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Politics
Anti-choice Congressman fired staffer after she requested maternity leave
The lawmaker then allegedly ordered his staff to write letters about how she was bad at her job to justify firing her.
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News (USA)
Florida tells parents to force their trans kids to dress as their sex assigned at birth
Florida man and state Surgeon General Joseph Lapado said he knows how to care for trans kids better than the Department of Health and Human Services and the American Medical Association.
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Politics
Jen Psaki smacked down rightwing “free crack pipe” misinformation while Lauren Boebert spread it
“Nothing says ‘Democrat Priorities’ like… making crack pipes free,” Lauren Boebert tweeted. Jen Psaki had to explain that there is no free crack pipe program.
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News (USA)
Christian adoption agency sues Biden admin to keep kids out of loving gay homes
A Tennessee children’s home says its religious freedom is more important than the best interests of the child.
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Politics
Dr. Rachel Levine makes history as first trans official confirmed by Senate. It’s about time.
After a bipartisan vote, Dr. Levine will be the assistant secretary of health at the Department of Health and Human Services despite opposition from the religious right.
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Politics
Rand Paul goes on unhinged transphobic rant at Dr. Rachel Levine’s confirmation hearing
“Genital mutilation,” Paul bellowed as he started questioning the first transgender person nominated to a Senate-confirmed position, Dr. Rachel Levine.
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Politics
Joe Biden picks transgender woman for assistant health secretary
Dr. Rachel Levine could be the first out transgender person appointed to a federal position and approved by the U.S. Senate.
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Politics
Trump administration allowed adoption agencies to reject LGBTQ parents right after MAGA riots
The scorched earth tactics continue as the Trump administration torches every LGBTQ protection it can on its way out the door.
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Politics
Trump administration rule to allow transgender discrimination blocked by federal judge
The judge said that the Trump administration rule was “threatening the health of LGBTQ individuals at large.”
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News (USA)
Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to let doctors discriminate against transgender people
The Trump administration has repeatedly singled out transgender people for attack, but one of the most egregious has been blocked by a federal judge at the 11th hour.