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McCrory lawsuit against feds may shift narrative on LGBT law
Previous Southern governors, particularly those in the 1950s who tried to defy federally-mandated school integration, are forever defined as roadblocks to racial equality.
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Transgender ‘milestones’ took decades; more lawsuits likely
With two major developments in the federal government’s policy on gender issues, last week was heady for trans people and advocates.
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Violinist Itzhak Perlman cancels performance over LGBT law
Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and the rock group Boston are among other musical performers who have canceled their shows due to the law.
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Tennessee governor criticizes Obama over transgender bill
Haslam called the directive a “heavy-handed approach” to an issue that should be handled by local authorities.
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Kansas to toughen rules on transgender birth certificates
Kansas is pursuing regulations that would give it one of the nation’s toughest policies against allowing trans people to update their birth certificates.
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Obama tells schools they must accommodate trans students
Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity.
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Massachusetts Senate to debate trans rights bill today
The measure has the strong support of the Democratic senate president.
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Watch: Trevor Noah takes on North Carolina’s anti-trans law
Everyone’s least favorite Daily Show host took aim at North Carolina’s new law dictating where transgender people can pee.
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Debate over transgender bathroom access spreads nationwide
The surge began last year after social conservatives lost a long battle to prevent the legalization of same-sex marriage.
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Video: Attorney General’s incredible speech on trans rights
The federal government sees its dispute with North Carolina as about far more than bathrooms and showers.