Daily newsletter 9/4

"➡️ The political crackdown on transgender Americans continues as the Texas legislature restricts access to public bathrooms, The 19th News reports. Meanwhile, Trump is once again going after Rosie O'Donnell - which she believes is an attempt to deflect from the Epstein scandal. In Morocco, a prominent feminist activist was sentenced to prison for wearing a T-shirt reading Allah 'is lesbian.' She made clear in a post on Twitter/X that her shirt was intended to protest oppression by Islamic leaders in the Middle East."

"After a decade and more than 16 tries, state lawmakers will send to the governor's desk an anti-trans bill, which restricts access to public facilities and places a $25,000 fine on the first violation. Joey Sussman/Shutterstock; JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Trump's latest threats against O'Donnell came as survivors of Jeffrey Epstein held a press conference on Capitol Hill. David Ionut/shutterstock; Courtesy Onerockin.com"

"www.advocate.com In July, Sherald cancelled an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery over disagreements about the painting, Trans Forming Liberty. Now, it and the show's other works are on their way to Baltimore. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images The legendary fashion designer's passing was confirmed by the official social media accounts for his various signature brands. Your valued gift will help continue our legacy - at a critical time in our history."

State lawmakers in Texas passed an anti-trans measure restricting access to public facilities and imposing a $25,000 fine for the first violation, sending the bill to the governor. Former President Trump renewed public attacks on Rosie O'Donnell amid a Capitol Hill press conference by Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Moroccan feminist and LGBTQ+ activist Ibtissame "Betty" Lachgar was convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to prison for wearing a T-shirt stating Allah 'is lesbian,' which she described as a protest against regional religious oppression. Artist Amy Sherald withdrew a National Portrait Gallery exhibition; her Trans Forming Liberty painting and other works were relocated to Baltimore. Fashion designer Giorgio Armani died at age 91.

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