The legislation would keep parents in the loop regarding gender transitions. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina introduced the Protect Kids Act on Tuesday. The legislation would deny…
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Circuit Court Upholds Transgender People in ADA
Finds in favor of transgender woman incarcerated with men. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that transgender people are legally protected from discrimination for their gender…
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Administration to Speed Up Monkeypox Vaccine Availability
HHS also plans to increase awareness about the virus. President Biden’s administration through the Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday they are speeding up the distribution…
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HHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Secretary Becerra says to take the virus seriously. On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said he was declaring a public health emergency over the outbreak…
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FDA Issues Warning about Puberty Blockers
Agency reports instances of brain swelling in preteen girls. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced serious side effects caused by puberty blockers. Officials warn that blockers,…
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Education Department Reveals Title IX Expansion Proposal
Protections extended to include transgender. The U.S. Department of Education commemorated the 50th anniversary of the law Title IX on Thursday. Title IX prevents schools from receiving federal…
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USDA Addresses LGBTQ+ Discrimination
Group more likely to experience food insecurity, use USDA programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this month that it will be including LGBTQ+ discrimination in its…
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Justice Department Challenges Alabama Transgender Youth Law
Asks court to block law from going into effect. The Justice Department has filed a formal complaint challenging a bill signed into law by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.…
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Administration to Remove Healthcare Conscience Rights
The rulemaking procedure is underway at HHS. President Biden’s administration is preparing to propose an end to the religious conscience rule that allows healthcare workers to refuse to…
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White House Launches Diversity and Equity Action Plan
Hundreds of agencies working to fulfill president’s first executive order. President Biden’s administration revealed their Equity Action Plans last week, the result of one of the executive orders…
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