Author: Piper

North Dakota Set to Pass Most Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in the Country

North Dakota Set to Pass Most Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in the Country

Posted by | Apr 27, 2023 | , |

North Dakota is set to pass more anti-LGBTQ legislation this year than any other state in the US. Governor Doug Burgum has already signed eight bills into law that discriminate against LGBTQ+ people, and several more are advancing through the legislative process. The latest bill, HB 1473, prohibits transgender individuals from using restrooms and other facilities consistent with their gender identity in certain settings.

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Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt Investigated for Conflict of Interest Amid Trans Rights Fight

Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt Investigated for Conflict of Interest Amid Trans Rights Fight

Posted by | Apr 27, 2023 | , |

Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt is being investigated for a potential conflict of interest after she voted against a bill that would ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors, including her own transgender child. Despite the investigation, Hunt has been vocal about her support for trans rights and has been fighting against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Nebraska.

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The Harmful Transgender Consent Fallacy: How Fear-Mongering Undermines Trans Acceptance

The Harmful Transgender Consent Fallacy: How Fear-Mongering Undermines Trans Acceptance

Posted by | Mar 13, 2023 | , |

In recent years, there has been increasing visibility and acceptance of transgender people in society, thanks to the advocacy and activism of the transgender community and their allies. However, this progress has also triggered a backlash from those who oppose or fear transgender rights and equality. One of the common tactics used by these opponents is to spread misinformation and stereotypes about transgender people, including the harmful and baseless myth of the “Transgender Consent Fallacy.”

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