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Biden just began the biggest expansion of LGBT equality ever

On the first day of his presidency, Joe Biden commenced the most sweeping expansion of LGBTQ rights in American history. In a historic executive order, Biden ordered every federal agency to clarify that civil rights laws prohibiting sex discrimination also…

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Buttigieg starts path to confirmation as first gay cabinet member

Fielding questions during his confirmation hearing, Pete Buttigieg started his path Thursday toward becoming the first openly gay Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate, promising infrastructure would be key in the Biden administration. Buttigieg, who made history as a gay…

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Montana pushes anti-trans bills, sets up battle with Biden

Montana legislators are considering two bills targeting transgender youth — one that would restrict their participation in school sports and another that would prevent them from accessing gender-affirming care. he Montana House Judiciary Committee Thursday voted 11-8 to advance the bill on…