Texas - Texas House approves bill to legally define sex based on biology, transgender Texans express concern

Dominique Leh

25 Texas

McLennan County, TX (Waco)

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South Carolina - S.C. Senate approves ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Staff

WRDV

Anderson, SC

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ezs note: South Carolinians -  if you live in one of the state senate districts that was foolish enough to vote for this bill, volunteer NOW to get them out of office!

Illinois - City of Springfield approves settlement over denial of healthcare coverage to former transgender employee

Staff

WAND-TV

Springfield, IL (c. 1905)

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Nebraska - Nebraska governor approves regulations to allow gender-affirming care for minors

Margery A. Beck

Independent

Columbus, NE (Gov. Pillen's birthplace)

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ezs note: Nebraskans -  Y'all know what to do.  When Election Day rolls around, vote out Gov. Pillen and the idiotic state legislators who voted for this stupid bill.  Bumper stickers wouldn't hurt either.

Murrieta school district approves policy to inform parents if their child identifies as transgender

Tony Kurzweil

KTLA

Murietta, CA

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ezs note:  This is dear to my heart, since Murietta is part of my world map.  If you're really pissed, maybe YOU should be part of the next school board.  The address is at 1 Town Square.  IF YOU'RE PISSED, DO SOMETHING!

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Texas Senate approves bill restricting which college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Kate McGee

The Texas Tribune

Galveston, TX

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Idaho - House approves Equality Act with expanded LGBTQ legal safeguards, offers hope to LGBTQ Idahoans

Brian Holmes, Kevin Freking

KTVB

Grangeville, ID

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lead story - High Point BOE approves transgender policy

Eric Obernauer
New Jersey Herald

Wantage, NJ

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Washington (state) - Washington approves Nikki Kuhnhausen Bill to ban 'gay panic' defense of homicide

Press
KATU

Battle Ground, WA

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lead story - House approves amendment to reverse transgender military ban

Rebecca Kheel
The Hill

US Capitol  (interior)  

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Chile - Conservative, Catholic Chile approves landmark transgender law

Dave Sherwood
Reuters

Lautaro

Santiago, Chile

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Idaho - Meridian approves "add the words" ordinance

Patty Bowen
Meridien Press

Meridian, ID

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Mississippi - Starkville approves Pride Parade, reversing earlier vote

Larrison Campbell
Mississippi Today

 Starkville, Mississippi

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Chile - Chilean House of Deputies approves transgender rights bill

Michael K. Lavers
Washington Blade

Chilean House of Deputies

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Williamston Community Schools approves transgender policies

RJ Wolcott
Lansing State Journal

Williamston, MI

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Westford School Committee approves transgender policy amid pushback

Susanna Wood
Wicked Local Westford

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Meyzeek Middle School approves transgender student bathroom policy

Thomas Novelly
Courier-Journal

  

Meyzeek Middle School

Louisville, KY

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German Parliament Approves Same-Sex Marriage

Alison Smale and David Shimer
The New York Times

German Parliament

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Senate approves transgender rights bill after delay (Canada)

Laura Payton
CTV News

Canadian Senate

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Senate Approves Gay Panic Defense Ban

Daisy Contreras
NPR Illinois

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