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State Department official rips ‘misleading’ NPR on human rights abuses report

The State Department opposes criticism of its change in the process of reporting human rights abuses. NPR reported Last week, the Trump administration’s reduction in its annual report was intended to inform Congress’ decision on assigning foreign aid to the country, claiming that the State Department is “changing its mind about what is called human […]

Maine Dems Want to Amend State Constitution for Trans Athletes

Maine Democrats want to amend the state constitution to permanently allow transgender-identifying men to compete in women’s sports. The Maine Democrat majority voted Thursday to pass a bill codified the Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA) in the state’s constitution. The proposed bill, LD 260A majority will be passed and will ultimately require a two-thirds majority […]

Proposal to Ban Trans Athletes in Washington State Fails by One Vote

The proposal to prevent girls from competing in sports failed to pass Washington’s Youth Sports Governing Body in one vote. On Monday, the Washington Scholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced that the measure, a recommendation amendment since banning trans athletes who are currently violating Washington’s law, has won 31 votes, 22 votes and 22 votes. While […]

Wyoming clinic resumes abortions after judge suspends state regulations | Wyoming

Wyoming’s only abortion clinic is resuming abortions after a judge suspended two state laws on Monday. The suspended law requires clinics that provide surgical abortions as outpatient surgical centers. The other requires that the woman obtain ultrasound before a drug abortion. Casper’s Wyoming Health Access stopped offering abortions on February 28, the day after Republican […]

Separate laws, same state: Are Sharia communities growing in Texas?

New Islamic developments in cities like Plano, Texas are causing residents to worry about an increase in the spread of Sharia-based education and community structures. And their concerns are not misplaced. This is because videos from within the movement reveal open entry into the implementation of religious laws, including punishment for theft and adultery. “What […]