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The Kansas Capitol building is seen on Nov. 8, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images

Politics Apr 27

Kansas Republicans impose most sweeping anti-trans bathroom law in nation

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Nation Mar 29

Rally after transgender kids banned from treatments in Georgia
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More states consider bills limiting which bathroom trans people can use

In 2016, North Carolina was in the spotlight when it became the first state to pass a bill barring transgender people from using bathrooms consistent with their gender identity. Recently, Idaho, Iowa and Arkansas have passed their own bathroom bills…

By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings, Joshua Barajas

Politics Mar 29

Arkansas State Capitol
Arkansas bill criminalizing trans people’s bathroom access revamped

An Arkansas bathroom bill that had been criticized as the most extreme in the country has been revamped to address concerns it would criminalize transgender people using public restrooms matching gender identity.

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Nation Apr 08

Demonstrator attend a rally at the Alabama State House to draw attention to anti-transgender legislation introduced in Alabama on March 30, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama. Photo by Julie Bennett/Getty Images
Transgender kids fear Alabama laws targeting medicine, bathrooms

Bills have been introduced to ban gender-affirming care and block transgender children from using school restrooms or playing on sports teams that don't match their sex at birth.

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Education Nov 10

Educators hold a rally to push back against school board rules in Newberg
After banning teachers from displaying diversity symbols, Oregon school board fires superintendent

The escalating disputes on the Newberg School Board come as schools nationwide have become battlegrounds, with arguments over vaccine and mask mandates and how racism is addressed in teaching.

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Aug 03

Tennessee sued over transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

The federal suit filed by the Human Rights Campaign on Tuesday is the latest seeking to overturn a long slate of bills targeting transgender people that Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed into law earlier this year.

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May 15

North Carolina ‘bathroom bill’ sponsor wins GOP redo of tainted election

By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press

State Sen. Dan Bishop topped nine other Republican candidates seeking the 9th Congressional District nomination on Tuesday, winning almost half of the ballots cast.

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Jul 16

Texas ‘bathroom bill’ may shape 2018 GOP primary campaigns

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

As the Texas legislature heads into a special session to revive the "bathroom bill," conservative groups are vowing revenge on Republican lawmakers in Texas who don't approve it. Whether the law is enacted or not, the issue looms large over…

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May 22

Watch 4:34
News Wrap: UK police confirm fatalities after explosion at Ariana Grande concert

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Monday, a large explosion was reported at an Ariana Grande concert at an arena in Manchester, England, that police say has led to a number of confirmed fatalities and injuries. Also, President Trump’s former National Security…

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May 21

Texas revives transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

A transgender "bathroom bill" reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproar now appears to be on a fast-track to becoming law in Texas.

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