Category: election
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Democrat introduces bill to block Donald Trump’s trans military ban
Rating: Transsupportive, LGBTQ Nation, January 16, 2025 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Democrat introduces bill to block Donald Trump’s trans military ban Rep. Sara Jacobs is trying to prevent Trump from forcing 15,000 people out of the military. By Alex Bollinger Thursday, January 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – June 4, 2024:…
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House votes to ban transgender students from girls’ sports
Rating: Transneutral, Washington Post, January 14, 2025 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary House votes to ban transgender students from girls’ sports The new House made transgender students in sports one of their first priorities for 2025. The bill’s path in the Senate is unclear. Updated January 14, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.…
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Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace
Rating: Transsupportive, Associated Press, December 31, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace BY TIFFANY STANLEY, Updated 3:28 AM PST, December 31, 2024 DOVER, Del. (AP) — It was her last day in session…
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2024 was the year trans people like me became untouchables
Rating: Transsupportive, San Francisco Chronicle, December 31, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary OPINION//OPEN FORUM 2024 was the year trans people like me became untouchables What happens when a winning candidate attacks a minority comprising less than 1% of the population? They become an untouchable caste, with no allies By Diana…
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With Trump returning, some trans folks prepare to move to Washington state, or another country
Rating: Transsupportive, KUOW, December 30, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary With Trump returning, some trans folks prepare to move to Washington state, or another country Eilís O’Neill December 30, 2024 / 11:52 am Twenty-seven-year-old Virgil was living in Nashville when, a couple of years ago, the state Legislature proposed bills that…
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Republican lawmakers quietly pass bill targeting transgender Ohioans’ ability to run for public office
Rating: Transsupportive, Buckeye Flame, December 30, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Republican lawmakers quietly pass bill targeting transgender Ohioans’ ability to run for public office New law limits transgender candidates and expands who can challenge their eligibility for office. BY H.L. COMERIATO (THEY/THEM) ● POLITICS, TRANSGENDER ● DECEMBER 30, 2024 During the final hours of Ohio…
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Election fact check: Trump, Harris on transgender issues
Rating: Transneutral, ABC News, November 1, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Election fact check: Trump, Harris on transgender issues Trans issues have played a key role in the Republican campaign. By Kiara Alfonseca November 1, 2024, 3:05 AM Republican ads target transgender females ABC News’ Linsey Davis…
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Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks
Rating: Transneutral, Washington Post, October 22, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks GOP candidates are attacking transgender rights in swing states, as part of a final pitch to voters. By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Liz Goodwin and Justine McDaniel October 22, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT Donald…