Zooey Zephyr's Defense of Trans Lives in a Deep-Red State
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from The New Yorker4 months ago
A gathering that felt tight-knit quickly turned tense as the Montana legislature debated contentious bills targeting LGBTQ rights, revealing divisions in a small state.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/zooey-zephyrs-defense-of-trans-lives-in-a-deep-red-state
The Republican super-majority pushed for legislation labeling 'obscene materials' and restricting diversity in schools, reflecting the national culture wars affecting local politics.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/zooey-zephyrs-defense-of-trans-lives-in-a-deep-red-state
Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr described the names-and-pronouns bill as bullying and discriminatory, emphasizing the personal impact of legislation on marginalized communities.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/zooey-zephyrs-defense-of-trans-lives-in-a-deep-red-state
Governor Greg Gianforte’s advance financial request for legal defense suggests a preemptive stance against civil-liberties challenges stemming from controversial legislative actions.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/zooey-zephyrs-defense-of-trans-lives-in-a-deep-red-state
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