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6 days ago

Trump ends rape protections for trans inmates in ICE facilities and U.S. prisons - LGBTQ Nation

Federal guidance rescinds transgender protections and sexual-abuse safeguards for trans detainees and prisoners, halting medical care and diversity policies at several privately-run ICE facilities.
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2 weeks ago

Texas city cancels Pride celebration after council trashes LGBTQ+ protections - LGBTQ Nation

We cannot in good conscience invite attendees to an event in a city that refuses to provide even the most basic protections,
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

2025 was horrific for trans people. Here's how 2026 could be much better. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights faced severe rollbacks in 2025 from federal actions and court rulings, causing relocation and necessitating sustained struggle for improvement in 2026.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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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1 month 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.
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3 months 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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