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 94, Ballotpedia tracked 36 from March 20-26. Democrats sponsored eight, while Republicans sponsored 28. Five of 36 bills are highlighted below:

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

Ban on outside election money passes Georgia General Assembly

ATLANTA — A party-line vote in the Georgia Senate gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would make it a felony for county election offices to receive money from nonprofit organizations following Republican complaints that donations disproportionately benefited Democratic areas.

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Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023

California Democratic leader wants state to repeal ban on government travel to anti-LGBTQ states

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a state Capitol dominated by Democrats, where expanding LGBTQ rights is a pillar of the agenda, an announcement Wednesday from one of the most powerful lawmakers came as something of a shock:

Miami Herald · Mar 29, 2023

Federal judge weighs whether Miami needs to redraw voting maps before November election

MIAMI — When attorneys challenging the constitutionality of Miami’s voting map need to back up their allegation that district boundaries were drawn along racial lines, they just turn to the tape.

Texas Observer · Mar 29, 2023

To our Texas Observer Community

To our Texas Observer Community, This afternoon, the Texas Democracy Foundation has unanimously voted to rescind previous votes for layoffs. We have secured near-term pledges to bridge our immediate budget shortfall and feel confident that there is time for the Texas Observer to determine its future, thanks to the extraordinary…

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023

Starbucks ex-CEO jostles with Bernie Sanders over anti-union push

The coffee chain has been accused of retaliating against workers involved in unionisation efforts.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Kentucky Republicans strike down governor’s veto of sweeping anti-trans law

A state lawmaker whose trans son died by suicide last year pleaded with Republicans to reject the law, derided by LGBT+ advocates as a ‘desperate and cruel effort by extremist politicians’

Salon · Mar 29, 2023

CRT ban a front for school privatization

AFT President Randi Weingarten says GOP has an “intentional strategy” to sow distrust of public schools

The Texas Tribune · Mar 29, 2023

Texas Observer will continue publishing after staff crowdfunds more than $300,000

The crusading liberal magazine had planned to lay off its staff and shut down. But the board has now reversed course.

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