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fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

City caves & ends LGBTQ+ protections under pressure from presidential administration - LGBTQ Nation

Arlington's city council voted not to reinstate an anti-discrimination ordinance, removing gender identity LGBTQ+ protections amid federal pressure and risk to $65 million in grants.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

"If You Have The Means, Get Out While You Still Can": People Are Talking About Leaving Red States

Many residents choose to leave conservative states for stronger state-level protections, inclusive social policies, and greater trust in local government.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The administration is pressuring this city to drop LGBTQ+ protections. They're trying to stop it. - LGBTQ Nation

Trapped under pressure from the presidential administration, the city council for Arlington, Texas, is struggling to find a way to avoid rolling back LGBTQ+ protections without losing vital federal grants. Last night, they bought themselves more time. Pointing to pressure from the current administration, Arlington's city council took a vote in September to suspend the anti-discrimination section of the city code, pending review.
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