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Republican state lawmakers across the country wage ‘horrifying’ war on trans people

February 28, 2023 By Andrew DeMillo

In one exchange, an Arkansas Republican lawmaker grilled a transgender advocate about what genitals she possessed.

Trump-appointed judge blocks anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people

July 19, 2022 By Mark Gillispie

As with race and education, the old “state’s rights” argument is being used to stop progress.

Disney workers protest Florida ‘Don’t say gay’ law and company’s weak stand

April 7, 2022 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers say the theme park and media giant hasn’t done enough to stop the attacks on LGBTQ youth in its home state.

‘People with blue eyes and blond hair are dying’: Media’s racist war coverage

March 14, 2022 By Roger McKenzie

Some politicians and reporters are tripping over themselves to remind us the Ukraine war, unlike other conflicts apparently, is happening “in a civilized country.”

Women’s soccer team wins again with $24 million equal pay suit

March 1, 2022 By Mark Gruenberg

Their latest win was not for playing soccer but for a lawsuit they filed in court.